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=== Zorki 3 === | === Zorki 3 === | ||
| − | This is the first major revision of the basic [[Zorki]] body by [[KMZ]]. Produced between 1951 and 1956, it preceded the [[Zorki 2]] and was concurrent with the [[Zorki 1c]] and [[Zorki 1d|1d]] models. | + | This is the first major revision of the basic [[Zorki]] body by [[KMZ]]. Produced between 1951 and 1956, it preceded the [[Zorki 2]] and was concurrent with the [[Zorki 1c]] and [[Zorki 1d|1d]] models. Approximately 87,500 units of Zorki 3 and 3-M were made. |
| + | This camera looks like a hybrid between Kiev and Leica, the most prominent features are: | ||
* A large combined [[viewfinder]] and [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] window. | * A large combined [[viewfinder]] and [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] window. | ||
* A new top speed of 1/1000th of a second. | * A new top speed of 1/1000th of a second. | ||
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=== Zorki 3M === | === Zorki 3M === | ||
| − | Further improvement of the [[Zorki 3]] resulted in the 3M in 1954. | + | Further improvement of the [[Zorki 3]] resulted in the 3M in 1954. A new shutter speed mechanism was designed, the slow speed knob on the front is now gone with slow and fast speeds now on the top speed selector. This mechanism is used in the successors: [[Zorki 3S|3S]], [[Zorki 4|4]], and [[Zorki 4K|4K]]. |
=== Zorki 3S === | === Zorki 3S === | ||
| − | The [[Zorki]] 3S (Cyrillic: '''3-C''') is the successor to the [[Zorki 3M|3M]], inheriting all of the features including the full set of shutter speeds. | + | The [[Zorki]] 3S (Cyrillic: '''3-C''') is the successor to the [[Zorki 3M|3M]], inheriting all of the features including the full set of shutter speeds. It was made between 1955 and 1956, and only 45,500 units were sold. The top plate has to be wider, almost running the entire width of the body, to accommodate the new [[flash sync]] mechanism. Many find the taller shape makes the 3S (and its successors the 4 and 4K) to be less attractive than the earlier bodies but the 3S is more robust than its predecessors. The shutter speed selector is different in that the speeds are engraved on a separate plate and that the speed 1/25s is placed out of order. Another feature is that the 3S no longer has a separate lever for releasing the film sprocket gear; instead, the shutter release button is pressed down and rotated. |
| − | The Zorki 3S is succeeded by the [[Zorki 4]], which has a [[self-timer]] mechanism. Production of the two bodies overlap to some extent. Early bodies of the 3S as well as of the 4 have vertical ridges on the advance and rewind knobs, similar to those on the 3M. Bodies made after some time in 1956 have advance and rewind knobs that sport six rows of raised points instead of the vertical ridges. | + | The Zorki 3S is succeeded by the [[Zorki 4]], which has a [[self-timer]] mechanism. Production of the two bodies overlap to some extent. Early bodies of the 3S as well as of the 4 have vertical ridges on the advance and rewind knobs, similar to those on the 3M. Bodies made after some time in 1956 have knurled advance and rewind knobs that sport six rows of raised points instead of the vertical ridges. |
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*[http://www.sovietcams.com/index32b3.html?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=176&_m_e_id=25&_menu_i_id=210 Zorki 3 page] at [http://www.sovietcams.com/ Sovietcams.com] | *[http://www.sovietcams.com/index32b3.html?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=176&_m_e_id=25&_menu_i_id=210 Zorki 3 page] at [http://www.sovietcams.com/ Sovietcams.com] | ||
*[http://www.sovietcams.com/index7251.html?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=177&_m_e_id=25&_menu_i_id=211 Zorki 3M page] at [http://www.sovietcams.com/ Sovietcams.com] | *[http://www.sovietcams.com/index7251.html?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=177&_m_e_id=25&_menu_i_id=211 Zorki 3M page] at [http://www.sovietcams.com/ Sovietcams.com] | ||
| + | *[http://www.sovietcams.com/index7027.html?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=178&_m_e_id=25&_menu_i_id=212 Zorki 3S page] at [http://www.sovietcams.com/ Sovietcams.com] | ||
* [http://www.luistriguez.es/fotos/cameras/zorki%203/index_zorki_3.htm Zorki 3 (1952)] by [http://www.luistriguez.es/fotos/index_fotos.htm luis triguez] | * [http://www.luistriguez.es/fotos/cameras/zorki%203/index_zorki_3.htm Zorki 3 (1952)] by [http://www.luistriguez.es/fotos/index_fotos.htm luis triguez] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:32, 4 November 2023
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Manufacturer: KMZ Date of Production: 1951-56 Type of Camera: Rangefinder Film Type: 35mm Lens: M39 Screw mount Shutter: Cloth focal plane Shutter speed range: 1s-1/1000th + B |
Zorki 3
This is the first major revision of the basic Zorki body by KMZ. Produced between 1951 and 1956, it preceded the Zorki 2 and was concurrent with the Zorki 1c and 1d models. Approximately 87,500 units of Zorki 3 and 3-M were made.
