Welcome to Glory Ukraine Store! Your Premium Destination for Serviced Vintage Soviet Photography Equipment. Early 1950s Soviet Zenit-C 35mm SLR Film Camera - Classic M39 Screw Mount. Step into the golden age of analog photography with one of the most historical early Soviet 35mm SLR cameras - the legendary Zenit-C (????? Produced in the mid-1950s by the renowned KMZ (Krasnogorsk Mechanical Factory), the Zenit-C is an upgraded evolution of the original first-generation Zenit SLR.
Built on the iconic cast-aluminum chassis derived from Soviet Zorki rangefinder cameras, it seamlessly combines rangefinder ergonomics with true SLR pentaprism viewing. The letter "C" (S) stands for "Synchro", marking the historical introduction of a built-in PC flash synchronization socket. Crafted with tank-like all-metal durability, tactile mechanical controls, and elegant vintage styling, the Zenit-C is both a fantastic, reliable shooter for film enthusiasts and an essential piece of Soviet optical history for serious collectors. Condition Report & Professional Service (Full CLA). This item is in Excellent Cosmetic & Flawless Mechanical condition.
It has undergone a full professional overhaul and technical maintenance in our specialized workshop. Fully Serviced & Tested: The camera has been completely overhauled, meticulously inspected, and thoroughly tested by professional technicians to ensure flawless performance. Accurate Shutter Speeds: The shutter mechanism works flawlessly and fires accurately across all speeds, including the'B' (Bulb) setting. Perfect Shutter Curtains: The original cloth shutter curtains are highly elastic, completely intact, and free of any light leaks, cracks, holes, or degradation. Viewfinder: Clear ground glass screen and pentaprism with good visibility for accurate manual focusing. Factory Defects Eliminated: Any minor imperfections left behind by the original Soviet conveyor-belt assembly have been carefully corrected and calibrated. It performs even better than the day it left the factory! Camera Type: 35mm Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) Camera. Film Type: Standard 35mm film (color or black & white, ISO 25 to 400). Lens Mount: M39 x 1mm SLR Screw Mount (45.2mm flange distance).
Shutter Speeds: 1/25s, 1/50s, 1/100s, 1/250s, 1/500s + B (Bulb). Flash Sync: Built-in PC sync terminal (X-synchronization). Viewfinder: Ground glass screen with integrated pentaprism. Country of Origin: USSR (Soviet Union). Lens System Compatibility: Features the early Soviet M39 SLR thread mount, allowing direct native compatibility with classic vintage M39 SLR glass. Helios-44 58mm f/2 (Early M39 SLR version). Industar-22 50mm f/3.5 SLR. Industar-50 50mm f/3.5 SLR. Tair-3 300mm f/4.5 SLR (Note: Uses M39 SLR mount with 45.2mm flange focal distance; not compatible with M39 rangefinder LTM lenses without extension/focus issues). Note: This vintage camera is fully functional and ready to be loaded with your favorite 35mm film!
Important Note Regarding Vintage Cameras. Please note that you are purchasing a genuine, decades-old mechanical item. While we meticulously service, clean, and test every single camera to perform beautifully, minor cosmetic imperfections are a natural part of its history. We are a specialized professional workshop with extensive, long-term experience in the maintenance, repair, restoration, and modernization of vintage Soviet photographic equipment (lenses, cameras, and accessories).
Our passion is breathing new life into legendary classic gear. Every single item in our store undergoes a meticulous overhaul by seasoned experts. We carefully disassemble, clean, relubricate, and calibrate each piece, completely eliminating decades of aging and original factory assembly defects.
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