C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Zorki 3 (1953) is a refinement of the Zorki 1/2 line — the first Zorki with **slow shutter speeds** (down to 1s, vs Zorki 1/2's 1/20s minimum) and a **combined viewfinder/rangefinder window** (single window for framing and focus, like the post-Leica II era). M39 LTM mount, mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter. The Zorki 3M (1956) is a refined variant.
Reference
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Before you buy used
Same as other Zorkis: shutter pinholes, slow speeds, rangefinder calibration, light seals.
About this camera
The Zorki that finally got slow shutter speeds. First with combined viewfinder/rangefinder (vs Zorki 1's separate windows).
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | M39 / LTM |
| Years | 1953–1956 |
| Shutter | 1s – 1/1000s + B, mechanical horizontal cloth |
| Flash sync | None |
| Meter | None |
| Modes | Manual |
| Weight | 600 g |
| Battery | None |
Released 1953. Production ran 3 years; about 250,000 units made before the Zorki 4 (1956) replaced it.
For 2026 buyers, the Zorki 3 is the cheapest LTM with slow shutter speeds (Zorki 1/2 max 1/20s). Used at $80–220.
M39 / LTM.
C41
Kodak Portra 160 is a professional C-41 color negative film with fine grain, soft contrast, and natural color.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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