Konvas.org, including its forums and discussion lists, is dedicated to sharing information and resources on motion picture equipment designed and built in Russia and the former Soviet Union (USSR), mainly (but not exclusively) the Kinor 16mm, Kinor 35mm and Konvas series 35mm motion picture cameras.

The list is open to cinematographers, moviemakers, gear-heads and tyros of all ages. Keep it clean (meaning above the belt; NO PERSONAL INSULTS/ATTACKS), professional, and informative, but most of all: be polite!

Please note that we only accept REAL NAMES. Although we use the cameras for both work and play, our names are our professional guarantee.

We also want to know who we are communicating with, since there is always a possibility that we could do work with each other someday (yes, sometimes we post "help needed" in our subject). But, more importantly, a name helps us to get to know each other as professionals, friends, and comrades.

IMPORTANT >> If you do not receive an email from us, you may want to check your junk mail or trash bin!!!

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