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ZORKI-10
This text is identical to the one in the User manual, English version, 1965 year.
1. Photographic Camera
The wide-known family of "Zorki" cameras has been refilled with a new model — "Zorki-10" camera.
Unlike its earlier models, the "Zorki-10" camera is a fully automatic camera with automatic exposure
settings. This considerably simplifies the shooting process. The fact that the range-finder is coupled
with the viewfinder allows to make fast focusing. Between the lens diaphragm shutter with adder-
mechanism automatically sets diaphragm and exposure time depending on the set film sensitivity and
brightness of the object to be photographed. Before proceeding to take pictures, thoroughly study the
operation of the camera and its handling instructions presented in this Manual.
Remember, that the automatic setting lever should always be set against the index "A", except cases
when photographing with exposure time "B". Set the self-timer lever only after the shutter is cocked.
Always press the shutter release key until it goes.
2. Specification of the camera
The "Zorki-10" camera has fully automatic exposure settings and is designed for using the 35-mm
perforated film having 24x36 mm picture sizes. The camera is fitted with a high-precision "Industar-
63" lens, which is built-in in the between the lens diaphragm shutter.
Focal length of the lens — 45 mm
Relative aperture — 1:2,8
Angular field — 50°
The lens is focussed by moving the whole of the unit with the aid of a focusing ring. The camera is
equipped with a rangefinder (base 38 mm and viewfinder magnification 0,65
The optical viewfinder and the rangefinder are coupled in one window. The collimator viewfinder
has fluorescent frames, limiting the field of view. To eliminate parallax while photographing at a
distance of 1,5 m (5 ft.) there is an additional frame, shifted to the right and downwards. To signalize
of insufficient illumination of the object to be photographed there is a red line in the viewfinder field
of view on which the exposure meter pointer, seen in the field of view, stays.
The camera has a FZA-18 diaphragm shutter with exposure speeds from 1/30 to 1/500 sec and "B"
exposure. The exposure speeds smoothly change over the whole range.
The shutter is provided with a self-timer and a contact to switch on electronic flashes. The self-
timer operates not earlier than 8—15 seconds after the key has been pressed. The shutter is released by
a shutter release key. When the release key is pressed, desired exposure time and diaphragm are set,
according to set film sensitivity.
The camera has a device, which switches off automation and allows handle diaphragming from
1:2,8 to 1:22. In this case the exposure time does not change and equals 1/30 sec.
The sensitivity range of the used films equals from 20 to 320 ASA units and from 14 to 26 DIN
grades.
Camera shutter cocking, film transporting and setting the exposure counter take place
simultaneously when turning the lever until it goes.
The exposure counter shows the number of unexposed frames and returns to initial position while
opening the back cover.
The camera is loaded with standard cassette for 36 frames. Film capacity of the cassette is 1,65 m.
M52x0,75 thread on the lens is provided for mounting filters.
Zorki-10
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User manual, 1965 year
THE ZORKI-10
WAS AWARDED
THE GOLD MEDAL
AT THE 1965
LEIPZIG WORLD FAIR
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- Page 1 This text is identical to the one in the User manual, English version, 1965 year. 1. Photographic Camera The wide-known family of “Zorki” cameras has been refilled with a new model — “Zorki-10” camera. Unlike its earlier models, the “Zorki-10” camera is a fully automatic camera with automatic exposure settings.
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Page 2: Principal Parts
Overall dimensions of the camera (without case) with a lens — not more than 129x77x76 mm Weight of the camera without case — not more than 750 g The “Zorki-10” camera is designed for versatile amateur photography, for photographing architectural ensembles, landscapes, portraits etc. 3. Principal parts Fig. -
Page 3: Loading The Camera
ZORKI-10 User manual, 1965 year Fig. 4 18. Film pressure plate 19. Take-up spool 20. Film advance sprocket 21. Rewind spool spindle 4. Loading the Camera When loading the camera avoid direct sunlight. Always load and unload film in subdued light or shade. -
Page 4: Taking The Picture
2. Set the automatic setting lever 13 (Fig. 3) at “A” or “Automatic” (Fig. 10). It is possible to take pictures with the “Zorki-10” camera without diaphragm and exposure time presetting. Point the camera at the subject to be taken. Observing the object,... - Page 5 1/200 and less (Fig. 15). Fig. 15 Construction of the “Zorki-10” camera enables setting the lens opening from 1:2,8 to 1:22 for photographing without automation. To do this move the automatic setting lever from “A” to desired lens opening.
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Page 6: Photographing With Self-Timer
If the self-timer lever is set against letter “X” you can take pictures only with electronic flash lamps. 10. Unloading the Camera To rewind the exposed film, press button 15 (Fig. 3) and having raised, by turning, the film rewind crank rotate it clockwise (Fig. - Page 7 ZORKI-10 User manual, 1965 year 11. Care of the Camera 1. Keep the camera clean and handle it with great care. Protect it from mechanical shocks and damages as well as against moisture and sharp temperature fluctuations. 2. The lens is the heart of the camera therefore it requires the best care. Wipe off the optical coated surfaces only on the outside using for this purpose fatless soft brush or clean soft fatless cloth or cotton wool.