Zorki Junior

The Zorki Junior is a 35mm camera. It is a rangefinder camera. The camera was produced by KMZ near Moscow in the former Soviet Union. Zorki Junior is the international version of the 35mm camera. In Germany, the camera was called “Zorki 10”.

The camera’s lens cannot be changed. The Zorki Junior does not have an autofocus function. The focus is set manually. The built-in rangefinder helps to do this. The close-up limit of the lens is 1.5 m.

The Zorki Junior has a built-in light meter. More precisely, it is a selenium exposure meter. This type has the advantage that it does not require an external power source. The big disadvantage is the dwindling reliability over the years.

Bulb mode is available for long exposures. The shutter can remain open for a variable time and expose the film. An external flash unit can be connected to the PC flash socket.

Films for the Zorki Junior

Photographic films are required for the Zorki Junior. Films for the 35mm format are used. 35mm films are still produced today. They can be developed in most photo laboratories. One option for b/w images is the Ilford Delta 400*. A possible film for color pictures is the Kodak Ultramax 400*.

The color negative film is developed in the C-41 development process. This development process is offered by most laboratories.

The Zorki Junior has a built-in self-timer and a thread for a tripod. At a weight of 750 g the size of the camera is 12,9 x 7,7 x 7,6 cm. No batteries are needed to take pictures.

The Zorki Junior is no longer manufactured. The price for a used copy depends on the condition.