Zorki 4 update - shutter release, film advance issue

[@SimonRogers-e5u]

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 🙂

[@mikereitsma5761]

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.

[@neilpiper9889]

I have a Zorki 4k and love it. The black Jupiter 8 50mm f2 lens is a stellar performer.

[@AlondraRodriguez-ww4ef]

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!

[@BriansPhotoShow]

I'm happy to be helpful. Enjoy the camera!

[@Pikkakikka]

Thank You! That helped me a lot. I couldnt tense the shutter after I rewinded the film.

[@rodcencko]

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 😀

[@grbalj69]

Very pedagogic. Many thanks!

[@tomislavmiletic_]

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 🎉🤩

[@BriansPhotoShow]

I'm happy to help!

[@PabloCoronel70]

Cool explanation, soviet T mode!

[@mvonwalter6927]

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.

[@PainKill3rgamechannel]

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.

[@abdelkrimdebbih7362]

Merci. grace à vous j'ai réparé l'armement du shutter Zorki 4

[@BriansPhotoShow]

I am very pleased that I could help. Enjoy your camera!

[@abdelkrimdebbih7362]

@@BriansPhotoShow Thank you

[@AntPDC]

You probably know this, but that release is threaded to accept a cable release. BTW I can smell that leather case from here! Memories...

[@BriansPhotoShow]

Yes, this Zorki 4 accepts a standard threaded cable release.

[@boakium3089]

The functionality you are demonstrating is available on some rangefinders and found on the shutter speed as "T"

[@BriansPhotoShow]

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.

[@toufikouled-cheikh2810]

Very helpfull even if I have a 4k version. Thanks a lot

[@RockNRollIsrael]

Thank you!

[@johnjon1823]

OMG it's a crazy Ivan in photography! Just make sure you jump out of the way quickly!!!

[@philhodgkinson1460]

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!!!?

[@y2ktube]

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...

[@icarus6087]

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?

[@BriansPhotoShow]

I'm sorry, I'm not sure what the problem is. Wish I could be more helpful.

[@amdesidik305]

I still don't know how to do with film counter...what to press if any?

[@BriansPhotoShow]

Just press down on the serrated portion of the dial with your thumb and turn.

[@philhodgkinson1460]

That's very useful btw.. having a difficulty changing shutter speeds.. can't seem to pull that 11mm knob up Any ideas pls...

[@jvladcliff4083]

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.

[@BriansPhotoShow]

I've never used any of the Kiev series. They were supposedly the upper tier of Soviet rangefinders.

[@ronaldsand3000]

Hey Brian What happened, haven’t seen any videos for a while Hope all is well Regards Ron

[@BriansPhotoShow]

Thanks! There will be a new video up today.

[@mikeemerson9832]

Cheap Russian crap. Throw it away. Save up and buy a Nikon SP/S3 or (if you can afford it) Leica M3/M4.