NaBloPoMo – Cameras – Zenit 3M

The Zenit 3M and the Zorki 6 (shown previously) were based on the Zorki 5 body but with a hinged back.  The Zenit 3M was identical the Kristall produced fin 1961 and 1962 with the exception of the top plate.  The Kristall had a cast metal plate and the Zenit 3M had a stamped plate.  The Zenit 3M was produced from 1962 to 1970.

This well worn example was made in 1966.  The Zenit 3M like all previous KMZ SLRs used a M39 mount lense with the same lense registration as the M42 "Pentax" mount.  Thus a cross between the Pentax and Leica lens mounts.

Zenit 3m

Here is a side by side shot with the Zorki 6 showing the common body design.  Also since both have the Industar 50 lens,  one can see the extension ring used to make up the difference.  See Saracom for more details.

Zenit 3m and Zorki 6

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