Step into the history of analog photography with the Zenit C, a compact and fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera crafted in the Soviet Union. Manufactured by Krasnogorskii Mekhanicheskii Zavod (Krasnogorsk Mechanical Works) between 1955 and 1961, the Zenit C is the second model in the iconic Zenit line, following only three years after the original Zenit 1.

Designed for durability and straightforward operation, this classic SLR is a perfect collector’s piece or a functional film camera for enthusiasts who appreciate vintage engineering. Its rugged, all-metal construction reflects the industrial craftsmanship of mid-20th-century Soviet cameras, offering an authentic analog photography experience.

Key Features:

• Fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera – no batteries required

• Second model in the Zenit line (after Zenit 1)

• Made in the USSR (1955–1961) by Krasnogorsk Mechanical Works

• Compact and durable design with all-metal construction

• Ideal for collectors, analog photography enthusiasts, or vintage camera lovers

Specifications

• Type: 35 mm single-lens reflex camera

• Format: 24x36 mm on standard 135 cartridge film

• Manufacturer: KMZ

• Years of production: 1955-61

• Number produced: Est. 232,949[5]

• Standard lens: Industar-50 1:3.5 F=5 cm

• Shutter:

• Cloth focal-plane shutter. 1/25 - 1/500 second plus 'B' on early examples; 1/30 - 1/500 second plus 'B' later. Cable release socket in shutter release button. No delayed action.

• Flash synchronisation by PC socket. Variable synchronisation delay, 0-25 ms.

• Viewfinder: Pentaprism viewfinder with ground glass focusing screen. No prismatic focusing aids. High magnification, low coverage (aprox. 80% of lens field).

• Dimensions (width x depth x height): 140 x 50 x 90 mm (body only).