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The Zorki 6 is a [[rangefinder camera]] produced by the Russian factory [[KMZ]] (the makers of the [[Zenit]] [[SLR]]).
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[KMZ]]
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'''Date of Production:''' 1959-66
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'''Type of Camera:''' [[Rangefinder camera|Rangefinder]]
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This is the sixth camera in the [[Zorki]] lineup, and the last unique model to be created. The [[Zorki 4K]], produced after the 6, is a re-incarnation of [[Zorki 4|the 4]].  The Zorki 6 is nearly identical to the [[Zorki 5]], but with a hinged back, and some problems fixed, such as the problems shown by some examples of the 5 when their shutters are cocked with the lens removed. The [[self-timer]] missing in the Zorki 5 was also re-added. Unlike most Russian rangefinders on the Zorki 6 you can be set shutter speed before or after cocking. As for the 5, the shutter is cocked by a wind lever, which got smoother in the 6, although this varies with models nowadays.
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
  
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Frames are counted by a rotating collar and must be reset manually after inserting each new film. The shutter release is located on the [[film advance]] lever, along with the film counter.
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'''[[Lens]]:''' M39 Screw mount
  
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The rewind button is located to the left of the wind lever. This camera is stepped so as to recess the winding lever below the other controls, making it more compact. Strap lugs are also included as on the Zorki 5. There are two [[flash sync]] sockets, X and M, and a cold shoe.
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' Cloth focal plane
  
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Vertical adjustment for the [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] is done by rotating a collar in the rangefinder exiting optic. A horizontal adjustment is done by a screw hidden behind the screw holding the left of the nameplate (when looking from the front).
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1/30-1/500th + B
  
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This camera most commonly has the rigid [[Industar-50]], although the [[Jupiter-8]], [[Industar-26m]] and the collapsible Industar-50 were also offered with it as standard lenses.
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'''Size (W*H):''' 135mm x 80mm
  
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A familiar mechanical self-timer is on the front of the body like other Zorkis and [[FED]]s of its time.
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The '''Zorki 6''' is a Russian [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]], made by [[KMZ]] between 1959 and 1966. This is the sixth camera in the [[Zorki]] lineup, and the last unique model to be created. The [[Zorki 4K]] even though produced after the 6, is a re-incarnation of [[Zorki 4|the 4]].
  
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The tripod collar is 3/8 in., unlike the standard 1/4 in. for modern [[35mm]] cameras, adapters are still widely made.
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The camera is based on the second version of the [[Zorki 5]] but has these new features:
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* Hinged back for easy film loading
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* Fixed film take-up spool.
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* Mechanical self timer on the body
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* The internal layout of the shutter speed control and rangefinder  was modified so advancing the film with no lens on causes no problems.
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* Like the Zorki-5,  Zorki-6 will also allow changing the shutter speeds before or after cocking the shutter.
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The frame counter and shutter release are both on the film advance lever, the counter must be reset manually when changing films.
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The standard lenses offered with the camera were the rigid or collapsible [[Industar-50]].
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The tripod collar is 3/8" unlike the standard 1/4" for modern [[35mm]] cameras, adapters are still widely made.
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The strap lugs are also included as on the Zorki 5.
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There are two [[flash sync]] sockets, X and M, and a cold shoe.
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Vertical adjustment for the [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] is done by turning the optical wedge in the rangefinder exiting optic.  Horizontal adjustment is done by a screw hidden behind the screw holding the left of the nameplate (when looking from the front).
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Like other FED and Zorki cameras, the rangefinder must be adjusted for both infinity and 1 metre settings.  Infinity setting is adjusted by the rangefinder adjusting screw behind the nameplate. The 1 metre setting is adjusted by altering the slope of the rangefinder focus follower tip.
  
 
The nameplate is a separate metal piece screwed onto the front. There are at least three versions of nameplates, the Cyrillic, the roman, and the cursive roman, the last being the rarest. On roman models there is a stamp on the back reading 'Made in USSR', and the Russian equivalent on Cyrillic models, and on some models there is no inscription. The KMZ logo is also stamped on the back, along with the serial number from whose first two digits the year of manufacture can be deduced.
 
The nameplate is a separate metal piece screwed onto the front. There are at least three versions of nameplates, the Cyrillic, the roman, and the cursive roman, the last being the rarest. On roman models there is a stamp on the back reading 'Made in USSR', and the Russian equivalent on Cyrillic models, and on some models there is no inscription. The KMZ logo is also stamped on the back, along with the serial number from whose first two digits the year of manufacture can be deduced.
  
