whitecat
Lone Range(find)er
Are there US dealers for these cameras? Are they all on EBay only? Which is the most popular for use?
Thanks.
Thanks.
ampguy
Veteran
Mostly ebay
Mostly ebay
I've got a minty zorki 4k with I-61 50mm lens for sale to 48 states. I purchased from a fellow RFF'er, it's very minty, takes great photos. Just have to get rid of some some stuff. original leather case, I can't imagine a more minty one. Feel free to email me with an offer.
Mostly ebay
I've got a minty zorki 4k with I-61 50mm lens for sale to 48 states. I purchased from a fellow RFF'er, it's very minty, takes great photos. Just have to get rid of some some stuff. original leather case, I can't imagine a more minty one. Feel free to email me with an offer.
whitecat said:
dll927
Well-known
There aren't any U. S. dealers for one simple reason -- the Russkis long ago stopped making the cameras. That's why the famous line - the first two digits of the serial number give the year the beast was made.
I have three FEDs, nine Zorkis, and three Kievs. Most were bought on evil-Bay and two or three from Fedka in NYC. Yuri at Fedka is a highly dependable dealer. His prices may be a little more, but you get what you pay for. He goes over his stuff and makes sure it works.
Keep in mind that, as you can see in these forums, quality of "FSU" cameras depends largely on how much vodka the boys consumed the night before the camera was made. Which is to say, it's variable. However, the lenses have a good reputation, so if the camera body functions as advertised, you're home free and will get good pictures (if your EYE is suited to such).
A number of threads have been posted regarding different dealers in Ukraine, Russia, etc. If you see something interesting, ask about the dealer. You are pretty sure of getting a response.
I have three FEDs, nine Zorkis, and three Kievs. Most were bought on evil-Bay and two or three from Fedka in NYC. Yuri at Fedka is a highly dependable dealer. His prices may be a little more, but you get what you pay for. He goes over his stuff and makes sure it works.
Keep in mind that, as you can see in these forums, quality of "FSU" cameras depends largely on how much vodka the boys consumed the night before the camera was made. Which is to say, it's variable. However, the lenses have a good reputation, so if the camera body functions as advertised, you're home free and will get good pictures (if your EYE is suited to such).
A number of threads have been posted regarding different dealers in Ukraine, Russia, etc. If you see something interesting, ask about the dealer. You are pretty sure of getting a response.
whitecat
Lone Range(find)er
Great info, Thanks.
kmack
do your job, then let go
Check Fedka.com, an exceptional dealer. You can get FSU's cheaper on da-bay but you will get a camera in good condition that works from Fedka, they will stand behind their sales. They are in the US so shipping is cheaper.
Not in the US but Oleg at OK Photocamera is great to deal with also. If you buy on da-bay chances are you will be dealing with Oleg for a CLA anyway so why not just buy the camera from him?
Not in the US but Oleg at OK Photocamera is great to deal with also. If you buy on da-bay chances are you will be dealing with Oleg for a CLA anyway so why not just buy the camera from him?