Zorki 2C A Leica From A Different Land

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Zorki 2C A Leica From A Different Land.
In this video we test out and take a quick inspection of the Zorki 2C. A 35mm film camera that was produced quite a long time ago. We use 35mm film (Kodak Colorplus 200) on an old 50mm F3.5 lens. I also show you what not to do as I unfortunately loaded my first ever roll of film in this camera backwards. This can be seen as a "how to" and "how not to" with the Zorki 2C.
My trip with the camera takes us to Courtown in Wexford Ireland where we stop by the seal sanctuary to take in the amazing work that they do.
We also have a look into the past to find out how this camera came to be and who produced it.
This video was captured using a Fujifilm xt3.
The aerial footage was recorded with a DJI Mavic 2 Pro.
Music was supplied by Epidemic Sound.
Thank you so much for watching.
Alex Hayes.

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13 янв 2020

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@nigelvernon7173 2 года назад

Great video. The Zorki was the camera that inspired my love of photography at the tender age of fourteen. Now as pro shooter in my twilight years, I still have several Zorki's that I use on holidays. Keep film alive.

@hongdekong 2 года назад

Haha the editing of the history section. Well done :)

@emad1998 2 года назад

Beautiful. Thank you for making this video. I have the same camera which was my first ever camera over 40 years ago. I dugout the camera and tried it again and it worked. Thank you for sharing

@juliainman9389 3 года назад

Absolutely brilliant video! Just ordered one of these and cannot wait til it arrives. I had searched and searched online for the manual in English and finally found one, but your video saves me from having to read the thing 👏 Thank you!

@raresbosu4131 3 года назад

Great video! Thank you for sharing the layout of controls, I''ve just bought one of these little babies and I mostly guessed what the buttons were about, but now I can go shooting feeling safe and reassured.

@AS-rp7qd 3 года назад

The quality of your video is astounding, it was an cinematic experience. Loved it so much you deserve so many more subscribers.

@AlexBlurry 3 года назад

That's so kind! Really made my day.

@JackFlower 4 года назад

Amazing video! I just recently fot a rangefinder and in love with how they work!

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

Thank you dude! They are so cool, I also find it crazy that this one is over 60 years old and still works. They really built to last back then.

@JackFlower 4 года назад

@@AlexBlurry Yeah so crazy! You can use them in the freezing cold and they'll still work too! Great cameras

@bigboibadlad5886 2 года назад

beautiful

@garyprincipato2637 3 года назад

Enjoy your reviews! Like the Zorki 2c might get one for myself! Love the shots of the beaches. I also belong to Seal Rescue Ireland! Nice going! Stay safe and keep up the good work.

@klauambrus 3 года назад

This video helps me a lot, thank you🙏🏻! :)

@tyyoung8886 3 года назад

Your drone footage is amazing!

@AlexBlurry 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@akoako37 3 года назад

Enjoyed your video. Have a few Zorkis, and still learning while getting surprised at the results.

@AlexBlurry 3 года назад

That's brilliant!

@avesta5390 2 года назад

Great video, thanks for uploading. Super useful - just subscribed!

@MilitaryninjaSoundboarding 4 года назад

Amazing video! Very impressed with the quality of context from such a low subchannel. You earned a sub!

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

Thank you so much! That really means so much!

@serdgiusya639 3 года назад

молодец! отличные снимки классная камера!!!

@charlesglenn9550 3 года назад

I had a zorki 4 many years ago. The lack of parallax markings in the viewfinder caused some problems with composition but with the coupled rangefinder and quite fast shutter speeds I got some great photos with it. I eventually traded it in for a Zenit because I waned t try an SLR but I’m sorry I did.

@RoberttSmithh 4 года назад

Quality content dude! You should get more recognition for your videos. Btw I need to know your playllists. Your songs are good haha

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

Thank yo so much! Make sure to share it with all your friends and family 😂 as for the songs I just kinda find them as I go. I'll try to remember to put links for them in the description.

@federicocasarin3423 2 года назад

Hi, great video and convinced me to get one that just arrived!! It seems in good working order. I loaded the film as explained and something strange is happening: I take the shot and start winding to load the next and, while I do that, the camera takes another shot without warning. After that it reloads ok, ready for another shot. It was not doing this without the film loaded.

@certs743 3 года назад

I love rangefinders. I have both a FED 3 and a Zorki 4 and I really enjoy using both of them. I also think you got some decent shots. Just keep practicing.

@medwynroberts 4 года назад

Had a couple of Zorki 4s over the years, great cameras and just the one viewfinder to worry about.

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

1 viewfinder would certainly half my troubles! I'll definitely look into it Medwyn.

@kimberlymeister2537 2 года назад

Good start Alex, try the Jupiter 8 lens, and people shots. I think everyone mess up the first roll.

@SuperRichard1946 8 месяцев назад

Very nice and useful video, I’m waiting for my Zorki C to arrive which looks more or less the same as your 2C, didn’t realise that loading the film was completely different to my Zorki 4K’s. Thanks. Thought a lot of your images had a slight green tint or was it just the scenes, very nice location for photography though. Richard

@juanclavel1531 4 года назад

I have the same one! It´s so fun to use and a litle hard to load film but i really love it.

