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Fred_L
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
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 Posted - