I absolutely adore my S2! What a wonderful little gem of a camera! I had an original S model and really appreciate the upgrades on the S2. The advance lever, takeup crank and larger, brighter rangefinder really make for a more modern, easy to live with package. The 50mm 1.4 Nikkor lens is a real stunner. So much cheaper than a Leica of the same vintage with stunning results. I can't ever see giving this one up!
@@vivangreco1710 I agree with you 100 percent! Can it get any better with the S3, S4 or SP? I think I might want to get a 1.4 50 at some point but, unlike a camera that views the world through the lens, is a faster lens really that necessary other then in low light situations? It is a beautiful piece of equipment!
Good choice, though I think the Kiev RF is more useful (more lenses to choose from). Yes, the Nikon is better made . The biggest downside of the Nikon RF are the eye-watering prices on the "collectible" lenses. Nikon collectors are almost as insane as Leica collectors.
A Nikon S2 ... Very nice camera! I had one, briefly, as a loaner about 1970 or so, and made many good photos with it. I hope you enjoy it and it continues to give good service for years to come!
I just received a Nikon S. Body only. I have a Contax iia red dial with 4 lenses. I put the Contax 35mm lens on and it works fantastic. I can't use the other Contax lenses because of incompatibility between the mounts They don't focus properly.
I’m looking for a 3.5cm wide angle lens for my S2 but am hesitant about which non-Nikon lenses are actually compatible. I have to check out the Contax. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@josephkreissphotography The Contax is a great lens but a bit spendy. The 35mm DOF is large enough to make up for the difference on the Nikon. It's the only of the Contax that will work. Enjoy!
That old T-Max held up really nicely. I shoot the FA, FG, F70, and would love to get an F90 one of these days. I rather like AF-D and AI-S glass. Your relationship with the Zorki is a bit like my first 135 camera in the 70's, a used 1950's Exakta Varex VX. I still have it. I never found a way to like that camera. I then bought a Pentax MX, which I instantly adored (and still have it) before discovering Nikon SLR's. Film and Nikon fit together like a hand in a glove for me.
I have a Mint black F2 and my work horse brassed F3hp that I have been shooting the last 10 years. Thinking about the F but with the eye level finder. I just bought a super nice Pentax SP. I have the SMC 55mm F1.8 and the Super Tak 35mm F3.5 for it. Honestly I bought it just because it is such a beautiful silver camera. I shot a roll of TRI-X 400 and made a few prints already. I also have one roll of Portra 160 in the Lab now. I took that roll shooting in Seattle using sunny 16 rule in the dark grey Seattle skies. Love your new Nikon Rangefinder I keep thinking of adding one to my collection.
Some really nice former Russian Kiev 4 lenses are out there, Contax bayonet. I have the Kiev 4A, similar to your Nikon, but with a selenium light meter built in. Enjoy.
As much as I love my Soviet cameras, that S2 is a definite step up. I liked the Nikon S that I had but, for me, the wider lens choice I have with an LTM mount camera made the decision to let the Nikon go easy. Well, easy-ish... they really are very nice cameras. :) Currently I own 3 Zorki cameras and the 4 is the one I use least. The lack of strap lugs is a big part of why it sits on the shelf much more than either the Zorki 1 and the Zorki 3m. I am happy to see what you share with us as you travel with Nikon!
@@leomarmason , This year is a good year for a 3m. :) Really though, I find the the specific camera's condition is more important than the production year. Unlike the Zorki 4/4k, the 3m was in production for only a few years--1954 to 1956--so the early vs late production is much less variable.
I prefer your Nikon F camera. It’s a lot more versatile with the lenses available, and easier to focus in difficult situations, and of course there are lighter Nikon camera bodies available.
I pretty much used Nikon cameras my entire professional career only to be priced out of the market for upgrading. The Fujifilm cameras have been great for the type of work I do nowadays. I even have a client who uses my Fujifilm digital files for billboards! Thanks for sharing and watching!
