comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
After passing up a Zorki 1C at a flea market , I couldn't help but start researching it on the internet.... and I knew that I had to get a hold of one!
So, three weeks later, I run across the very same camera... Sold!
The RF was out of alignment and the lens focus was stiff and gummy, so after a little bit of work, it was ready.
I cut the leader of a roll of Wal-Mart re-branded Agfa film (High-Definition 400) and ran it through.
I have to say that I am quite pleased with the results, the 50mm Industar 22 is quite sharp. That said, I am posting a picture from said camera, and I any of you don't mind, I'd like some opinions on it. I haven't done any photoshopping, just scanned and posted. As I am still starting out in photography, any opinions would be great.
So, three weeks later, I run across the very same camera... Sold!
The RF was out of alignment and the lens focus was stiff and gummy, so after a little bit of work, it was ready.
I cut the leader of a roll of Wal-Mart re-branded Agfa film (High-Definition 400) and ran it through.
I have to say that I am quite pleased with the results, the 50mm Industar 22 is quite sharp. That said, I am posting a picture from said camera, and I any of you don't mind, I'd like some opinions on it. I haven't done any photoshopping, just scanned and posted. As I am still starting out in photography, any opinions would be great.
comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
Thanks, I understand what you mean. I did fire that wide-open, so that doesn't exactly lend it to sharpness. Unfortunately, when I had gone through this roll my work had prevented me from seeing much daylight : ) .
I do have an indoor flash shot (relatively short range), although it isn't exactly a picture you'd call "art". Would a posting of that help?
I do have an indoor flash shot (relatively short range), although it isn't exactly a picture you'd call "art". Would a posting of that help?
comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
Well, if anyone is interested, here's a flash photo off that roll.... rather boring picture, but it turned out. It was also handy to check the flash sync.
P.S. After running that roll through, I found that the RF was not as aligned as exactly as I wanted.. I still had to tweak the infinity adjustment a little.
P.S. After running that roll through, I found that the RF was not as aligned as exactly as I wanted.. I still had to tweak the infinity adjustment a little.
je2a3
je
Hi comp_wiz101,
Are you sure it's a Zorki 1C not a 2C because the older Zorkis don't have flash synch unless yours was modified. I see some audio test equipment on that work table, are you into audio/DIY too?
FSU cameras are fun...I'm trying to fix a Zorki 1d in my work bench right now.
Enjoy the camera!
Are you sure it's a Zorki 1C not a 2C because the older Zorkis don't have flash synch unless yours was modified. I see some audio test equipment on that work table, are you into audio/DIY too?
FSU cameras are fun...I'm trying to fix a Zorki 1d in my work bench right now.
Enjoy the camera!
comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
Good point. I just looked a little closer at the descriptions, and it looks like this is a Zorki C, not a 1c.. ooops. Mine does not have the self-timer, so it must be the Zorki C.
Yes, one of my other hobbies is electronics, including audio gear. I especially go for the old tube gear... I guess that fits the age for the rest of my stuff
Either way, any thoughts on how the picture turned out?
Yes, one of my other hobbies is electronics, including audio gear. I especially go for the old tube gear... I guess that fits the age for the rest of my stuff
Either way, any thoughts on how the picture turned out?
je2a3
je
comp_wiz101 said:Yes, one of my other hobbies is electronics, including audio gear. I especially go for the old tube gear... I guess that fits the age for the rest of my stuff
Likewise, SE and triodes. WRT the pics, I think you can fine tune the RF adjustment since you can usually get much sharper images from FSU stuff.
comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
Yes, after I ran through that roll I double-checked the RF, and I readjusted it. (It was a little off)
wclavey
Established
So, comp_wiz101... are you the above-referenced (in the photo) W6UBP? If so, welcome from another ham (WB2SVF), a fellow-RF'er, and a fellow FSU'er (Zorki 4). I am always amazed at how often these hobbies travel together (amateur radio, photography, audio) ... it must be something genetic. I wouldn't be surprised if you told me you also did astronomy or model railroading ... Welcome. I really like this place and all the people I have interacted with.
comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
That's funny... I'm haven't gotten my licence yet (I'm looking at VE7YJA), but I am working on it. I've also built some tube radios (Regeneratives), and restored some others. I've realigned my Hammerlund HQ-140X, and I need to restore my Johnson Ranger Viking. I also collect old Military Radios... Command sets, etc.
I did some model railroading for a while (My father did it first), and I some of my first photographs with an SLR were astrophotography! I do have to try to split a lot of time between them all, seeing as I'm only 17! The QSL card in the picture is one I found at a swap meet for a few cents, and I figured it would be neat to look up in some of my old callbooks.
Hmm.. as for genetics... my father was a Ham years ago in the 40s-50s, and my grandmother was an avid photographer. I was saddened to hear about the wonderful equipment that was lost after she had died. (Leicas, Voigtlanders, Pentaxes, etc.)
I think you might be onto something there.....
73 (Heh),
Kiel
I did some model railroading for a while (My father did it first), and I some of my first photographs with an SLR were astrophotography! I do have to try to split a lot of time between them all, seeing as I'm only 17! The QSL card in the picture is one I found at a swap meet for a few cents, and I figured it would be neat to look up in some of my old callbooks.
Hmm.. as for genetics... my father was a Ham years ago in the 40s-50s, and my grandmother was an avid photographer. I was saddened to hear about the wonderful equipment that was lost after she had died. (Leicas, Voigtlanders, Pentaxes, etc.)
I think you might be onto something there.....
73 (Heh),
Kiel
phototone
Well-known
I too am a "tube" audio hi-fi enthusiast. I have lots of vintage vacuum tube audio amplifiers and preamps and have restored them and use them all. I also was into model railroads as a young man. (I'm old now). I am also into antique and classic cars. In addition to my interest in classic rangefinder cameras, I also like and use classic wooden view cameras, and medium format equipment.
comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
Old gear has a lot more character. Last night I finished cleaning and algining my first Argus C3... I've loaded it with some B&W and I think it'll be fun to try out.
wclavey
Established
My wife calls it the "geek gene" and you can recognize the phenotype as a person, usually a male, who has more than 3 of these hobbies: photography (especially old cameras), ham radio, model railroading, astronomy, audio equipment collecting, computer programming. There are probably a few others that need to be added, but she has been "out of the market" for 28 years... I have to agree with her that most of my longest term firends have fallen into that category (as does my son...). I think that there are certainly variations on it - - my son and I are both partial to MF and small LF (4x5) but my son is not keen on RFs like I am.
je2a3
je
It's nice to know there are a couple of tube audio enthusiasts in this forum.
Happy listening! [aside from shooting....]
Joseph
Happy listening! [aside from shooting....]
Joseph