KIEV 35 A Factory Designation: Kiev 35 A Identifiers: MC Korcar 2.8/35 inscribed on the front lens ring, film speed settings marked 25 to 800 GOST / ISO scale. Features: Exactly the same as the Minox 35 EL Power source: One 5.6V mercury battery (PX-27 or equivalent). Remarks: The Kiev 35A is a virtual copy of Minox 35 EL (even the shutter release button is red). According to Dan Richards' review in Popular Photography (Vol.58, No2, Feb/94): "The Kiev falls a little short on construction: The exterior fit and finish are somewhat rough, and the controls - aperture, focusing, shutter release - have a sloppy, loose feel", but the polished metal film rail was considered well made and the Korcar lens performance exceptional, he concludes: "Russian/Ukranian/Eastern european photo gear can be competent, fun, and even collectible in its own gritty way, but don't purchase it as workhorse equipment or the sole gear for a major vacation". Photograph from the same Popular Photography article (Vol.58, No2, Feb/94).