Zorki 4 is a Soviet-era rangefinder camera that was produced by KMZ (Krasnogorsky Mekhanichesky Zavod) from 1956 to 1973. It is a copy of the German Leica IIIf camera and was widely used by both amateur and professional photographers in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
The Zorki 4 is a 35mm rangefinder camera with a coupled rangefinder and a leaf shutter. It has a top shutter speed of 1/1000 of a second and can shoot at a maximum aperture of f/2. The camera's lens mount is the M39 screw mount, which was also used by the Leica IIIf.
One of the most notable features of the Zorki 4 is its build quality. The camera is made of metal and is both durable and reliable. The camera's controls are easy to use and the viewfinder is bright and easy to focus. The Zorki 4 is also relatively compact, making it easy to carry around.
The Zorki 4 was widely used by Soviet photographers during the Cold War era. Many photographers used the camera to document everyday life in the Soviet Union as well as to photograph important events such as the 1957 Soviet space program and the 1968 Prague Spring.
In conclusion, the Zorki 4 is a reliable, easy-to-use, and well-built rangefinder camera that has a rich history in Soviet and Eastern European photography. It is a perfect camera for those who are interested in film photography and want to experiment with a vintage camera.
Bibliography:
"Zorki 4." Camerapedia, camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Zorki_4.
"Zorki 4." SovietCams, sovietcams.com/index.php?2439.
"Zorki 4." Lomography, lomography.com/cameras/3355258-zorki-4.
