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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.
 
'''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.
 
[[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.  
 
[[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.  
  
 
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.
 
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/index.php?844440941 Sovietcams]</ref> or 12 types and 7 sub-types of Zorki-1 <ref>According to  Alexander Komarov [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameraAlltip.php?st=7&rd=4&usl=4&usl1=zorki&seek1=&seek2=1  Fotoua]. You can also find serial numbers for dating of the cameras in this site</ref>  <ref>There are usefull books  about cameras of former USSR and have classifications also.</ref> <ref> Pages from the the book of former USSR cameras by [http://img.inkfrog.com/click_enlarge1.php?image=IMG_3609.JPG&username=calicurg&aid=972050785 Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin]</ref> <ref>Discussion about clasifications in the books of Princelle and Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin in [http://www.ussrphoto.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1500 USSR Photo Forum]</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.
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
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**[[Jupiter]]-8 (2/52mm) (= ЮРИТЕП).  
 
**[[Jupiter]]-8 (2/52mm) (= ЮРИТЕП).  
 
* 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
 
* 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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* Shutter: Horizontal focal plane cloth shutter, speeds: 1/2 - 1/500, +Z  
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* Shutter: Horizontal focal plane cloth shutter, speeds: 1/2 - 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>
 
** the Z in German, means ZU = open, marking is on models before 1955 instead of B
 
** the Z in German, means ZU = open, marking is on models before 1955 instead of B
 
* 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
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* 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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||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<br/><small>by {{image author|clicks_1000}} {{with permission}}
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All cameras in the photos have Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 lenses.
 
All cameras in the photos have Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 lenses.
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==Body types==
 
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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==
 
<references/>
 
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== Bibliography ==
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In English
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* Princelle, Jean Loup - Made In USSR - The Authentic Guide To Russian And Soviet Cameras, Le Reve Edition, 2004 (ISBN 2952252106 (ISBN13: 9782952252102) Paperback
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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 ==
 
*[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]
 
*[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]

Revision as of 09:40, 24 July 2011

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Zorki-1 type 1c (or type 7a) (1953)
image by Süleyman Demir (Image rights)

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. 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.

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] [4] [5]

  • Type 1a is a direct descendant of the Fed-Zorki.
  • Type 1b has a different collar around the shutter release, allowing for a threaded cable.
  • Type 1c has moulded body parts and can be identified by black trims just below the top plate and above the bottom plate.
  • In Type 1d, the black trim extends to envelop the lens mount.
  • 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.

Specifications

  • Lens: Zorki-1 offered with various lenses:
    • Industar-22 (3.5/50mm) (= ИНДУСТАР) [6]
    • Industar-50 (3.5/50mm),
    • ZK 50/2, ZK 50/1.5,
    • Jupiter-8 (2/52mm) (= ЮРИТЕП).
  • 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
  • Shutter: Horizontal focal plane cloth shutter, speeds: 1/2 - 1/500, +Z [7]
    • the Z in German, means ZU = open, marking is on models before 1955 instead of B
  • 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


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Zorki-1 type 1c (or type 7a)
by Süleyman Demir (Image rights) 		Zorki-1 type 1c
by clicks_1000 (Image rights) 		Zorki-1 type 1e
by Alf Sigaro (Image rights)

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

Notes

  1. ↑ According to Aidas Pikiotas Sovietcams
  2. ↑ According to Alexander Komarov Fotoua. You can also find serial numbers for dating of the cameras in this site
  3. ↑ There are usefull books about cameras of former USSR and have classifications also.
  4. ↑ Pages from the the book of former USSR cameras by Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin
  5. ↑ Discussion about clasifications in the books of Princelle and Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin in USSR Photo Forum
  6. ↑ 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
  7. ↑ 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 - Made In USSR - The Authentic Guide To Russian And Soviet Cameras, Le Reve Edition, 2004 (ISBN 2952252106 (ISBN13: 9782952252102) 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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