Joao
Negativistic forever
I need to decide which of these two Zorki-4 I will buy.
A- Camera from 1966 with Jupiter-8 lens
B - Camera from 1973 with Industar-50 lens
Same price, both in nice condition and fully working (including slower speeds)
Are older Zorkis better built ? Or should a more recent camera be more reliable ? I will be grateful for advice and opinions
Joao
A- Camera from 1966 with Jupiter-8 lens
B - Camera from 1973 with Industar-50 lens
Same price, both in nice condition and fully working (including slower speeds)
Are older Zorkis better built ? Or should a more recent camera be more reliable ? I will be grateful for advice and opinions
Joao
wolves3012
Veteran
Check the lenses for condition for a start. I'd go for the '66 with J-8. The Jupiter is a faster lens and the older camera is likely to be better made. You may find the '66 body has engraved shutter speeds rather than the later silk-screened ones that wear off.
Joao
Negativistic forever
Both lenses are in good conditon
So the "older age=better built" principle is also valid for Zorkis.
Thank you for your opinion
Joao
So the "older age=better built" principle is also valid for Zorkis.
Thank you for your opinion
Joao
dee
Well-known
No question the older cameras are better made , and the J 8 is a classic lens .
payasam
a.k.a. Mukul Dube
You should not ignore the point about engraved shutter speeds.
summar
Well-known
Yes, engraved shutter speeds are important. The later printed speeds almost always wear off. Another advantage of the earlier models is that they have strap lugs. The later ones don't, which is a PITA if you don't like using neveready cases.
Joao
Negativistic forever
Useful points were mentioned, your input helped me to make my decison.
Thanks a lot
Regards
Joao
Thanks a lot
Regards
Joao