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Zorki 1, provided by Irina in a batch of 16 cameras, delivered on november 19th, 2009

Zorki 1
Its characteristics (serial number passed to the back of the body and shutter speeds: Z, 1/20s, 1/30s, 1/40s, 1/60s, 1/100s, 1/200s, 1/500s) allowed me to determine that this is a version "d" in the classification used by JL Princelle, made in 1954. Works perfectly. Externally identical to the FED of the same period, apart from the collar around the shutter button (which turns while cocking). Internally the shell of the shutter is different, as amended to be injection molded (since 1951?)


Zorki 1 Industar 22Delivered without lens. The standard one was collapsible Industar-22. I have photographed it with the lens from Zorki-S.

Zorki 1 Jupiter 3But with a Jupiter-3 (1.5 / 50mm) it's nice too!

Zorki 1 MontageAccording to JL Princelle on this version "d" the rim in relief at top and bottom of the shell should also go around the lens mount, as on this montage, but I could see by visiting Internet that both versions exist.