This camera looks like a hybrid between Kiev and Leica, the most prominent features are:
- A large combined viewfinder and rangefinder window.
- A new top speed of 1/1000th of a second.
- A new set of slow speeds of 1s, 1/2s, 1/5s, 1/10s selected by a separate knob on the front of the camera.
- A removable back similar to the Contax/Kiev bodies, no more bottom loading hassle.
- A diopter adjuster under the rewind knob.
- Strap lugs allowing the use of a neck strap.
- Vertical rangefinder adjustment not possible without at least partial disassembly of the top deck.
The shutter mechanism is basically the same as the Zorki 1 shutter.
Zorki 3M
Further improvement of the Zorki 3 resulted in the 3M in 1954. A new shutter speed mechanism was designed, the slow speed knob on the front is now gone with slow and fast speeds now on the top speed selector. This mechanism is used in the successors: 3S, 4, and 4K.
Zorki 3S
The Zorki 3S (Cyrillic: 3-C) is the successor to the 3M, inheriting all of the features including the full set of shutter speeds. It was made between 1955 and 1956, and only 45,500 units were sold. The top plate has to be wider, almost running the entire width of the body, to accommodate the new flash sync mechanism. Many find the taller shape makes the 3S (and its successors the 4 and 4K) to be less attractive than the earlier bodies but the 3S is more robust than its predecessors. The shutter speed selector is different in that the speeds are engraved on a separate plate and that the speed 1/25s is placed out of order. Another feature is that the 3S no longer has a separate lever for releasing the film sprocket gear; instead, the shutter release button is pressed down and rotated.
The Zorki 3S is succeeded by the Zorki 4, which has a self-timer mechanism. Production of the two bodies overlap to some extent. Early bodies of the 3S as well as of the 4 have vertical ridges on the advance and rewind knobs, similar to those on the 3M. Bodies made after some time in 1956 have knurled advance and rewind knobs that sport six rows of raised points instead of the vertical ridges.
Gallery
Zorki 3
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| Zorki 3 + Jupiter-8 image by Glen Edelson (Image rights) |
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| Zorki 3 + Jupiter-8 image by Siim Vahur (Image rights) |
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| Zorki 3 + Industar-22 image by Paulo Moreira (Image rights) |
Zorki 3M
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Zorki 3M + Jupiter-8, Front/Top/Rear | ||
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| Zorki 3M + Jupiter-12 and Jupiter-8 image by Rick Oleson (Image rights) |
Zorki 3S
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| Zorki 3S image by Hikarusan (Image rights) |
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| Zorki 3S image by Scott Head (Image rights) |
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| Zorki 3S image by Siim Vahur (Image rights) |
Links
In English:
- Zorki 3 user manual at Butkus.org
- Zorki 3 page at Sovietcams.com
- Zorki 3M page at Sovietcams.com
- Zorki 3S page at Sovietcams.com
- Zorki 3 (1952) by luis triguez
In French
- Zorki 3M at www.collection-appareils.fr
| Zorki cameras |
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| FED-Zorki | 1 | S | 2 | 2-C (S) | 3 | 3M | 3S | 4 | 4K | Mir | 5 | 6 | 10/11 | 12 | 35M |
