Unfortunately i am somewhat addicted to the instant gratification of digital photography and appreciate, that i am not dependent on a photo development lab like we all was at the time, when i started taking photos, what was approximately half a century ago. But as a child of the cold war period i am still fascinated by these „ancient“ soviet machines. They are indeed beautiful and you feel somewhat the touch of the hands that made them, the pride and joy of its first owner and the fact that you can still use them, shows how great they were. Modern cameras like my Fuji XH2 are easier to use, more efficient, but i also own a Xpro1 like the one you took on your journey this year and it has much more soul. Since you like the same elderly cameras as i do, i am looking forward to your videos. Greetings from the center of Europe. 🫶
Hey, I unboxed a 1975 Kiev 4 today. Never handled a Contax, but did own a Leica lllg in the 60s. I bought my NikonF in 65 but like the Leica it was stolen. I’m considering a Zorki K because it is the most the M series Leica with the thumb wind lever which I shot in the 70s at work. I like to wind the film on with my thumb as I consider the next shot. So I’ll subscribe to catch your experiences.
Welcome to the world of Zorki. These are real value cameras for little Leica money. I own the Zorki 4K. I also own a Canon P. Worth looking at the various 1950/1960’s Canon rangefinder cameras if you want to upgrade in time your rangefinder fix and again still for little Leica money.
I bought a Kiev 4 because I missed my old Contax 2A. It smelled really bad and has shutter issues. The vendor insisted that it was in perfect condition when it was shipped. Took a chance on a Zorki 3 that doesn’t smell and works pretty good. Kind of fun but it won’t replace my Nikon F.
It's very interesting to see your next videos!
Unfortunately i am somewhat addicted to the instant gratification of digital photography and appreciate, that i am not dependent on a photo development lab like we all was at the time, when i started taking photos, what was approximately half a century ago. But as a child of the cold war period i am still fascinated by these „ancient“ soviet machines. They are indeed beautiful and you feel somewhat the touch of the hands that made them, the pride and joy of its first owner and the fact that you can still use them, shows how great they were. Modern cameras like my Fuji XH2 are easier to use, more efficient, but i also own a Xpro1 like the one you took on your journey this year and it has much more soul. Since you like the same elderly cameras as i do, i am looking forward to your videos. Greetings from the center of Europe. 🫶
just finished my first roll in my shiny Zorki 4. waiting on getting the scans back.
I will follow this. I got one a couple of years ago. Ruined the first film and ever used it again.
I still shoot film with other cameras though.
Hey, I unboxed a 1975 Kiev 4 today. Never handled a Contax, but did own a Leica lllg in the 60s. I bought my NikonF in 65 but like the Leica it was stolen. I’m considering a Zorki K because it is the most the M series Leica with the thumb wind lever which I shot in the 70s at work. I like to wind the film on with my thumb as I consider the next shot. So I’ll subscribe to catch your experiences.
Remember to always ALWAYS wind the film before changing the shutter speed setting!
Welcome to the world of Zorki. These are real value cameras for little Leica money. I own the Zorki 4K. I also own a Canon P. Worth looking at the various 1950/1960’s Canon rangefinder cameras if you want to upgrade in time your rangefinder fix and again still for little Leica money.
If you can a Jupiter 8 50mm f2 lens for your Zorki it’s worth doing. For not too much in dollar/pound money as well.
I bought a Kiev 4 because I missed my old Contax 2A. It smelled really bad and has shutter issues. The vendor insisted that it was in perfect condition when it was shipped. Took a chance on a Zorki 3 that doesn’t smell and works pretty good. Kind of fun but it won’t replace my Nikon F.