kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Hi CMC lovers. I have not been able to post for a long time now. That doesn't mean I have not been dipping my hands into classic cameras world. Recently I have aquired two cameras. First one is an Olympus 35RC that a friend of mine bought for me at a local garage sale for few dollars, although the camera is a bit handicapped it is a beauty. I got a new Ari Zinc battery for it and took it out for a spin. Second camera is a Zorki C I got on the bay for 20+ dollars from a guy in Ohio. I love this Zorki it's a good looking camera. I took Olympus and the Zorki out for a spin on Saturday. We had 30F temps here in Chicago, but the 35RC worked very well. I cannot, however, say the same about the Zorki. The minute the cold got its grip on it, it started to act up. The shutter would slow down or not operate when release was pressed in. Anyways I got through it all. For Zorki I used Kentmere 400 film and for the Olympus I used my last roll of Delta 100. I developed both in Rodinal The Delta I did for 13.5 minutes agitating every minute 5 times, just like I do with my 120 Acros. Kentmere I did for 20 minutes in 1+50 Rodinal and I agitated it 5 times every 5 minutes.<br> Zorki, like I already said didnt work well. Check it out for yourself and give me your opinions. When in room temps the shutter seems to work and sounds correct. Some frames were half under and half over exposed. I used the same meter as for my other cameras and I have never had an issue.<br> 35RC I used it's Auto Function and played with the shutter.<br> Here I present you the cameras</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Now the Zorki</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Some shots from Zorki</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>next one</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>next one</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>next one</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>This next one looks OK</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Pigeons are plotting rhe revolution</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Here is a shot from Michigan Ave</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Museum of Art Lions are all decked out</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Looking North on Michigan Ave</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Last one, my wife Anna and our two year old Anita are working on their puzzles.<br /> I hope you enjoyed the photos let me know what you think</p> <p>Olympus seems to be a good preformer and the Zorki might need some work. I have another Zorki comming from Poland. It is a 4K flavour.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Have you played around with the flash-delay on the Zorki? I know mine had some trouble with shutter drag at some speeds because the dial was not set to 0. <br /><br />Great pictures with the Olympus though (and the Zorki ones aren't half bad either).</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Nice shots, Kris. I'm presently cleaning up a couple of TLRs I picked up locally and planning to take them out for testing in the next couple of weeks. The Zorki sounds like some of the lubricants may need replacing, I sort of did the same thing with a couple of old Ricoh 500s, and once I flushed out the shutter mechanisms, they seem to be spot on. Keep the photos coming, your local shots are always interesting.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starvy Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>I love how the Zorki creates an atmosphere of its own through its struggle between the extremities of light. This is never offensive and one doesn't even feel the need to critique such disparities but just admire the semblance.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerwb Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>The Zorki will likely be fine after a cla. Curtain drag is common in these old beasts. Something about the yak fat lubricants, (or was it tractor grease) congealing after 50 years or so. Seriously, I habe a Fed 1, Fed 3 and some Zenits. After a little cleanup, they work fine.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbarayan_prasanna Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>It looks as though the shutter is sticky in the zorki. A couple of things may be the causes. As it is a Zorki C you cannot see the curtains from the back. So remove the lens and view through the lens mount some dry runs at different speeds to see if it is sticky. From the bottom you can then flush clean the spindle anchorages with petrol [gas] or alcohol and then lubricate with drops of watch oil. you can also lubricate the top ends from inside the through the lens mount opening.<br> If the shutter is not sticky, then some thing really silly happens with a lot of us. Sometimes our finger rubs against rotating speed selector knob and retards it. Please check if that is so or if some other obstruction is happening. Zorki C is a mighty good camera. It is also easy to do a full CLA. I have posted a full dis-assembly and CLA routine link to my web Picasa Album a few months ago on PN. It may help. Best. SP</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Subbarayan, I wore gloves when shooting with this camera so yes, the leather could be touching the selector wheel. I ran it again at home and it works like magic. I tested the "finger issue" and yes it would stop the shutter mid travel and sometimes it would cause the rear courtain to catch up with the first one resulting in no exposure. I had three frames like that. I will be more careful next time I am shooting with it. Thnx.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levon_b Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Kris, is your first photo looking west along van Buren from State St (with Harold Washington Library on the left)? I'm reminded of my walk to school every morning. Great photos! Always happy to see my second city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 <p>Nice to see you back,<strong> Kris</strong>, especially with such a nice series of photographs. That looks like a very tidy Zorki C and I'm sure that a little cleaning and de-greasing will bring it right, if the problem is more than "glove-retardation". I really like the "River Walk" image.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 <p>Great series the later shots were all excellent were they also the Zorki? Or are some the Oly? I think the tone you've got on the B&W is really nice the detail on the Lion shot was nice and I loved the "city" look on "north Michigan Ave" I think city photography is always cool and what better place than Chicago! Great town! </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 <p>Chuck, Only first three shots were from Zorki, others were from an Olympus. I believe that the 3rd Zorki shot was the best of the whole roll. I will run some more film through it so I can see if the shutter isse was my gloves or the cold. This time, however, I will use Fuji Acros instead of Kentmere.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starshooter Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 <p>Looks like your Russian is a snowbird. Sometimes when you keep snapping the shutter every day on an old camera the shutter begins to remember what it is supposed to do. I just bought a gorgeous Yashicamat that looks brand new. When I got it the shutter was set at one second and it doesn't want to do anythng else. Worse comes to worse I'll get it repaired. I have another YM that I've owned since the 1960s and it still I works fine, even if I don't. Especially in cold weather.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_becker1 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 <p>Hey Kris,<br> I have an Olympus 35 RC for parts that I'd be willing to send to you for shipping only if you'd like to replace the timer knob on the front of your camera. It'd be a couple of weeks seeing I am at college currently, but I could message you when I get home if you're interested.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris-bochenek Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 <p>Message me, Andrew that sounds good, Thank you very much.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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