Zorki 4B

I purchased this Zorki 4B from 1972 for about 50 euros including shipping. Fixed the selftimer which was defective, adjusted the second curtain spring tension and calibrated the rangefinder (still a bit off vertically). I modified it so the take-up spool is permanently attached to the shaft so I don't fear losing it while field-loading the camera. Everything seems to function properly now. Lens is a Jupiter-8 PT3070 50mm f2 and is from 1968.

Photographer:: zenudebiker
Uploaded:: 2019-11-12
Tags:: Jupiter lenses PT 3070 copy jupiter 8 leica rangefinder russian zorki
Camera:: Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone
City:: Le Mesnil-Esnard
Country/region:: France
Albums:: Gear

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rolfmg · 2019-11-12 10:27
That was my first camera when I started to collect 10 yrs back....as I did not have sufficient funds over for a Leica..(-;....I love the Zorki 4 - a good camera indeed - I use it with the 35 mm lens, the 2/5o Jupiter lens (as yours) as well as a Jupiter 135mm lens....all functioning well!
stereograph · 2019-11-12 20:35
Good catch!
zenudebiker · 2019-11-13 06:16
@rolfmg Thanks for the comment, new photos coming soon :-)
zenudebiker · 2019-11-13 06:17
@stereograph Yes I have a good feeling with that camera. Many photos to come !
mike1allison · 2020-04-27 13:47
Nice. All of my Russians have bad self timers. Hmm or maybe it's me....
zenudebiker · 2020-04-27 17:46
@mike1allison On these Zorki cameras, you have to fully rewind the timer spring before letting it go. Otherwise it doesn't trigger the shutter.
mike1allison · 2020-04-27 22:39
hmmm I'll look at that. I have my Kiev nearby .... thanks!

Zorki 4B

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