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Zorki-4. The best USSR rangefinder? If not the first, then not the second.
Now I am selling at Pinkoi and InspireUplift instead of eBay.
Here are the links:
en.pinkoi.com/store/russian-photo
www.inspireuplift.com/shop/RussianPhoto
Everything as usual: economy shipping with tracking number, 3 business days as handling time, very careful packing, honest description, true photos. USA, Canada and Europe are also welcome.
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"Zorki-4". The most numerous and the most perfect Leica-based rangefinder made by KMZ. Sometimes it is called the best Soviet rangefinder. Is it true?
In this video I tell in details about "Zorki-4", its history, its variants "Zorki-4K" and "Mir", lenses and accesories and show how to use it.
Language: English
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FED-2. A small step from Leica. An evolution camera
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 года назад
Now I am selling at Pinkoi and InspireUplift instead of eBay. Here are the links: en.pinkoi.com/store/russian-photo www.inspireuplift.com/shop/RussianPhoto Everything as usual: economy shipping with tracking number, 3 business days as handling time, very careful packing, honest description, true photos. USA, Canada and Europe are also welcome. FED-2. An evolution camera based on Leica II that w...
Zenit E: the most numerous. A very detailed review. Story about SLR made in 8 mln copies.
Просмотров 9 тыс.4 года назад
Now I am selling at Pinkoi and InspireUplift instead of eBay. Here are the links: en.pinkoi.com/store/russian-photo www.inspireuplift.com/shop/RussianPhoto Everything as usual: economy shipping with tracking number, 3 business days as handling time, very careful packing, honest description, true photos. USA, Canada and Europe are also welcome. Zenit E. The most numerous SLR in the world that be...
So different M39 mounts: a story about Russian M39
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.4 года назад
Now I am selling at Pinkoi and InspireUplift instead of eBay. Here are the links: en.pinkoi.com/store/russian-photo www.inspireuplift.com/shop/RussianPhoto Everything as usual: economy shipping with tracking number, 3 business days as handling time, very careful packing, honest description, true photos. USA, Canada and Europe are also welcome. Usually when saying "M39 mount" we mean "Leica Thre...

Комментарии

  • @Farmer_Maggot
    @Farmer_Maggot 7 дней назад

    I find myself coming back to your videos quite a bit, your information and sentimental quality are unmatched! Hoping you make more videos in the future!

  • @arturkamlibeh6931
    @arturkamlibeh6931 12 дней назад

    What an incredible work of documentation on history. Looking forward for the arrival of my first soviet camera here in Brazil and it is a Zorki 4. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this!

  • @sonuvasteele2226
    @sonuvasteele2226 Месяц назад

    Where canni find the rest of your videos?

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 Месяц назад

      Hello There are only four films now. I am working now on video about "Kiev" rangefinder and this story is very compicated. I have to visit archives to trace the path of "Contax" equipment from Germany that was moved to Kiev. That infomation is not available online and my aim is to give all possible information. That takes a lot of time. Also, I started this channel as promotion for my online-store where I sell vintage photo equipment. Before 2022 I was selling at eBay, but after *something happened* eBay blocked all Russian users. Now I sell at Pinkoi, but the sales volume is frustrating. Thus it is very difficult to find necessary time for work on new film, because I must earn money in another way. If you want new video, please visit my store (the links are in the description). Maybe you will find something interesting.

    • @sonuvasteele2226
      @sonuvasteele2226 Месяц назад

      @@russianphoto5869 sweet! I can't wait for the next video! I'll definitely take a look at your shop

  • @yipyipoman
    @yipyipoman 2 месяца назад

    Great view finder and rangefinder on Fed 2

  • @sonuvasteele2226
    @sonuvasteele2226 2 месяца назад

    Amazing video! I've learned so much from this one video than I have watching any other videos about the Fed-2 as well as Zorki.

