Kiev-16UE 16mm Electric Movie Camera Body (untested)

Kiev-16UE 16mm Electric Movie Camera Body

Kiev-16UE - the electric-drive version of the Kiev-16U 16mm cine camera, made by the Arsenal plant in Kiev in the 1970s-80s. It has a three-lens rotating turret, a through-the-lens reflex viewfinder and takes 16mm film on daylight spools. Unlike the wind-up Kiev-16U, the 16UE is driven by a detachable electric motor and runs from batteries or an external power supply. Body only - no lenses.

Technical Details

• Model: Kiev-16UE (Киев-16УЭ), 16mm cine camera, electric drive
• Manufacturer: Arsenal, Kiev (Ukrainian SSR)
• Lens mount: three-lens rotating turret (lenses NOT included)
• Viewfinder: through-the-lens reflex, with rubber eyecup
• Power: batteries or external power supply
• Weight: approx. 1.9 kg (body)

What's Included

• Kiev-16UE camera body
• Leather shoulder strap

Condition

Body only, no lenses. Untested - sold for parts or restoration. Looks complete overall; the battery holder insert may be missing (battery bay pictured empty). Normal age wear.