Finding a good Zorki 3M...

[Stephanie Brim]

Since Leica is out of my grasp now and I really do want a new rangefinder, I think I'll look for a Zorki 3M. If anyone has any leads on where I can find a decent one at a good price I'd be really happy. I'm specifically looking for one with a collapsible lens.

I don't really know if this breaks the rules or not...so move or whatever at your leisure.

 

[peterc]

I'd suggest Fedka, but they seem to be out of 3Ms at present. They do have a Zorki 3 though. Oleg seems to be out as well.
I use my 3M with an Elmar 50/2.8 (col) ... makes a great combo.
Good luck in the search ... the 3M is worth getting.

Peter

 

[JonP]

Write to either guy asking if they have one coming in, if not ask to go on the waiting list. I did and waited 2 days before Oleg came up with a 3 and 3M, greedily I had both.

 

[rxmd]

Hi,

this guy (in Germany) has one in pretty good shape. He normally gives the cameras a complete CLA and overhaul before selling them. The one on the page comes with a tabbed Jupiter 8, but I guess you could ask for one of the various I-22s instead.

Philipp

 

[Santafecino]

Hello Stephanie--
You might check *Bay under vintage cameras; Cupog has a 3M; it's said to be CLA'd, and he has a good reputation.
Suerte--
--Santafecino

 

[JonP]

confdntart also has an earlier Zorki 3 listed in his shop. There is choice, you just need to look.

 

[Stephanie Brim]

I think I may have found one... 😉

Now I have one more thing I'm curious about...maybe I'll just post a thread and ask...