Lomopedia: Zorki 4
2 13Arguably the most popular Zorki camera in history, the Zorki 4 boasts rugged shooting capabilities and high-quality images with its Jupiter-8 lens.
Soviet cameras of old were always said to be built like tanks and for good reason. They are robust in build — the cast-aluminum body is known to brush off dings and dents like they're nothing. The Zorki 4 was no exception. This classic Russian rangefinder would have not sold almost 1.72 million units if it was flimsy and was designed poorly.
Everything about the Zorki 4 exudes the term classic. From its overall aesthetic that is reminiscent of pre-war Leica cameras to its engraved markings and knurled knobs, the Zorki 4 had a look of its own. Of course, it was a Leica clone made by the KMZ in Krasgonorsk but it still held up on its own as records of its worldwide sales can prove.
It was fully manual and came with a self-timer — a feature that put it ahead of its predecessor, the Zorki 3S. Those who are interested to use this classic Soviet piece should be wise enough to read the manual before shooting. One thing to take into consideration when handling the Zorki 4 is the setting of the shutter speed. Users must first wind the film before adjusting the shutter speed to avoid breaking the setting pin inside the camera.
The Zorki 4’s cumbersome operation due to its simplistic design is also its selling point. Photographers who are looking for a more hands-on approach will surely find the Zorki 4’s manual operation a gratifying experience.
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Technical Specifications
Film Format: 35 mm
Material: aluminum body, metal sheet top
Viewfinder: coupled rangefinder
Flash: hot shoe
Lens: Jupiter-8 50 mm f/2 or Industar-60 50 mm f/3.5 lens
Shutter Speed: 1 second to 1/1000 second, Bulb mode
Focusing: ring and scale
All information used in this article was sourced from Camerapedia and Alfred Klomp’s Camera Page.
écrit par cheeo le 2014-11-19 dans #équipement #lomopedia #russian #rangefinder #review #soviet #zorki-4 #lomopedia
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