Zorki 3

The Zorki 3 is a 35mm camera and was built by KMZ. The production took place in a period from 1951 to 1956. The factory buildings of KMZ were located in the Soviet Union. The area belongs to Russia today.

The Zorki 3 comes with an M39 thread. The shutter allows shooting with an exposure time of up to 1/1000 second. For the slow shutter speeds, there is a separate wheel on the front of the camera.

The rangefinder and viewfinder have been merged on this model. Focusing the 35mm camera must be manual, of course.

Films for the Zorki 3

What kind of films does the Zorki 3 need? It requires 35mm films. 35mm films are still being manufactured today. They can be developed in most laboratories. One option for black and white images is the Ilford Delta 400*. For color images, there is the Fujifilm Superia 400*, for example.

Color film is processed using the C-41 process. The C-41 process is standardized and offered by most developing labs. Most drugstore chains in Germany offer color film development.

However, developing the film yourself can be a cost-effective solution in the long run. The necessary chemicals and lab supplies can be easily purchased online. Taking the development process into your own hands also gives you full control over the outcome and allows you to achieve the best possible results with the Zorki 3 while saving money.

Zorki 3M

The Zorki 3M is virtually identical to the Zorki 3. However, all exposure times could be set on a wheel on the camera, which was built from 1954 to 1956.