Zorki-C 50mm 3.5

Zorki-C – 35mm Rangefinder Camera 

Manufacturer: KMZ (Krasnogorsk Mechanical Factory, USSR)

The Zorki-C, serial number 57123610, is a Soviet 35mm rangefinder camera produced in the mid-1950s by KMZ, based on the original Leica II design. The Zorki-C is a transitional model between the Zorki 3 and Zorki 4, and it introduced a built-in flash sync port, which is what the "C" stands for ("С" in Cyrillic, for "синхроконтакт" = synchro contact).

It uses the M39 Leica Thread Mount (LTM) and is compatible with a wide range of Soviet and Western LTM lenses, making it a great platform for collectors and film enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Film Format: 35mm (standard 24×36mm negatives)

• Lens Mount: M39 Leica Thread Mount (LTM)

• Shutter: Mechanical cloth focal-plane shutter

  • Speeds: 1/25s to 1/500s + Bulb (some models have 1/30s–1/500s)

• Viewfinder: Separate rangefinder and viewfinder windows

• Focus: Manual, rangefinder-coupled

• Flash Sync: Yes – PC sync port on the body (unusual for cameras of this type)

• Self-Timer: Not included in this model

• Construction: All-metal body with vulcanite covering

• Weight: Approx. 600g

What’s Included

• Zorki-C camera body (Serial No. 57123610)

• M39 body cap 

• Original leather case or strap 

Condition

Used – Good condition

• Shutter: Fires at all speeds; accuracy may vary (typical for age)

• Rangefinder: Appears aligned and functional

• Viewfinder: Clear with minor dust

• Exterior: Moderate signs of wear; vulcanite covering intact

• Flash Sync Port: Present, untested

• Film transport: Smooth advance and rewind