Zorki-C, vintage Soviet rangefinder camera
 35 mm, M39 (LTM) mount
#57117403
Krasnogorsky Mechanical Plant (KMZ), Krasnogorsk, USSR, 1957

Perfect condition. Shutter works properly. Body has signs of age. One screw-bolt is absent at the front. Lens and take-up spool are not included, body only.

History of the camera
This is a futher development of "Zorki" model which was copied from Soviet "FED" camera which was in turn copied from German Leica II (Leica D).

The changes are non numerous: synchrocontact appeared with changeable forestalling time 0-25 ms. Release button and rewind mechanism activation changed - thus the height increased.

Camera was produced in 1955-58 at Krasnogorsky mechanical plant (KMZ). Total 472 702 pieces made.

Default lenses are "Industar-22"(3.5/50), "Industar-50"(2.8/50), "Jupiter-8" (2/50). Of course, all lenses with M39 (LTM) mount fit this camera.

Shutter is cloth, curtains move horizontally. Possible shutter speeds are: 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500 and B.

Camera has a cold shoe, tripod socket 3/8".
Camera can use standard film cassetes and dual cylinder cassettes from Leica.  

Characteristics:
S/number - 57117403
Frame size - 24x36.
Shutter speeds - 1/25-1/500, B.
Type of thread - M39x1/28.8
Body - aluminium.
Dimensions (mm): 135*80*34
Mass - 445 g