The way I see this "new Zorki" shaking out is: Zorki/Leica style body, thicker than the film bodies but still rounded on the sides; not chunky like X-pro. Basic cellphone touchscreen on rear; menu system operated with touchscreen and "back/menu" button. Control layout is aperture ring, shutter speed dial, EC dial, two-stage threaded shutter release w/ on/off collar, lens release, EVF, playback button, trash button, back/menu button. One configurable fn button for backbutton autofocus. RAW capture, auto white balance, auto ISO (or menu only), basic b&w film simulation in firmware (besides sony's default stuff), batteries interchangeable with NEX series. E-mount w/ adapters to LTM and m42 in the box. No IBIS, focal plane shutter will be loud and its movement barely compensated for.
More likely it won't have an EVF or an EC wheel despite seeking comparison with Leica. There may be a built-in flash.
Besides clinical details, what points of character would be expected of an east bloc revival camera, to make it distinct from de/jp/cn stuff? Lack of design emphasis on body weight or modern fighter jet super car polycarbonate shell? User serviceability? Tested to work in Siberia? Ethanol fuel cell grip?
>>3137449Oh yeah. The jupiter-3 also loses most of its wide-open aberrations if stopped down just a touch, like to f/1.8 or f/2. Any number of manufacturers have questionable performance wide open; in this regard ex-USSR stuff is very adequate.
