Zorki 4 update - shutter release, film advance issue
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- I discovered a very simple solution to a very frustrating problem and wish to share my experience with others trying to figure out this fun yet quirky little rangefinder.
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Thank you for taking the time to make that explanatory post - thought I’d broken my 4 but no!
Deserves a film putting through it now 🙂
Thank You! That helped me a lot. I couldnt tense the shutter after I rewinded the film.
Brian, THANK YOU! You saved me. I was about to take my Zorki-4 apart. I don't know if it would have survived. It remains now in its original, beautiful, functional, condition. Mike R.
I have a Zorki 4k and love it. The black Jupiter 8 50mm f2 lens is a stellar performer.
Cool explanation, soviet T mode!
just got my first camera, and it’s the zorki 4. I was so confused with the shutter, this video was really helpful. thank you so much!
I'm happy to be helpful. Enjoy the camera!
Thanks you make my day - I took the first roll and after I didn't rotate the shutter speed collar as you describe - I believed was broken 😀
This function of the shutter button is also needed in order to roll the film into a second cassette, which was installed instead of the take-up spool. In Soviet stores, they almost did not sell film in cassettes - it was sold in rolls, and the cassettes were sold separately. I think that this is not directly related to Zorki (because there is no replaceable take-up spool), but Kiev has the same system, and there is no take-up spool in the kit.
All do I have Zorki 4K, this advice of yours works in the similar fashion, so all I can say is - my camera still works, no need for repair, thank you very, very much. Life is beautiful agin 🎉🤩
I'm happy to help!
Video @ 4:31 "Bulb - used in conjunction with flash bulbs" - Not True. Many years ago when they had very slow film emulsions, a rubber 'bulb' that pneumatically actuated with some distance, the shutter release (via a rubber 'bulb' that the photographer held & squeezed with his hand). This was utilized so the heavy camera mounted on a tripod didn't shake/vibrate while taking the picture...
You probably know this, but that release is threaded to accept a cable release. BTW I can smell that leather case from here! Memories...
Yes, this Zorki 4 accepts a standard threaded cable release.
Can't wait for the review. I'm curious about the VF.
I'm shooting a '37 Leica iii and enjoying the miniature carry-everywhere size, but a combined RF/VF is attractive. Check out the Fed 2. It has a really long RF base length for focus accuracy.
The functionality you are demonstrating is available on some rangefinders and found on the shutter speed as "T"
Yes, I've heard of that. I don't do much long exposure work, so I'm not really familiar with the differences in usefulness of the B and T functions. I think B requires that you keep your thumb on the shutter release cable whereas T doesn't. Or something like that.
Merci. grace à vous j'ai réparé l'armement du shutter Zorki 4
I am very pleased that I could help. Enjoy your camera!
@@BriansPhotoShow Thank you
Very helpfull even if I have a 4k version. Thanks a lot
Thank you!
Answering my own question some time ago to lift the speed selector lift gently with pair of open scissors (not recommended I dare say!)
No complaints please but it seems to work!!!?
OMG it's a crazy Ivan in photography! Just make sure you jump out of the way quickly!!!
LOL soviet cameras. I have a Kiev 4 and I do like it because of the quality of the Jupiter 8 and 3 lenses, but it sure is clunky to use.
I've never used any of the Kiev series. They were supposedly the upper tier of Soviet rangefinders.
I still don't know how to do with film counter...what to press if any?
Just press down on the serrated portion of the dial with your thumb and turn.
That's very useful btw.. having a difficulty changing shutter speeds.. can't seem to pull that 11mm knob up
Any ideas pls...
My shutter speed button doesn't turn when I turn the far right piece. It's stuck is there an easy way to release it?
I'm sorry, I'm not sure what the problem is. Wish I could be more helpful.
Hey Brian
What happened, haven’t seen any videos for a while
Hope all is well
Regards Ron
Thanks! There will be a new video up today.
Cheap Russian crap. Throw it away. Save up and buy a Nikon SP/S3 or (if you can afford it) Leica M3/M4.