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

I 100% agree. The only thing stopping me from using it more often is just the extra few steps for loading film. However I probably will use it for an upcoming video soon.

@geoffreymendelson 4 года назад

they are actually very simple to load if you ignore the conventional wisdom and look at it differently. I found this out from a Japanese video on loading a similar camera, maybe a leica. You push in between the pressure plate and the front of the camera a stiff card. It should be near the sprocket wheel and go as far down as possible. Insert the film between the card and the pressure plate, already in the correct direction (backwards from the obvious) on the take up spool. It should be relatively taught.The card should be just thick enough that it prevents the teeth of the sprocket wheel engaging the film. When it is in all the way, remove the card and wind the film going slowly so the teeth engage the holes in the film.

@geoffreymendelson 4 года назад

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@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

@@geoffreymendelson that is brilliant advice! Thanks so much for that I'll definitely give it a go. The easier it is to load up the camera the more likely I am to use it.

@erichartke4331 4 года назад

I started my slippery slope into rangefinders with the Zorki 4 which has a combination of rangefinder and viewfinder in one window maybe try focusing first then compose. Enjoy your film journey.

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the tip and will take that on board next time I'm put with it.

@LeendertCordemans 3 года назад

The C letter is in Russian the S letter. So... Zorki 2C in infact Zorki 2S. S stands for synchrone. On the front of the camere aboth the selftimer knob you have a synchrone connection for a flash. Well done.

@julianbass3566 3 года назад

Could you please tell me witch is the best Zorki of the three Zorki 1 , Zorki C , Zorki 2-C Thx for Help

@dadoblu1975 3 года назад

Hi, thanks for the video. I just bought the Zorki 2C on ebay, and still waiting the delivery. Hope to have found a bugless camera. I will use b&w films, anyway I'll give you my opinion as soon as I will be a little practiced. See ya!!

@AlexBlurry 3 года назад

That is brilliant! Can't wait to hear how you get on with it!

@jeroendesimpel1547 4 года назад

Really love the video! Can you make a video in which you show how to unwind it?

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

Thanks Jeroen! I can't believe I forgot to record that bit for the video. I'll be sure to add it next time I take it out.

@jeroendesimpel1547 4 года назад

@@AlexBlurry Awesome! I bought the same camera and your video seems to be the only one that clearly shows how to operate it. Thanks in advance!

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

Ah that's brilliant! Let me know how you get on with it.

@powwowpuppet2064 3 года назад

Just loaded mine from watching this...are you saying the video shows the wrong way? I just followed your loading, have I rekt my film?

@powwowpuppet2064 3 года назад

Hey bro, what Lens is that? Is it a Jupiter? Cheers

@owen261 4 года назад

I love this ahhahahah, saw so many of these for sale in soviet countries, bought a zenit in Uzbekistan. Спаисбо вам!

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

That's awesome. What's the zenit like to use?

@owen261 4 года назад

@@AlexBlurry Zenit ET! it has a cool lightmeter

@ma_rasa 4 года назад

Do you have to use a different form of screw to set in on a tripod ? As the hole seems to be big.

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

It looks big but it in fact isn't, a normal tripod screw will fit right in.

@mamiyapress 3 года назад

Rather than cutting the existing roll of film just add a piece to the roll, that way you will get more frames per roll, I do this all the time and frequently get 39 shots per 36 roll. Fuji Acros 100 II is 12.99 euro per roll so every frame counts.

@AlexBlurry 3 года назад

Great advice!!

@alexbrg7789 2 года назад

hey! what do you actually mean by "add a piece to the roll"? Just got started and sounds like good advice but I just don't get it

@dynax60 3 года назад

I've got Zorki 1 w/ Industar-22 50/3.5 lens. It's almost perfect for me :) I think to try another lens...

@AlexBlurry 3 года назад

Great advice!! I'll see what I can find.

@dynax60 3 года назад

@@AlexBlurry One of a photo from that camera: www.flickr.com/photos/dynax60/50388829801/

@AlexBlurry 3 года назад

@@dynax60 wow really great photos! The colours are fantastic!

@dynax60 3 года назад

@@AlexBlurry Thanks! I really want to try another lens. For example, old russian lens: Orion-15 28/6.0 (super sharp lens for architecture) and may be Jupiter 3+ 50/1.5. As far as I know they should fit the Zorki mount. Any advice for non-russian lenses?

@AlexBlurry 3 года назад

Well here is the trick from what I've learned but am yet to test out. The old leica lenses from around the same time period should be compatible with your camera. If you have the money for one then that's what I'd go for. Just be sure that you are definitely getting a compatible lens before you spend any money.

@peterrlee100 3 года назад

when you cut the leader for bottom loading cameras like this, try to cut the leader smoothly not at right angles as this is a great way to snag the film and cause a bit of film to break off into the shutter.Not a good idea

@tompaste387 2 года назад

Well done you lol

@AgungNugroho-gi3nb 4 года назад

please give this camera to me 🙏🙏

@AlexBlurry 4 года назад

Haha sorry I would only it now has a sentimental value to me. However you can certainly find some on Ebay for a great price. Thanks for watching and stay safe out there.

@AgungNugroho-gi3nb 4 года назад

@@AlexBlurry 😂😂