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'''Zorki-1''' is a 35mm rangefinder camera with [[M39]] screw mount interchangeable lens manufactured by [[KMZ]] plant in Krasnogorsk, Moscov, USSR, between 1948-56. Зоркий  = Zorkiy, means Sharp Sight.
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[[Zorki]] cameras have their roots in the [[FED]] line of [[Leica]] copies.  During WW2, the Soviet camera factory FED was evacuated to escape advancing German troops. After the war FED had troubles getting FED rangefinder camera brand, (a copy of the pre-war German Leica 35mm camera), back into production. Because KMZ plant had escaped destruction, that company started making the FED camera under a joint [[FED-Zorki]] logo in 1948. When FED got back in operation, KMZ continued to produce the [[rangefinder cameras]] under the '''Zorki''' trademark (intended for export either) and made some design changes.  
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[KMZ]]
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'''Date of Production:''' 1948-56
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'''Type of Camera:''' [[Rangefinder camera|Rangefinder]]
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
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'''[[Lens]]:''' M39 Screw mount
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' Cloth focal plane
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1/20-1/500th + B (Z)
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'''Focus:''' Rangefinder, separate window
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'''Viewfinder:''' Separate, 50mm FoV
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'''Zorki-1''' is a 35mm rangefinder camera with [[M39]] screw mount interchangeable lenses manufactured by the [[KMZ]] plant in Krasnogorsk, Moscow, USSR, between 1948-56. The first two digits of the serial number will tell you what year it was made. Зоркий  = Zorki, means Sharp Sighted.
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[[Zorki]] cameras have their roots in the [[FED]] line of [[Leica]] copies.  During WW2, the Soviet camera factory FED was evacuated to escape advancing German troops. After the war FED had troubles getting the FED rangefinder camera brand, (a copy of the pre-war German Leica 35mm camera), back into production. Because KMZ plant had escaped destruction, that company started making the FED camera under a joint [[FED-Zorki]] logo in 1948. When FED got back in operation, KMZ continued to produce the [[rangefinder cameras]] under the '''Zorki''' trademark (intended for export) and made some design changes.  
  
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The Zorki-1 was the first Zorki-branded body produced at the KMZ factory.  Some later models have "Zorki" engraved in Cyrillic and in Latin; these are for export and are often referred to as "Zorki-Zorki" bodies on assorted Soviet-camera mailing lists.
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The Zorki-1 was the first Zorki branded body produced at the KMZ factory.  Some later models have "Zorki" engraved in Cyrillic and in Latin; these are for export and are often referred to as "Zorki-Zorki" bodies on assorted Soviet-camera mailing lists.
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==Body types==
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There are 5 different body types <ref>According to Aidas Pikiotas [http://www.sovietcams.com/index7584.html?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=193&_m_e_id=25&_menu_i_id=204 Zorki at Sovietcams]</ref> or 12 types and 7 sub-types of Zorki-1 <ref> Pages from the the book of former USSR cameras by [https://web.archive.org/web/20141224190524/http://img.inkfrog.com/click_enlarge1.php?image=IMG_3609.JPG&username=calicurg&aid=972050785 Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin] (archived)</ref> <ref>Discussion of camera classifications in the books of Princelle and Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin at [http://www.ussrphoto.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1500 USSR Photo Forum]</ref>
  