With glasses 👓 any viewfinder will be a challenge to use. The Zorki has the diopter adjustment which helped sharpen the focusing blob. As they say there is no “perfect” camera 📸 lol
There’s just no way you could buy that Nikon for the price of two Zorkis in Europe. They go for the price of scrap metal here. I had a Zorki and I wish I had not. What a terrible camera.
I managed to buy two Nikon fe slr's for £10 from a charity shop. One bagged with a 50mm f1.8 lens on it and the other body only. Here in the UK charity shops can be a gold mine for camera gear for Pennie's. It's possible to buy quality 35mm films camera's very cheaply. I just made another purchase. I bought a Pen ee3 half frame camera for £4 absolutely mint.. Another charity shop special..
No, I didn’t get enough $ from the sale but it did help, along with selling some other vintage cameras I had… all helped contribute to the “cause!” Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!!!!!! Much appreciated!
Goood evening, Joseph! I'm the guy that sent you the case for the Zorki! I also have an S2, and it is by far superior to the Zorki - in fact, I find that it compares well with my Leica IIIg and M2. I have the Nikkor 5cm f/1.4 lens on mine, and really enjoy it! I’m looking forward to your adventures with it!!! 🙂
Hi Joseph, a worthy upgrade. The Russians "improved" their cameras over the years. This usually meant a drop in build quality and features, camera lugs being one of them.
I absolutely adore my S2! What a wonderful little gem of a camera! I had an original S model and really appreciate the upgrades on the S2. The advance lever, takeup crank and larger, brighter rangefinder really make for a more modern, easy to live with package. The 50mm 1.4 Nikkor lens is a real stunner. So much cheaper than a Leica of the same vintage with stunning results. I can't ever see giving this one up!
@@vivangreco1710 I agree with you 100 percent! Can it get any better with the S3, S4 or SP?
I think I might want to get a 1.4 50 at some point but, unlike a camera that views the world through the lens, is a faster lens really that necessary other then in low light situations? It is a beautiful piece of equipment!
Good choice, though I think the Kiev RF is more useful (more lenses to choose from).
Yes, the Nikon is better made . The biggest downside of the Nikon RF are the eye-watering prices on the "collectible" lenses. Nikon collectors are almost as insane as Leica collectors.
The pictures are really good !
Thank you so much!
A Nikon S2 ... Very nice camera! I had one, briefly, as a loaner about 1970 or so, and made many good photos with it. I hope you enjoy it and it continues to give good service for years to come!
I just received a Nikon S. Body only. I have a Contax iia red dial with 4 lenses. I put the Contax 35mm lens on and it works fantastic. I can't use the other Contax lenses because of incompatibility between the mounts They don't focus properly.
I have the same situation too! Contax iia red dial and 4 lenses. Just got the Nikon S 3 weeks ago! I
Love it!
I’m looking for a 3.5cm wide angle lens for my S2 but am hesitant about which non-Nikon lenses are actually compatible. I have to check out the Contax. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@josephkreissphotography The Contax is a great lens but a bit spendy. The 35mm DOF is large enough to make up for the difference on the Nikon. It's the only of the Contax that will work. Enjoy!
That old T-Max held up really nicely. I shoot the FA, FG, F70, and would love to get an F90 one of these days. I rather like AF-D and AI-S glass.
Your relationship with the Zorki is a bit like my first 135 camera in the 70's, a used 1950's Exakta Varex VX. I still have it. I never found a way to like that camera. I then bought a Pentax MX, which I instantly adored (and still have it) before discovering Nikon SLR's. Film and Nikon fit together like a hand in a glove for me.
I have a Mint black F2 and my work horse brassed F3hp that I have been shooting the last 10 years. Thinking about the F but with the eye level finder. I just bought a super nice Pentax SP. I have the SMC 55mm F1.8 and the Super Tak 35mm F3.5 for it. Honestly I bought it just because it is such a beautiful silver camera. I shot a roll of TRI-X 400 and made a few prints already. I also have one roll of Portra 160 in the Lab now. I took that roll shooting in Seattle using sunny 16 rule in the dark grey Seattle skies. Love your new Nikon Rangefinder I keep thinking of adding one to my collection.
