en-us Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:48:47 +0200 forum@oxle.com 60 USSRPhoto.com Forums http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/ USSRPhoto.com Forums http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/http://USSRPhoto.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/images/oxlerss.gif USSRPhoto.com Forums RSS Feed 144 47 Push-up thread xya@oxle.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=3621&REPLY_ID=22281 Collectors and Users Open Forum Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:18:19 +0200 http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3621 Quote:
No, the Mamiyas were not all crap, they just did not meet my (high) expectations. Some had issues. I personnally think that moving the film plane of a film without sprockets is not a good idea from the beginning. Already it needs an extra plate to be inserted the right way. Sharpness did not impress me at all. But this is a personal opinion, for me the Super Ikontas, for example, were much better. It will always be a personal choice...

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I bought it recklessly a pistol hand grip handle for Kiev 88/Salyut ... but it was sold to me without the metal fixing platform !!! [V]

Can any of you help me with the dimensions/diameters/thickness etc? Maybe with a simple drawing with dimensions.
many thanks to everyone. [:)]

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]]> Best Xmas and Hanukkah 2026 Jacques M.@oxle.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=3708&REPLY_ID=22279 Collectors and Users Open Forum Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:32:53 +0200 http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3708 Quote:

All my wishes for Christmas.
And a very happy New Year 2026 to all my friends!

Jacques.]]> Repair instructions on my site uwittehh@oxle.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=3695&REPLY_ID=22275 Collectors and Users Open Forum Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:47:50 +0200 http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3695 Quote:
So, I've now translated everything and added the repair of a Zorki 3C as well as the overhaul of a few lenses.

Enjoy reading :-)

Ulrich

http://fotos.cconin.de]]> Zorki-3 slow speed knob removal uwittehh@oxle.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=3707&REPLY_ID=22274 Collectors and Users Open Forum Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:18:06 +0200 http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3707 Quote:
Hello Connor,

Yes, the button for slow speeds can be very tight, I know that. I also removed the tiny grub screws first, but the button wouldn't come off (it can actually just be pulled off). It only worked with pliers and a lot of force.
Here I have completely disassembled a Zorki 3, maybe that will help a little:

https://ussrphoto.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3579

Ulrich

http://fotos.cconin.de]]> Should i buy this prism for my 12xp? Valkir1987@oxle.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=3706&REPLY_ID=22266 Collectors and Users Open Forum Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:24:12 +0200 http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3706 Quote:
The prism does not have the usual corner stripe that appears in the middle of the finder. There are however some spots caused by the foam. Replace the foam with felt when you change the prism.

New prisms are hard to get (there was a good old stock for a while) and mirror coating companies willing to coat prisms are hard to find.

Squeak means dried out lubricants. As long as the second curtain closes swiftly you should not worry about the exposure too much. On higher speeds the curtains are linked to give exposure within a certain tolerance.

There is only one fix for the squeak and that's a full service and relubrication.

Like most E types the 12XP is a solid companion and shooter.]]> KIIV IIIa in a nice case Fred_L@oxle.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=3705&REPLY_ID=22265 Collectors and Users Open Forum Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:47:44 +0200 http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3705 Quote:
Thank you Ulrich
I must be tyred because I did not notice it was an Ukrainian one!!!![:D]
I have 3 IIIa with 6 digits, so I need to check if they also are Ukrainian type!!!![8D]]]> Special purpose Zorki? seany65@oxle.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=3698&REPLY_ID=22259 Collectors and Users Open Forum Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:31:10 +0200 http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3698 Quote:
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Originally posted by Vlad

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Originally posted by cedricfan

The rail in the back looks like it was supposed to be mounted somewhere: reprodution, asrtronomical, or what?

Best regards,
Juhani


Juhani, or it's a film speed memo pocket


I was thinking that frame thing looks like a film reminder pocket, but that the space between the back of the frame and the back of the camera looks far deeper than any piece of paper or cardboard would be, unless it was folded over a couple of times, which would be a waste of paper or cardboard. Hmmm, Unless the film speed/type insert itself was made of metal so that any rain or bumps wouldn't damage it?]]> Looking for a Zenit 18 Valkir1987@oxle.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=3625&REPLY_ID=22258 Want to Buy Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:11:53 +0200 http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3625 Quote:
A dutch photo store has one on stock for a good price:

https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/audio-tv-en-foto/fotocamera-s-analoog/m2303656621-zenit-18-zeldzaam]]> 2 x BelOMO Vesna in white & green AlexanderK@oxle.com http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3704 For Sale and Trade Sun, 07 Sep 2025 02:57:57 +0200 http://USSRPhoto.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3704 The cameras are in good optical condition with signs of use appropriate to their age.
If you have any interest please send my your price suggestion.
I can also post here additional pictures, ask if you need some.

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Regards, Alexander]]>