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==Some specifications of the Zorki-1==
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* Type 1a: a direct descendant of the [[Fed-Zorki]]. 
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* Lens: Zorki-1 offered with various lenses:  
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* Type 1b: a different collar around the shutter release, allowing for a threaded cable. 
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**[[Industar]]-22 (3.5/50mm) (= ИНДУСТАР) <ref>More common lens is Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 lens, looks like the [[Leitz]] [[Elmar]], but was actually a copy of the [[Zeiss]] [[Tessar]]</ref>  
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* Type 1c: molded body parts and can be identified by black trims just below the top plate and above the bottom plate. 
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**Industar-50 (3.5/50mm),
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* Type 1d: the black trim extends to envelop the lens mount. 
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**[[ZK]] 50/2, ZK 50/1.5,
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* Type 1e: newer shutter speeds of 1/50s and 1/25s, instead of the 1/60s, 1/40s, 1/30s, and 1/20s found in previous types.
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**[[Jupiter]]-8 (2/52mm) (= ЮРИТЕП).
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* Focusing: Match the rangefinder images, via the focusing lever on the rear of the lens, w/ distance scale and DOF scale; Focusing lever locks on infinity
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==Specifications==
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* Shutter: Horizontal focal plane cloth shutter, speeds: 1/2 - 1/500, +Z  
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* Lenses: Zorki-1 offered with various lenses:  
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** the Z in German, means ZU = open, marking is on models before 1955 instead of B
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**[[Industar]]-22 (50mm f/3.5) (ИНДУСТАР) <ref>More common lens is Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 lens, looks like the [[Leitz]] Elmar, but was actually a copy of the [[Zeiss]] [[Tessar]]</ref>  
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**[[Industar]]-50 (50mm f/3.5)  
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**[[Jupiter]]-3 (50mm f/1.5)
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**[[Jupiter]]-8 (50mm f/2) (ЮПИТЕР)  
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* Shutter: Horizontal-travel, cloth focal plane shutter, speeds: 1/20 - 1/500, + 'Z'<ref>As with other Soviet-era rangefinders, Zorki's shutter speed selector rotates when the shutter is released, and should not be changed until after the shutter has been cocked. If you change the shutter speed without cocking the shutter first, the setting pin can be broken when you advance the film.</ref> ('Z' is 'B' shutter, and is marked B on cameras after 1955: 'Z' perhaps refers to 'Zeit' - 'time' in ''German'').
 
* Rangefinder has a separate window, on the back left side of the top plate, yellow rangefinder images, very small
 
* Rangefinder has a separate window, on the back left side of the top plate, yellow rangefinder images, very small
 
* Viewfinder:  Simple reverse telescope finder, window on the right of the rangefinder window
 
* Viewfinder:  Simple reverse telescope finder, window on the right of the rangefinder window
 
* Frame counter: Decreasing type, manual reset, beneath the cocking knob,  
 
* Frame counter: Decreasing type, manual reset, beneath the cocking knob,  
 
* Bottom film loading like old Leicas, bottom plate opens by a pop-up lever on it. Take up spool is a special removable type
 
* Bottom film loading like old Leicas, bottom plate opens by a pop-up lever on it. Take up spool is a special removable type
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**Engravings around the opening ring: ЗAКР - ОTKP  (Zakr - Otkr = Close - Open). ОTKP is an abbreviation for ОТКРЫТЫЙ  
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**Engravings around the opening ring: ЗAКР - ОTKP  (Zakr - Otkr = Close - Open). ОTKP is an abbreviation for ОТКРЫТЫЙ  
 
* Others: Cold-shoe; Tripod socket: 3/8 inch
 
* Others: Cold-shoe; Tripod socket: 3/8 inch
 
* Body: Metal;  Weight: around 520g
 
* Body: Metal;  Weight: around 520g
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* No flash sync socket, no self timer
 
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* As with other Soviet-era rangefinders, Zorki's shutter speed selector rotates when the shutter is released, and should not be changed until after the shutter has been cocked. If you change the shutter speed without cocking the shutter first, the setting pin can be broken when you advance the film.
 
  
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==Gallery==
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||Zorki-1 Type 1c (or Type 7a) <br/><small>by {{image author|Süleyman Demir}} {{with permission}}
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|Zorki-1 type 1c (or type 7a) <br/><small>by {{image author|Süleyman Demir}} {{with permission}}
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||Zorki-1 Type 1c<br/><small>by {{image author|clicks_1000}} {{with permission}}
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|Zorki-1 type 1c (or type 7a) <br/><small>by {{image author|Süleyman Demir}} {{with permission}}
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||Zorki-1 Type 1e<br/><small>by {{image author|Alf Sigaro}} {{creative commons}}
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|Zorki-1<br/><small>by {{image author|Ilya.Bur}} {{with permission}}
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|Zorki-1 type 1e<br/><small>by {{image author|Alf Sigaro}} {{non-commercial}}
 
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All cameras in the photos have Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 lenses.
 