Some really nice former Russian Kiev 4 lenses are out there, Contax bayonet. I have the Kiev 4A, similar to your Nikon, but with a selenium light meter built in. Enjoy.
This Nikon is really good camera. I sold mine to get Leica m4 but still i have only good memories with it.
As much as I love my Soviet cameras, that S2 is a definite step up.
I liked the Nikon S that I had but, for me, the wider lens choice I have with an LTM mount camera made the decision to let the Nikon go easy. Well, easy-ish... they really are very nice cameras. :)
Currently I own 3 Zorki cameras and the 4 is the one I use least. The lack of strap lugs is a big part of why it sits on the shelf much more than either the Zorki 1 and the Zorki 3m.
I am happy to see what you share with us as you travel with Nikon!
What’s a good year for the zorki 3m? Been kinda interested in acquiring one. Currently got a 4/4k
@@leomarmason , This year is a good year for a 3m. :)
Really though, I find the the specific camera's condition is more important than the production year. Unlike the Zorki 4/4k, the 3m was in production for only a few years--1954 to 1956--so the early vs late production is much less variable.
WOWWW .... Big upgrade .... 💪🏻
The pics look really good!
Joseph : try out the HYDECO light meter , small and compact , high quality too.
I went with the Zorki-6 for those reasons.
I prefer your Nikon F camera. It’s a lot more versatile with the lenses available, and easier to focus in difficult situations, and of course there are lighter Nikon camera bodies available.
I pretty much used Nikon cameras my entire professional career only to be priced out of the market for upgrading. The Fujifilm cameras have been great for the type of work I do nowadays. I even have a client who uses my Fujifilm digital files for billboards! Thanks for sharing and watching!
Nice photos. I am not a fan of rangefinders. I like the viewfinder above the lens.
I had my eye on the same camera as of late. How does the viewfinder compare? I too also have a zorki 4/4k
With glasses 👓 any viewfinder will be a challenge to use. The Zorki has the diopter adjustment which helped sharpen the focusing blob. As they say there is no “perfect” camera 📸 lol
Canon 7 greatest also
There’s just no way you could buy that Nikon for the price of two Zorkis in Europe. They go for the price of scrap metal here. I had a Zorki and I wish I had not. What a terrible camera.
My Zorki works perfectly and I'd use it more except that I have other cameras to use in turn.
I managed to buy two Nikon fe slr's for £10 from a charity shop. One bagged with a 50mm f1.8 lens on it and the other body only. Here in the UK charity shops can be a gold mine for camera gear for Pennie's. It's possible to buy quality 35mm films camera's very cheaply. I just made another purchase. I bought a Pen ee3 half frame camera for £4 absolutely mint.. Another charity shop special..
No, I didn’t get enough $ from the sale but it did help, along with selling some other vintage cameras I had… all helped contribute to the “cause!” Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!!!!!! Much appreciated!
Goood evening, Joseph! I'm the guy that sent you the case for the Zorki! I also have an S2, and it is by far superior to the Zorki - in fact, I find that it compares well with my Leica IIIg and M2. I have the Nikkor 5cm f/1.4 lens on mine, and really enjoy it! I’m looking forward to your adventures with it!!! 🙂
It's difficult to believe you got that camera for the 2 zorkies...
Well I did have to put in “some” of my own money to purchase!!😅
My missing Nikon camera I have all the F series don’t own the range finder
I'm gonna wish you well but I have the odd feeling you'll end up physically beating the zorki by the end of this change
I like Soviet lenses, hate the cameras. LTM lenses go to my Leicas, my Helios 44 goes on Canon SLR.
Hi Joseph, a worthy upgrade. The Russians "improved" their cameras over the years. This usually meant a drop in build quality and features, camera lugs being one of them.
поздравляю, это земля и небо
В Zorki-4 главное научиться видеть границы кадра. И жизнь покажется прекрасной.
You spent good money on the Nikon when you couldda had a Kiev?!
😂