ZorkiFan
Member
Seriously, I have only known about Russian rangefinders for about 2 weeks, and just had to try one out. After reading some on other websites, and lots here, I ordered one from Yuri at fedka.
(At first I wanted a Zorki 6 but decided I wanted the slow speeds, now I feel like Heck, why not get one of each, or several of each. 🙂
I got it Monday, (Zorki 4K with an I-50) , and was I ever pleased. The one I ordered had a J-8 on it, and he sent me an e-mail saying that he didn't have a j-8 that was as nice as I ordered, but he had a rigid I-50 that was nice. He also gave me 25 dollars off on the camera. I was a bit worried, as I haven't heard as many good comments about it as the J-8. I took a few shots and got the film back, and I'm very pleased.
The Camera is in almost brand new condition, with the exception of a bit of wear on the printed lettering, as usual with the 4K. I can still see them fine. I found the lettering template that one of the members made up, and I will mark at least the spots, I can use the template to tell which speed is where (actually I already remember for the most part.) .The never ready is also in really good shape, and doesn't smell as bad as I expected. (I smoke, so I may just not notice) Also his website didn't say it came with a case or a lens cap, but it has both. Also I was suprised that it has 1/4-20 threads in the camera and the case stud.
I had forgotten about the diopter correction till most of the roll was gone, and then I dialed it in, and wow what a difference. I have used SLR's for years, and didn't see how a rangefinder could be as sharp, but rangefinders work really good , maybe better than slr's.
I used a digital camera as a meter for the first shot I took (indoors, in very low light) and it came out good. Then, thinking I could go outside without a meter,
and I found out I need some practice, but that is ok. I have learned more about exposure in the time I have been reading the archives here, and my little test roll, than I have in thirty years with metered cameras. Actually using sunny 16 and the zone system, you don't really even need a meter.
If I can figure this forum software out, I'll put a picture of it up here.
Now, I also need a fed 2 to keep the Zorki company at night. Naw, the wife will never believe that one.
🙂 😎
(At first I wanted a Zorki 6 but decided I wanted the slow speeds, now I feel like Heck, why not get one of each, or several of each. 🙂
I got it Monday, (Zorki 4K with an I-50) , and was I ever pleased. The one I ordered had a J-8 on it, and he sent me an e-mail saying that he didn't have a j-8 that was as nice as I ordered, but he had a rigid I-50 that was nice. He also gave me 25 dollars off on the camera. I was a bit worried, as I haven't heard as many good comments about it as the J-8. I took a few shots and got the film back, and I'm very pleased.
The Camera is in almost brand new condition, with the exception of a bit of wear on the printed lettering, as usual with the 4K. I can still see them fine. I found the lettering template that one of the members made up, and I will mark at least the spots, I can use the template to tell which speed is where (actually I already remember for the most part.) .The never ready is also in really good shape, and doesn't smell as bad as I expected. (I smoke, so I may just not notice) Also his website didn't say it came with a case or a lens cap, but it has both. Also I was suprised that it has 1/4-20 threads in the camera and the case stud.
I had forgotten about the diopter correction till most of the roll was gone, and then I dialed it in, and wow what a difference. I have used SLR's for years, and didn't see how a rangefinder could be as sharp, but rangefinders work really good , maybe better than slr's.
I used a digital camera as a meter for the first shot I took (indoors, in very low light) and it came out good. Then, thinking I could go outside without a meter,
and I found out I need some practice, but that is ok. I have learned more about exposure in the time I have been reading the archives here, and my little test roll, than I have in thirty years with metered cameras. Actually using sunny 16 and the zone system, you don't really even need a meter.
If I can figure this forum software out, I'll put a picture of it up here.
Now, I also need a fed 2 to keep the Zorki company at night. Naw, the wife will never believe that one.
🙂 😎
