ZORKI-10 User manual, 1965 year
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If the shutter is cocked, release it, pushing the shutter
release key, and then begin to turn the shutter cocking
shutter release key mane sure the
film perforations are firmly and properly engaged with
the film advance sprocket teeth (Fig. 8).
Fig. 9
Close the back cover. Cock the shutter, then release it.
Do this operation until the number 36 on the exposure
counter scale matches the index (Fig. 9).
5. Setting the Film Sensitivity
Fig. 11
Set the film sensitivity, rotating the film sensitivity ring
until necessary number of ASA units or DIN grades appears
Set the automatic setting lever 13 (Fig. 3) at “A”
“Automatic” (Fig. 10).
It is possible to take pictures with the “Zorki-10”
without diaphragm and exposure time presetting. Point the
camera at the subject to be taken. Observing the object,
bring it to the center of the bright-
gently (without jerking) shutter release
release the shutter.
6. Taking the Picture
When the light levels are not suitable for photography the
viewfinder needle appears in the zone of red-
To photograph at this light change the film for one with hi
sensitivity, or work with flash-lamp or with “B” time exposure.
Fig. 12