POSTI-Tuomo
Level 1 Camera Repairman
Well, a Zorki 4 of course! What a beautiful baby!
http://www.kolumbus.fi/~w427831/kuvat/imagedump/zorki4.jpg
It is mechanically completely sound. All speeds work, even the slow ones (what a terrifying noise it makes when set to slow speeds 😀). The RF/VF is clean, RF patch is bright, dioptrical correction works nicely. Self-timer works as it should. Came with a very clean and sound leather case and a plastic takeup spool.
The Industar-50's aperture blades are free of oil, lens has no visible scratches but it's a bit dirty. Nothing that proper cleaning couldn't remove. Focusing is silk smooth, but aperture ring needs some working (solidified grease, you can feel it). Any info on Ind-50 servicing is welcome!
The shutter has no holes, though it is a bit noisy. Actually, it makes two kinds of sounds quite randomly: at times it makes a "clack", at other times a "swishck". Probably the metal curtain laths are to be blamed. Also, winding is on the stiff side although I suspect it is a feature of this camera. Some oil to the gears are in order.
After all, it is the T-34 of cameras 😛. Such solid handling! Heavy weight is a plus in my shakey hands, keeps it more immobile during exposures.
Good value for $35, wouldn't you agree?
PS The RF needs some calibration, won't display the picture correctly at infinity. Is this done the same way as with a Zorki1? By a small screw underneath a larger one next to the VF window?
http://www.kolumbus.fi/~w427831/kuvat/imagedump/zorki4.jpg
It is mechanically completely sound. All speeds work, even the slow ones (what a terrifying noise it makes when set to slow speeds 😀). The RF/VF is clean, RF patch is bright, dioptrical correction works nicely. Self-timer works as it should. Came with a very clean and sound leather case and a plastic takeup spool.
The Industar-50's aperture blades are free of oil, lens has no visible scratches but it's a bit dirty. Nothing that proper cleaning couldn't remove. Focusing is silk smooth, but aperture ring needs some working (solidified grease, you can feel it). Any info on Ind-50 servicing is welcome!
The shutter has no holes, though it is a bit noisy. Actually, it makes two kinds of sounds quite randomly: at times it makes a "clack", at other times a "swishck". Probably the metal curtain laths are to be blamed. Also, winding is on the stiff side although I suspect it is a feature of this camera. Some oil to the gears are in order.
After all, it is the T-34 of cameras 😛. Such solid handling! Heavy weight is a plus in my shakey hands, keeps it more immobile during exposures.
Good value for $35, wouldn't you agree?
PS The RF needs some calibration, won't display the picture correctly at infinity. Is this done the same way as with a Zorki1? By a small screw underneath a larger one next to the VF window?
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