I got very early Zorki 5 camera (s/n 5800186 ) with "albino" Industar 50 collapsible lens. All other I-50 collapsible in my collection have black rings what hold front element. This one has white. why?
Hi! Since the lens is OK! So it should be. I have several of these lenses, there all the same. But I do not understand the button. At such an early issue I think should stand another type button. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/1122014__MG_0336.JPG
I'm not sure why button on the camera has new style. Possibly button was replaced at some point. Serial number on the camera the lowest what I can find for Zorki 5. Please check s/n on your camera, if you have earlier camera, or Zorki5 prototype. The lens is more intriguing for me. I wonder if it original to the camera? Did all early Zorki 5 had "albino" lenses, or this lens some kind of exception?
The lens is more intriguing for me. I wonder if it original to the camera? Did all early Zorki 5 had "albino" lenses, or this lens some kind of exception?
Hi Okynek, I think these albinos are seldom, but Alexej must know better if he has several of them. How do you think about this I-22, it looks so much better than the usual ones.
I remember reading here, someone mentioned a Jupiter-8. The black paint was almost gone because it was shown behind a shop-window for a long time and heavy sunlight made the black paint disappear. Could it be that it's only poor paint?
"albino" Industar 50 collapsible lens
Posted - Feb 10 2014 : 11:15:45 AM