  
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There are 5 different body types <ref>according to [http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?844440941  Sovietcams]</ref> or 23 types and sub-types (variations) of Zorki-1 <ref>according to [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameraAlltip.php?st=7&rd=4&usl=4&usl1=zorki&seek1=&seek2=1  Fotoua by Alexandr Komarov]</ref>.
 
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* Type 1a is a direct descendant of the [[Fed-Zorki]]. 
 
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* Type 1b has a different collar around the shutter release, allowing for a threaded cable. 
 
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* Type 1c has moulded body parts and can be identified by black trims just below the top plate and above the bottom plate. 
 
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* In Type 1d, the black trim extends to envelop the lens mount. 
 
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* Type 1e has newer shutter speeds of 1/50s and 1/25s, instead of the 1/60s, 1/40s, 1/30s, and 1/20s found in previous types.
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
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== Bibliography ==
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In English
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* {{Princelle USSR}}
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In Russian
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* 1200 Cameras from USSR by Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin, 2009 , [http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=39&ParentID=4&ContentID=311&Item=1200+Cameras+from+USSR+by+Suglob%2C+Shaternik%2C+Kochergin more info about book]
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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*[http://www.sovietleica.com/camerapedia/zorki/grabat1.jpg Variations in the top housing] and [http://www.sovietleica.com/camerapedia/zorki/diferencies.jpg other variations] from [http://www.sovietleica.com/ SovietLeica.com]
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*[https://manualzz.com/doc/60963405/zorki-1-guide Zorki 1 user manual] at [https://manualzz.com/ manualzz.com]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160306162359/http://www.sovietleica.com/camerapedia/zorki/grabat1.jpg Variations in the top housing] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20160305162451/http://www.sovietleica.com/camerapedia/zorki/diferencies.jpg other variations] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160413200116/http://www.sovietleica.com/ SovietLeica.com] (archived)
 
* [http://jay.fedka.com/ FED-Zorki Survival Site] Using, Maintaining, Calibrating and Repairing Zorki-1 and FED-1 cameras by Jay Javier.
 
* [http://jay.fedka.com/ FED-Zorki Survival Site] Using, Maintaining, Calibrating and Repairing Zorki-1 and FED-1 cameras by Jay Javier.
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* [http://rangefinder.ru/oboz/showproduct.php/product/24/cat/41 Zorki-1 User Reviews] at Russian Rangefinder Forum
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* [http://rangefinder.ru/oboz/showproduct.php/product/24/cat/41 Zorki-1 User Reviews] at [http://rangefinder.ru/ Russian Rangefinder Forum] (in Russian)
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* [http://zorki1c.com/camera/cameralist.html Zorki 1, all models and Zorki 2] in [http://www.swcornell.com/ Wayne Cornell's photography site]
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* [http://www.swcornell.com/camera/zorki12list.html Zorki 1, all models and Zorki 2] at [http://www.swcornell.com/ Wayne Cornell's photography site]
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zorki_1C_bis.php Zorki 1C], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zorki_1C.php Zorki 1C], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zorki_1D.php Zorki 1D], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_P_Z/Zorki1/index.html Russian user manual] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11384 Zorki 1D] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Collection Appareils] by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
  
 
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Latest revision as of 04:36, 1 October 2023

Zorki 1
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Zorki 1B with Jupiter-8 lens
image by Morinaka. (Image rights)

Manufacturer: KMZ

Date of Production: 1948-56

Type of Camera: Rangefinder

Film Type: 35mm

Lens: M39 Screw mount

Shutter: Cloth focal plane

Shutter speed range: 1/20-1/500th + B (Z)

