RARE Leica copy ZORKI 3 camera rangefinder + lens Jupiter 8, 1955

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!!! NOTE TO THE BUYERS !!! I AM ON HOLIDAY TILL 18th of JULY All sold items will be sent after 19th Zorki 3 rangefinder camera with Jupiter 8 lens RARE version from 1955 serial 5506859 almost exact copy of Leica rangefinder camera The Zorki 3 cameras are among the hardest Soviet Leica copies to find. Zorki-3 and Zorki-3M cameras were the first to combine the rangefinder and viewfinder in one eyepiece. Lens fitting is the standard 39mm screw Leica thread mount (LTM) , see first photo.Lens register (front flange to film plane) is Leica standard 28.8mm. Almost any LTM lens designed for Leica, Canon, Voigtlander Bessa, Zorki or FED cameras can be fitted. Cosmetic and working condition is very good, with minor signs of use , see photos. It has also had a full CLA (cleaned, lubricated, adjusted). Vulcanite covering is complete and in excellent condition. Some tiny spots of missing black paint. The viewfinder is bright and clear, the rangefinder is accurate with a clear secondary image. Diopter adjustment works. Shutter speeds B-1/1000th sec works and sound correct with a smooth snappy action. All speeds vary. Curtains are in very good condition. Take-up spool inside. Leather case included in this sale. LENS JUPITER 8 version with focusing lever Chromed body in very good condition with minor signs of use, see pictures. Glass read more