The camera is provided with a synchronizer for combined operation with flash lamps.
The camera back is folding, hinged and can be removed from the camera, when necessary.
The delivery set of the camera includes a detachable eye-cup which's design envisages the use of a dioptric lens.
2.DELIVERY SET
Camera with lens MC HELIOS-81H 1
Lens cap (front) 1
Shoulder sling 1
Guide clip insert 1
Eye-cup 1
Case 1
Instructions for use 1
Packing box 1
3.MAIN UNITS AND PARTS
1 lens
2 eye for sling attachment
3 lever for switching on the exposure meter and checking the focal depth; (Note: On the Kiev-19M, this is only the
depth-of-field preview lever. The exposure meter of the Kiev-19M is working as long as the shutter release button is
pressed halfway down.)
4 shutter cocking lever
5 release button
6 film sensitivity setting index
7 film sensitivity scale fixing button
8 film sensitivity scale
9 rewinding knob
10 exposure setting index
11 exposure setting head
12 lens lock lever
13 plug jack
14 clip with contact for cableless flash lamp
15 folding handle of film rewinding knob
16 picture counter aperture
17 diaphragm setting ring
18 focal depth scale
19 lens focusing ring
20 power source recess cover
21 tripod nut 1/4"
22 tape transport mechanism release button
23 view finder eyepiece
24 back
25 frame for arrangement of information on the film to be used
Note: The Kiev-19M also has a black plastic hand grip with a screw included. This grip can be screwed onto the front of the
camera, beneath the film transport lever and the neck strap attachment.
4.CAMERA OPERATION PROCEDURE
4.1. INSTALLATION OF POWER SOURCE
To install the power source, unscrew cover 20 arranged from below the camera. Insert the battery cell into the power source
recess, observing the polarity indicated on the cover (plus towards the cover).
Note: The Kiev-19M doesn't have a screw cover for the battery compartment, but a hinged one. Open it and insert the
battery, observing polarity (plus towards plus, minus towards minus).
Screw up cover and check the operation of the power source by pressing on lever 3. In this case the light signals (one or
two) must light up from the left-hand side of the field of vision of the view finder.
Note: For checking the power source on the Kiev-19M, press the shutter release button 5 halfway down. In this case one or
two of the LEDs on the left-handed side of the viewfinder field of vision must light up.
4.2. CAMERA LOADING
The camera is loaded with the film in the magazines.
The camera can be loaded in the daylight (it is advisable to load at weak lighting, at least in the shadow from your own
body).
Pull up rewinding knob 9. In this case back 24 must get opened.
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