reagan
hey, they're only Zorkis
After seeing this little unit, I might have to switch to SLRs. Russian "Sport" ~ Check it out.
IGMeanwell
Well-known
Only FSU could make something already somewhat complicated into a ridiculously complicated piece of photographic equipment
I mean who would use something like that unless it was their only option?
I mean who would use something like that unless it was their only option?
Nickfed
Well-known
Fascinating. It appears that the shutter dial is concentric with the film wind. It also has a direct vision finder. Neither of which can be difficult to use. I can't see it being any harder to drive than any other SLR of the era.
Adam-T
Event Photographer
Wow yeah - talk about multicontrol, Shutter speed, Winder, Shutter release and film counter all on one knob ! ..
manfromh
I'm not there
I think ive fiddled around with one of those. The shutter button was VERY sensitive.
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varjag
Guest
There wasn't any other 35mm SLR of that eraNickfed said:
This camera beat release of 35mm Exakta by a couple of months, though didn't influence camera development nearly as much.
captainslack
Five Goats Hunter
Now that's what I call vintage!
reagan
hey, they're only Zorkis
Yeah, that would kinda be like me trying to fly a helicopter with one eye tied behind my back... piece o' cake.Adam-T said:
But I'd still give it a whirl. Just looks like fun. ... My guess is that the top reflex housing holds the focusing mechanism, a couple of spare rolls of film and maybe a shaving kit. Anyway, thought you guys would enjoy. It's the first one I've seen. Price = "quite rare" . Yikes!
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
As Eugene points out, this was the very first 35mm SLR, so it needs to be given due respect for that achievement. That said, if anyone is using one today, they really enjoy doing things the hard way.
reagan
hey, they're only Zorkis
The reason I brought it to our attention by starting this thread is because I genuinely found it quite interesting. Certainly no disrespect intended. My point was, I can't drive a Point-n-Shoot without training wheels. My wife says I'm all thumbs even on my feet! Handed something that's a little from the norm (which I think this Sport qualifies) would be quite challenging to me. "...they really enjoy doing things the hard way." That's usually the way it turns out with me, whether I enjoy it or not. Cheers.
taffer
void
A store here has a couple of them (yes, I was amazed that they did, but... they do!) and at a more reasonable price (still bit of nonsense price but hey that's a collection piece... no?). Let me know if you want me to check the price tag again, it's on my way from work.
Oscar
Oscar