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ZORKI 4

Instructions for use

1.GENERAL

The Zorki 4 is a development of the earlier Zorki cameras, derived from the Fed and Fed 2 cameras, being themselves copies

of the Leica II and III 35mm cameras. Many of the controls and much of the layout will be familiar to Leica screwmount

users.

While certainly not in the same class as the Leica III, the Zorki 4 actually has some advantages. Tops among its advantages

is the fact that you are not carrying an irreplaceable collectors item should you decide to use it. The viewfinder is also

significantly brighter than a Leica screwmount and is coincident with the rangefinder. Above all, the film can be loaded, in

daylight, with the ease and convenience of a modern 35mm camera - the entire back comes off!

There was a virtually identical Zorki 4K, differing only in having a winding lever, rather than a knob. Then there was the MIR,

a Zorki 4 with no slow speeds and a top marked speed of 1/ 500th sec. (1/1000th may exist, but is not marked). The final

versions were the Zorki 5 and 6. These differ from the 4 mainly in having a wider rangefinder base for improved focusing

accuracy, shutter speeds of 1/30th to 1/500th only, seperate pc connectors for M and X synch, hinged back, and oh happy

inspiration, a top mounted rewind knob big enough to be easily gripped by human fingers!

1 Self Timer 8 Shutter Speed Selector

2 Timer Release Button 9 Rangefinder Optic

3 PC connection 10 Flash / accessory shoe

4 Winder Knob 11 Viewfinder

5 Film Counter 12 Rewind Knob

6 Rewind Ring 13 Diopter Lever

7 Shutter Release

1 Winder Knob 4 Shutter Speed Selector

2 Rewind Ring 5 Accessory Shoe

3 Shutter Release 6 Rewind Knob

Summary of content (4 pages)

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ZORKI 4 Instructions for use 1.GENERAL The Zorki 4 is a development of the earlier Zorki cameras, derived from the Fed and Fed 2 cameras, being themselves copies of the Leica II and III 35mm cameras. Many of the controls and much of the layout will be familiar to Leica screwmount users. While certainly not in the same class as the Leica III, the Zorki 4 actually has some advantages. Tops among its advantages is the fact that you are not carrying an irreplaceable collectors item should you decide to use it.
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LOADING/UNLOADING FILM Note that this rendering is of a Fed 3. The latching mechanism and its operation are identical. To access the film compartment you remove the one-piece back. It is secured by two rotating latches on the bottom plate. Rotate each latch toward the outside of the camera body as shown in the illustration above. Slide the back off as shown. Installation is the reverse of this proceedure. Again, note that this rendering is of a Fed 3.
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may wonder why 1/30th is out by itself and not between 1/15th and 1/60th as would appear logical. This is because the 1/30th setting works differently than any other, timing the full opening of the shutter to coincide with the maximum light output from flash. To change speeds FIRST COCK THE SHUTTER (wind the film). Now grasp the speed selector knob and gently pull up while rotating the black marker to the desired speed on the surrounding dial.
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CHANGING LENSES Your Zorki 4 uses Leica Thread Mount (LTM) screw threads, 39mm X 1mm. This allows you to use not only the lenses made in Russia for the Fed, Zorki, Mir, etc., but also other LTM lenses made by Nikon, Contax, Steinheil, and currently by Voigtlander, as well as Leica. CAUTION: KMZ (Zenit, or sometimes Zenith), made some LTM mount lenses for their early SLR cameras and these have a different focal plane depth. They may mount, but will not operate properly and could damage your camera.