Zenit Zorki C (S) green

The Zorki C (S) green is a straightforward, Soviet-produced 35mm rangefinder camera manufactured by Zenit between 1955 and 1958. As part of the Zorki series, it represents an attempt by the Soviet optical industry to provide an accessible alternative to the Leica II on which it is largely based. Utilizing the standard 135 film cartridge, it features a coupled rangefinder for focusing, a cloth focal-plane shutter, and typically mounts M39 (LTM) lenses. The camera's construction is functional but utilitarian, reflecting its origins as a budget option for Soviet photographers. Characterized by its simple controls and robust, if somewhat crude, mechanical design, it embodies the practical, mass-market approach of Zenit during this era.