  • @theonlinething1039
    @theonlinething1039 3 месяца назад

    I like the fed 3, and I think it's amazing how a whole industry could be based on so many clones, and sometimes really good ones

  • @throtol
    @throtol 4 месяца назад

    By far the most informative video on the Zorki 4. I have three of them that are all slightly different due to the year manufactured. For me it is the most comfortable to use since I have large hands and find it easy to load. I have taken beautiful photos as well. My only issue with this camera and other Soviet cameras (rangefinders and SLRs) is the last shot on the roll. Many times, I get to the final shot and move the shutter advance and it pulls the film from the cartridge. I have started to pay more attention to the number of photos taken and end the roll accordingly. By the way, great music!

  • @Josemi-zy7jw
    @Josemi-zy7jw 5 месяцев назад

    Is there any tips on how to 3D print or fabricate a new take up spool? Mine doesn't have one :(

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 5 месяцев назад

      I have added a listing with the take-up spool for "Zorki-4" at Pinkoi and IspireUplift. It's the first listing at my store, you will find it easily. The links to the stores are in the description. I tested this spool both at early and late "Zorki-4" that I have. It works properly.

  • @UncleDon226
    @UncleDon226 5 месяцев назад

    Question- What year did they switch from engravings to painted on name and numbers? Edit: Nevermind, I just got to that part of the video. 1963. Thank you for being so thorough in your production.

  • @Ham-yj1od
    @Ham-yj1od 5 месяцев назад

    This is by far the best and the most informative video on vintage film cameras I've ever watched. Please keep it up

  • @Ybalrid
    @Ybalrid 5 месяцев назад

    Very curious to see the reuse of the same screw mount but for different incompatible flange distances. Even more curious to not see any distinctive marks on the lenses themselves to avoid you mounting it to a non compatible body

  • @Mamiya645
    @Mamiya645 5 месяцев назад

    Very useful knowledge from this video, thank you.

  • @tompaste387
    @tompaste387 5 месяцев назад

    the original Zorki 1 was the best

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your comment. Tastes differ)) In USSR photocommunity "Zorki-4", "Leningrad" and "Kiev" models with exposure meter were considered to be the best rangefinders.

  • @inregionecaecorum
    @inregionecaecorum 5 месяцев назад

    Zorki was a very popular rangefinder camera in the UK back in the 1960s and 70s

  • @rainermarx5217
    @rainermarx5217 5 месяцев назад

    nice video to a good camera, I tested my Zorky 4K with the Jupiter 8 and 12 while watching. Greetings from Cologne Germany Хорошее видео на хорошую камеру, я тестировал свой Zorky 4K с Jupiter 8 и 12 во время просмотра. Приветствую вас из Кельна, Германия

  • @snipedduck743
    @snipedduck743 6 месяцев назад

    Very nice video, thank you a lot.

  • @mikebrooks4188
    @mikebrooks4188 6 месяцев назад

    In the shot where he is in the snow taking a picture of the guy with a chain saw...he uses his left hand to trigger the shutter? Negative reversed or some model we don't know about?

  • @jonlouis2582
    @jonlouis2582 6 месяцев назад

    Very professional presentation!

  • @egorshilov8473
    @egorshilov8473 7 месяцев назад

    Молодец парень, шикарный ревью! На ебее ещё возможна торговля из РФ?

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 7 месяцев назад

      Спасибо! Возможна, только очень дорого, долго и замороченно.

    • @egorshilov8473
      @egorshilov8473 7 месяцев назад

      @@russianphoto5869 я так и подумал

  • @marcosanthernandez
    @marcosanthernandez 7 месяцев назад

    Great video! Would love to see a video of the kiev 4

  • @mixiepalms8338
    @mixiepalms8338 7 месяцев назад

    love my 4k. love my helios lens, let us pray for peace.

  • @georgiosrigas8094
    @georgiosrigas8094 8 месяцев назад

    Great research, thank you. I have a Zorki 4K but the viewfinder is foggy. Is it easy to remove it and clean it?

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your words. For cleaning it's necessary to remove the upper part. It is not difficult but there are some details. I have made an illustrated manual how to do it. If you send me your electronic address, I will send it to you.

