Zorki-2C is a beautifully built 35mm rangefinder camera, manufactured at the KMZ factory in the Soviet Union between 1955 and 1958. Designed as an improvement over the original Zorki line, the 2C introduced a synchronized flash connector and a reinforced shutter mechanism - while maintaining the elegant Leica II-style body and M39 LTM screw mount.
This camera comes with the compact Industar-50 50mm f/3.5 lens - a sharp, coated, Tessar-type optic that's collapsible for easy carrying and delivers a distinct vintage rendering film lovers adore. Camera type: 35mm film rangefinder camera. Lens mount: M39 (Leica Thread Mount). Standard lens: Industar-50 50mm f/3.5 (collapsible, coated glass).
Shutter speeds: 1/25 to 1/500 sec + Bulb. Focusing: Manual via coupled rangefinder. Viewfinder: Separate optical finder and rangefinder. Flash sync: PC socket with adjustable sync delay.
Construction: All-metal body, chrome/brushed finish. Power source: None required - fully mechanical. Made in: USSR (KMZ, Krasnogorsk).
I bought this Zorki-2C from an older gentleman at a flea market who told me. This camera once captured a bear walking through a wedding in Siberia. I asked, Was the bear invited? I didn't ask further. Back home, I cleaned and tested the camera.
The shutter fired smoothly, the rangefinder was spot-on, and the collapsible lens still looked like it belonged in a glass case. It's a fully functional, ready-to-shoot piece of Cold War design - and maybe bear-proof too. Shutter fires accurately at all speeds.
Rangefinder is aligned and clear. Industar-50 lens: clean glass, no haze or fungus. Viewfinder and rangefinder windows clean and bright.
Cosmetic condition: very good for its age, minor signs of wear. Fully tested - ready to load film and shoot. Secure packaging with professional cushioning and sturdy box.
Feel free to message me with any questions or requests for more photos. The Zorki-2C is a timeless tool - perfect for collectors, rangefinder enthusiasts, and anyone who wants that pure mechanical Leica-style experience with a touch of Soviet character.