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Produced between the years of 1959 and 1966.
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Zorki-6 are also historically significant because the Zenit 3M evolved from it. From the Zenit-3M evolved the Zenit M42 SLRs.
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Size (W*H*D): 135mm x 80mm x 70mm (with lens)
 
  
 
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==Links==
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== Gallery ==
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zorki_6.php zorki 6], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zorki_6_cyril.php Zorki 6] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
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|image_text= Zorki 6 with Leitz Elmar 35/3.5
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|image_by= Paulo Moreira
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|image_text= Zorki 6 + Chrome Jupiter-8 lens
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== Links ==
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* [http://mattsclassiccameras.com/rangefinders-compacts/zorki-6/ Zorki 6] at [http://mattsclassiccameras.com/ Matt's Classic Cameras]
 
* [http://www.swcornell.com/camera/zorkic5.html Zorki 5 and 6] in [http://www.swcornell.com/ Wayne Cornell's photography site]
 
* [http://www.swcornell.com/camera/zorkic5.html Zorki 5 and 6] in [http://www.swcornell.com/ Wayne Cornell's photography site]
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* [http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=zorki&camera=zorki6 Zorki 6] on [http://www.rus-camera.com/ Rus-Camera.com]
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1678 Zorki 6] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
  
 
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Revision as of 05:25, 5 May 2017

Zorki 6
3566574863_1a3677ffc5_m.jpg
Zorki 6 (Cyrillic model)
image by Siim Vahur (Image rights)

Manufacturer: KMZ

Date of Production: 1959-66

Type of Camera: Rangefinder

Film Type: 35mm

Lens: M39 Screw mount

Shutter: Cloth focal plane

Shutter speed range: 1/30-1/500th + B

Size (W*H): 135mm x 80mm

The Zorki 6 is a Russian 35mm rangefinder camera, made by KMZ between 1959 and 1966. This is the sixth camera in the Zorki lineup, and the last unique model to be created. The Zorki 4K even though produced after the 6, is a re-incarnation of the 4.

The camera is based on the second version of the Zorki 5 but has these new features:

  • Hinged back for easy film loading
  • Fixed film take-up spool.
  • Mechanical self timer on the body
  • The internal layout of the shutter speed control and rangefinder was modified so advancing the film with no lens on causes no problems.
  • Like the Zorki-5, Zorki-6 will also allow changing the shutter speeds before or after cocking the shutter.

The frame counter and shutter release are both on the film advance lever, the counter must be reset manually when changing films. The standard lenses offered with the camera were the rigid or collapsible Industar-50. The tripod collar is 3/8" unlike the standard 1/4" for modern 35mm cameras, adapters are still widely made. The strap lugs are also included as on the Zorki 5. There are two flash sync sockets, X and M, and a cold shoe.

Vertical adjustment for the rangefinder is done by turning the optical wedge in the rangefinder exiting optic. Horizontal adjustment is done by a screw hidden behind the screw holding the left of the nameplate (when looking from the front).

Like other FED and Zorki cameras, the rangefinder must be adjusted for both infinity and 1 metre settings. Infinity setting is adjusted by the rangefinder adjusting screw behind the nameplate. The 1 metre setting is adjusted by altering the slope of the rangefinder focus follower tip.

The nameplate is a separate metal piece screwed onto the front. There are at least three versions of nameplates, the Cyrillic, the roman, and the cursive roman, the last being the rarest. On roman models there is a stamp on the back reading 'Made in USSR', and the Russian equivalent on Cyrillic models, and on some models there is no inscription. The KMZ logo is also stamped on the back, along with the serial number from whose first two digits the year of manufacture can be deduced.

Zorki-6 are also historically significant because the Zenit 3M evolved from it. From the Zenit-3M evolved the Zenit M42 SLRs.



Gallery

5110564831_9ca6c932d5_m.jpg
Zorki 6 with Leitz Elmar 35/3.5
image by Paulo Moreira (Image rights)
4278674321_12bf1e1c44_m.jpg
Zorki 6 + Chrome Jupiter-8 lens
image by Paulo Moreira (Image rights)
2709082645_e5626eaba9_m.jpg
Zorki 6 (Export roman model)
image by Siim Vahur (Image rights)


Links

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