Arax Cm. ARAX CM Arax ( Kiev 88 ) d76 , fomapan 200 projector lens… Flickr The ARAX-CM kit is a highly upgraded version of KIEV-88CM The ARAX-CM has a P6 lens mount (Pentacon 6)(accepts lenses from my 6×6 Pentacon 6 TL camera) lens mount whereas Kiev 88 accepted screw mount lenses
ARAXCM/MLU medium format film camera kit. from araxfoto.com
They also list cloth shutter as an option, although I'm pretty sure that the 88CM's come with a cloth shutter from the factory so that might be a typo, unless they take brand. This camera has been individually upgraded by hand from new original cameras and tested by the best technicians
ARAXCM/MLU medium format film camera kit.
But I have a nice Carl Zeiss lens set (50/65/80/120/180) and would miss that glass, so I'm looking for another more reliable body with P6 mount and came across with the ARAX CM. But I have a nice Carl Zeiss lens set (50/65/80/120/180) and would miss that glass, so I'm looking for another more reliable body with P6 mount and came across with the ARAX CM. With a small Chinese adapter from eBay I could use the screw mount lenses on the ARAX-CM which was my main camera body to use.
Used Cars for Sale on. Arax has taken these cameras , dismantled them , checked each part is in good order and to specification and rebuilt them to a good standard Arax's 88CM-MLU body is $399, while Hartblei's is $305, but Hartblei does charge extra for a focusing screen upgrade and black color (which would raise the price to $350)
Film back installation on ARAXCM/MLU (Kiev88CM) camera YouTube. This camera has been individually upgraded by hand from new original cameras and tested by the best technicians They ensure the camera is properly flocked, working smoothly (as smoothly as it can), will accept some problematic p6 lenses (like the sonnar 180mm) by modifying the locking ring, they install a mlu function, and they alter the aesthetics like leatherette and body painting.