A Zorki C 35mm Rangefinder Camera£25
28 Mar 2023 · Flints Auctions · lot 353 · The Collectors Salepremium removed
lot or parts · not in the price+ lens
Zenith Cameracorp. Zorki C
camera
No sales of the Zenith Cameracorp. Zorki C are recorded yet; we publish a price only from real sales.
No recorded sales yet
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1 sale recorded, but none of a single working example — they are listed below, not in a price.
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What it is
The Zorki C is a Soviet-built 35mm rangefinder camera, part of the Zorki series produced by KMZ from the mid-1950s. It was a screw-mount rangefinder positioned as an affordable alternative to Western Leica-style cameras of the period.
Check the rangefinder alignment, shutter curtains for pinholes, and slow-speed operation, as these are the most common faults on Soviet rangefinders of this era. Inspect the top plate engravings and serial number for consistency, and confirm the lens mount threads are clean. Service support is limited to independent specialists, but mechanical parts are generally simple and repairable.
Generated summary, 20 May 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.
Questions
Is the Zorki C a good entry point into Soviet rangefinders?
Its low price and simple mechanical design make it accessible, but buyers should budget for a CLA service to ensure reliable shutter speeds and rangefinder accuracy.
Facts
- Maker
- Zenith Cameracorp.
- Type
- camera
- Sales in the typical price
- 0
- Evidence
- No sales yet
- Method
- v1
Cite this page
“Zenith Cameracorp. Zorki C: no recorded sales (method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 15 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/z/zenith-cameracorp/zorki-c/