The ARAX-CM-MLU kit is a highly upgraded version of KIEV-88CM. It is a fully mechanical 6x6 medium format SLR camera with breech-lock lens mount redesigned and upgraded by ARAX. This camera has been individually upgraded by hand from new original cameras and tested by the best technicians. These are not production line units!

Our unique ARAX-CM-MLU (Mirror Lock Up) system operates independently of the shutter button. You can lift the mirror separately without using the shutter release. When you push the shutter release, the mirror lifts up automatically as usual. We can manufacture many types of MLU systems but the other systems (like full mirror control) encumber the other camera mechanisms, eventually increasing wear and shortening camera life. This new system eliminates these problems. We perform only those upgrades that make the camera more reliable, durable and easy to use!

The major difference from its many predecessors and competitors is its new Pentacon Six breech-lock lens mount redesigned and upgraded by ARAX. The camera features a black cloth shutter and flocked interior for quieter and more reliable shutter action and fewer reflections within the camera body. And, it uses the newly designed film backs designated NT (new type) which are much easier to load than the old ones. The camera body, magazines, prisms and folding waist level finder have a light-absorbent durable black finish. Our redesigned and upgraded ARAX-CM breech-lock lens mount really allows the use of the full range of interchangeable lenses (Schneider-Kreuznach, Carl Zeiss Jena [including Sonnar 2.8/180], Meyer, Arsenal and others). These range from the 30 mm ARSAT Fisheye right up to the 1000 mm Pentacon.

ARAX-CM-MLU cameras have a special durable light-absorbent black finish (the chrome is removed by a sand blasting process and the new finish is reapplied).

GIFT from our company - every new ARAX camera comes with specially designed high impact ARAX camera bag, perfectly defending your precious ARAX gear from impacts and accidental falls.

The standard ARAX-CM-MLU comes with a non-TTL prism. Buyers can upgrade to the TTL metering prism for an additional $20 and to the SPOT-TTL prism for an additional $70.

You can build your own Medium Format System! Buy any item listed below and you'll qualify for a 10% discount for lenses and accessories.

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ARAX-CM-MLU kit contents

• ARAX-CM/MLU camera body
• MC ARAX 80mm f2.8 lens
• Non TTL prism finder
• New type folding waist level finder
• Two 6x6 (or 4.5x6) NT-120 type film back
• Lens's rubber hood
• Lens's front cap
• Lens's rear cap
• Body's front protective cap
• Rubber eye cup for prism finder
• Standard camera strap
• Special bag for camera and accessories
• Fresh alkaline batteries in TTL prism
• ARAX manuals on CD

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