  • @Flying_fisher
    @Flying_fisher 8 месяцев назад

    This is great! You deserve way more subscribers!

  • @gianlucamazzanti4255
    @gianlucamazzanti4255 9 месяцев назад

    Great in depth video!

  • @MichaelRusso
    @MichaelRusso 10 месяцев назад

    Love my Fed-2's. I bought a Zorki-6 which is very similar.

  • @steffenbjoern
    @steffenbjoern 11 месяцев назад

    Another incredible documentation! Thanks a lot for your work!

  • @steffenbjoern
    @steffenbjoern 11 месяцев назад

    Incredible documentation! Thanks a lot for your good work!

  • @colnagocowboy
    @colnagocowboy 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you.i needed to know which industar 50 to use on my Zorki 4

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 11 месяцев назад

      You need Industar-50 with M39x1/28.8. Please, watch my video "Zorki-4. The best USSR rangefinder? If not the first, then not the second". There at 30:37 the nesessary Industar-50 is shown. At my Pinkoi and InspireUplift stores both collapsible and non-collapsible Industar-50 for rangefinder are available for purchase. The links to the stores are in the video description.

  • @colnagocowboy
    @colnagocowboy 11 месяцев назад

    Very informative I learned my Zorki 4 is from 1958 production run. As well as its history and construction. Thank you.

  • @philt214
    @philt214 11 месяцев назад

    Your video is helpful in understanding how the Zorki 4 operates, however I wish you had explained a few more details about the operation of the shutter settings: Exactly how do you set the shutter speeds from 1 sec to 1/15th of second. I can set the speeds from 1/60th to 1/1000th, but when I try to turn the shutter adjustment to 1/15th or lower after cocking the shutter the shutter adjustment knob will not move counter clockwise to a lower setting. Another unrelated question, can I order a camera from your store in Russia and can you ship to the USA? Can you pay with a VISA card? Thanks

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 11 месяцев назад

      At your service, Mr.Teague. The setting of the shutter speed is made as I described in the video: just rotate the shutter speed disk (only in the sector 1 sec - 1/25 (1/30) is not possible). If you have difficulties with that, I am 100% sure that the problem is in specific camera. The majority of "Zorki-4" cameras which I had, had the range from 1 sec - 1/15 rotated tightly, unlike the other part of the range. And yes, several cameras had this range almost immovable. Yes, sure. Shipping to USA works now fully properly. I have identical stores at Pinkoi and InspireUplift (as eBay blocked all Russian users). The links are in the video description. There are two "Zorki-4" available which are fully working (with s/n 5755339 and 62093722).

  • @tuttoshithole
    @tuttoshithole Год назад

    how possible/easy/safe is to do in-camera double exposure with it?

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 Год назад

      That is possible, though that is not an official function from the manual. Try with not necessary film first! 1. Take a photo as usual. 2. Raise the backwind head. 3. Set ring coupling in lower position. 4. Rotate the backwind head clockwise a bit to strain the film. 5. Then rotate the ring coupling in upper (normal) position. 6. Rotate the backwind head clockwise till the click. 7. Repeat the steps 3-6 two times more and remove the backwind head down. 8. Then cock the shutter and take photo. There will be double exposure of the same frame.

  • @TheWashenfelder
    @TheWashenfelder Год назад

    Привет! Меня зовут Диего. Я Аргентины. I wanted to ask you something, do you know any 3d print of the spool film? I bought a zorki 4 and a fed 2 without spool...I was thinking maybe I can get a 3d printed spool because here I'm my city there aren't spare parts. Спасибо большое!

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 Год назад

      Hello, dear Diego! Why so difficult? I have a lot of original spools for almost all Soviet cameras. Do you need one for "Zorki-4" and one for "FED-2", right? I will create a listing at Pinkoi and send to you in Argentina. That's not fast, but cheaper and you get fully original spools.