Focus: Rangefinder, separate window

Viewfinder: Separate, 50mm FoV

Zorki-1 is a 35mm rangefinder camera with M39 screw mount interchangeable lenses manufactured by the KMZ plant in Krasnogorsk, Moscow, USSR, between 1948-56. The first two digits of the serial number will tell you what year it was made. Зоркий = Zorki, means Sharp Sighted. Zorki cameras have their roots in the FED line of Leica copies. During WW2, the Soviet camera factory FED was evacuated to escape advancing German troops. After the war FED had troubles getting the FED rangefinder camera brand, (a copy of the pre-war German Leica 35mm camera), back into production. Because KMZ plant had escaped destruction, that company started making the FED camera under a joint FED-Zorki logo in 1948. When FED got back in operation, KMZ continued to produce the rangefinder cameras under the Zorki trademark (intended for export) and made some design changes.

The Zorki-1 was the first Zorki branded body produced at the KMZ factory. Some later models have "Zorki" engraved in Cyrillic and in Latin; these are for export and are often referred to as "Zorki-Zorki" bodies on assorted Soviet-camera mailing lists.

Body types

There are 5 different body types [1] or 12 types and 7 sub-types of Zorki-1 [2] [3]

  • Type 1a: a direct descendant of the Fed-Zorki.
  • Type 1b: a different collar around the shutter release, allowing for a threaded cable.
  • Type 1c: molded body parts and can be identified by black trims just below the top plate and above the bottom plate.
  • Type 1d: the black trim extends to envelop the lens mount.
  • Type 1e: newer shutter speeds of 1/50s and 1/25s, instead of the 1/60s, 1/40s, 1/30s, and 1/20s found in previous types.

Specifications

  • Lenses: Zorki-1 offered with various lenses:
  • Shutter: Horizontal-travel, cloth focal plane shutter, speeds: 1/20 - 1/500, + 'Z'[5] ('Z' is 'B' shutter, and is marked B on cameras after 1955: 'Z' perhaps refers to 'Zeit' - 'time' in German).
  • Rangefinder has a separate window, on the back left side of the top plate, yellow rangefinder images, very small
  • Viewfinder: Simple reverse telescope finder, window on the right of the rangefinder window
  • Frame counter: Decreasing type, manual reset, beneath the cocking knob,
  • Bottom film loading like old Leicas, bottom plate opens by a pop-up lever on it. Take up spool is a special removable type
    • Engravings around the opening ring: ЗAКР - ОTKP (Zakr - Otkr = Close - Open). ОTKP is an abbreviation for ОТКРЫТЫЙ
  • Others: Cold-shoe; Tripod socket: 3/8 inch
  • Body: Metal; Weight: around 520g

Gallery

All cameras in the photos have Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 lenses.

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Zorki-1 type 1c (or type 7a)
by Süleyman Demir (Image rights) 		Zorki-1 type 1c (or type 7a)
by Süleyman Demir (Image rights) 		Zorki-1
by Ilya.Bur (Image rights) 		Zorki-1 type 1e
by Alf Sigaro (Image rights)


Notes

  1. ↑ According to Aidas Pikiotas Zorki at Sovietcams
  2. ↑ Pages from the the book of former USSR cameras by Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin (archived)
  3. ↑ Discussion of camera classifications in the books of Princelle and Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin at USSR Photo Forum
  4. ↑ More common lens is Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 lens, looks like the Leitz Elmar, but was actually a copy of the Zeiss Tessar
  5. ↑ As with other Soviet-era rangefinders, Zorki's shutter speed selector rotates when the shutter is released, and should not be changed until after the shutter has been cocked. If you change the shutter speed without cocking the shutter first, the setting pin can be broken when you advance the film.

Bibliography

In English

  • Princelle, Jean Loup (2004), The Authentic Guide to Russian and Soviet Cameras ('Made in USSR'), Le Reve Edition. ISBN 2952252106; or the earlier edition: Hove Foto Books, 2nd edition, 1995. 200 pages. ISBN 1874031630. Paperback.

In Russian

Links

Zorki cameras
FED-Zorki | 1 | S | 2 | 2-C (S) | 3 | 3M | 3S | 4 | 4K | Mir | 5 | 6 | 10/11 | 12 | 35M
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