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Cyrillic Script Script Nameplate
Displays the desirable early-to-mid production engraved Cyrillic 'Зоркий - 4' signature on the front plate.
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01 / 06KMZ Zorki-4 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Case — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Zorki-4 is one of the most celebrated Soviet 35mm rangefinder cameras, manufactured by KMZ in Krasnogorsk. This example features the classic engraved Cyrillic script nameplate, an Industar-50 f/3.5 lens fitted with a front cap, and a self-timer lever. It is accompanied by its original brown molded leather two-piece ever-ready case embossed with dual-language Zorki branding.
02
M39 Screw Mount
Standard 39mm Leica thread mount allows interchangeability across an extensive range of vintage lenses.
03
Combined Viewfinder & Rangefinder
Bright single-window optical finder integrates focusing and composition without switching eyepieces.
04
Mechanical Self-Timer
Front-mounted self-timer mechanism with dedicated cocking lever and release button.
05
Industar-50 Lens
Supplied with an Industar-50 f/3.5 prime lens, known for sharp Tessar-formula optical performance.
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Embossed Leather Case
Original fitted brown leather ever-ready case featuring the KMZ prism emblem and bilingual branding.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
KMZ (Krasnogorsky Mekhanichesky Zavod), Krasnogorsk
Origin
USSR (Soviet Union)
Year
1956
Department
cameras
Dimensions
14.5 × 9.0 × 7.5 cm
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Camera Type
35mm rangefinder camera
Lens Mount
M39 screw mount (Leica Thread Mount)
Lens Fitted
Industar-50 50mm f/3.5 (with cap fitted)
Shutter Type
Horizontally traveling cloth focal-plane shutter
Film Format
35mm (135 format, 24×36 mm frame)
Self-Timer
Mechanical front lever integrated
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · KMZ Zorki-4 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Case — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · KMZ Zorki-4 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Case — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific KMZ Zorki-4 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Case; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Optics & Enclosure
Soviet Precision in Leather
Shown closed in its custom-molded leather container, the camera was built for durability, featuring raised snout protection and dual-script branding tailored for both domestic use and foreign export across Europe.
Rangefinder Craftsmanship
The Krasnogorsk Workhorse
Uncased beside its leather shell, the camera reveals its elegant brushed chrome housing, synchronized rangefinder prism window, and engraved Cyrillic signature that made the Zorki-4 an iconic staple of postwar photography.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1948
Inception of Zorki Line
KMZ commences production of the original Zorki, derived from Leica II copies previously made by FED.
1956
Launch of Zorki-4
KMZ introduces the Zorki-4, combining a combined range/viewfinder with extended shutter speeds from 1s to 1/1000s.
1960s
Export Expansion
Zorki-4 becomes widely distributed across international markets, often shipped in distinctive embossed leather cases.
1973
End of Production
KMZ halts the Zorki-4 run after producing over 1.7 million units, making it one of the most successful Soviet cameras.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body is in well-preserved vintage cosmetic condition with clean chrome finish and intact textured body covering. The lens front element is protected by a slip-on cap, showing clear exterior aperture markings on the barrel. The included brown leather case shows age-typical surface abrasions, edge wear, and distress along the leather carrying strap.
✓
InspectedCamera Body Finish
Satin chrome top and bottom plates appear clean with minimal visible scuffs or tarnishing.
✓
InspectedBody Wrap
The black textured vulcanite/leatherette wrap is fully intact without obvious peeling or cracks.
✓
InspectedLens & Cap
Aperture ring markings remain legible; the front is protected by a black lens cap.
✓
InspectedLeather Case & Strap
Original brown leather case displays edge rubbing, scuffs, and creasing/wear on the carrying strap.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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KMZ Zorki-4 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Case