  • @paulleith1190
    @paulleith1190 Год назад

    This is absolutely brilliant, thank you for taking the time and effort to produce this comprehensive overview 🏆👍👍👍

  • @Mucklegipe
    @Mucklegipe Год назад

    My first SLR camera was a Zenit E with the 42mm mount. I now also have a Zenit photo sniper to add to my collection of cameras from the former Soviet Union. Thank you for sharing.

  • @MichaelBranque
    @MichaelBranque Год назад

    Vous êtes un historien !!!

  • @MichaelBranque
    @MichaelBranque Год назад

    I’ve got a Zorki 4K (one of the last imported in France , 1976, I think. With some great DMZ/Jupiter Lens, all the panoply !). Not yet delivevered… Love these vintage russian photo apparat ! A part of my “Argentic Jeunesse”. Sorry, I’m french and old (64)… This message is just to tell you… Love your Vids, and also the music within. Laurent, from France.

  • @MichaelBranque
    @MichaelBranque Год назад

    Просто сказочное видео! Памятник истории. Купил свой Зоркий 4 К с каким-то объективом от Юпитера, ДМЗ, Цейсса. Merci pour ce великий момент.

  • @vinyljunkie07
    @vinyljunkie07 Год назад

    Superb informative video. Found a later production Fed 2 today in a shop for a very good price and in what seems to be very good condition so brought it, really nice camera. Would like to get the Jupiter 8 lens for it

  • @LScott97
    @LScott97 Год назад

    Great video! Well done!👍

  • @nikitam4628
    @nikitam4628 Год назад

    Very informative. Great video.

  • @isofilmy
    @isofilmy Год назад

    Great video, I just sent my 4k off for repair. I'm looking forward to testing it out.

  • @issataysissemali3203
    @issataysissemali3203 Год назад

    I have a Zorki-S camera. It's one of my favorite cameras I currently own, because it's just very light and small, therefore it's very easy to carry around 👍

  • @10584017
    @10584017 Год назад

    Hi. I can't find your store. Nice video, thanks.

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 Год назад

      Here they are: en.pinkoi.com/store/russian-photo www.inspireuplift.com/shop/RussianPhoto Both marketplaces are rather trustworthy. My range of goods and prices are the same at both stores. eBay blocked all Russian users till 2031, so I am not present there anymore.

  • @helios44m-42
    @helios44m-42 Год назад

    GREATEST RUclips VIDEO ON ZORKI 4 ! 👍

  • @ikj2673
    @ikj2673 Год назад

    Where is the zorki 6?

    • @russianphoto5869
      @russianphoto5869 Год назад

      "Zorki-6" is my favourite camera, but it's similar to "Zorki-4". Maybe later I will make a special video about this camera. Now I am working on film about "Kiev" rangefinder.

  • @fotosfcamacho
    @fotosfcamacho Год назад

    Fantastic Video !!!! Thanks You!!!

  • @Joe-vw7sr
    @Joe-vw7sr Год назад

    36:59

  • @grahamrichards8531
    @grahamrichards8531 Год назад

    I am very interested in your referral to the term "no light isolation" - light reflections inside the camera body. I have not heard this referred to before. An internet search revealed nothing. Could you please explain it a little more. I am currently test-shooting a Zenit-E and although the seals look OK i have taped all the rear opening joins with TESA tape to ensure no problems that way. I have a Kiev-4M which I have treated in exactly the same way and on some frames I get some strange light variations also some light entry onto the sprocket margin. It is not serious, just a quirky character of the camera. However your mention as above may be an explanation, I would love to hear your comment. Thank you for the review, greetings from New Zealand.

  • @zebulon9307
    @zebulon9307 Год назад

    14:31: Can you tell me what the Russian letters "P and D" next to the release button/rewind collar stand for?

  • @zebulon9307
    @zebulon9307 Год назад

    On FED 1 and FED 2 the letters next to the rewind levers are different. 2:52: FED 1 has cyrillic "B" (= latin V?), and 4:20 FED 2 has cyrillic "C and P". Can you tell what these letters stand for? Why are they different? Leica has the letter "R", "rückwärts" for return.