Newest acquisition: 1963 Zorki 4 with '56 J-8

[POSTI-Tuomo]

Here's my newest jewel.



Well maintained camera apart from small marring of chrome here and there. And the occasional chipped paint on the borders... Tell-tale marks of a long time user camera. But the inner workings are in remarkable condition: smooth winding, snappy shutter action and a bright VF.

The J-8 looks nice also. Can't wait to develop the first roll out of this beast! Actually loaded it with some cheapo Agfa film, off to shoot. 😎

 

[robin a]

Nice looking,good luck with it..........Robin

 

[FrankS]

Pretty, pretty thing!

 

[POSTI-Tuomo]

😱 Heh.

Just realized that there's a some 200 posts long thread titled "Show Off Your FSU" going on this sub-forum. Maybe a mod could merge this thread with that?

 

[Santafecino]

Nice camera. Strap lugs, Jupiter 8 with non-rotating mount. I'll be the shutter speeds are engraved. Definitely a keeper.

 

[POSTI-Tuomo]

My favorite details in this camera are the beveled windows and Cyrillic engravings. Also that older-style vulcanite adds to the very special FSU camera aroma! Mirror-polished chrome on the J-8 looks very 'classic' as well.

Will have to shoot that roll quickly, so that I can verify there are no light leaks.

 

[HuubL]

My favorite details in this camera are the beveled windows and Cyrillic engravings. Also that older-style vulcanite adds to the very special FSU camera aroma! Mirror-polished chrome on the J-8 looks very 'classic' as well.

Will have to shoot that roll quickly, so that I can verify there are no light leaks.

Yep, you got the good one. The first model Zorki-4 definitely is the nicest!

 

[wolves3012]

I just recently got a '62 with what is probably the original lens. Needs a little TLC but they are rather nice. Interestingly my 4K is actually far smoother but doesn't feel as solid. Then again the 4K did have a pretty thorough CLA so I guess the 4 will need it too.

 

[alternatve]

Excellent camera! I feel a GAS attack creeping up to me. Now I have to lock my ATM card before it hits. 😵!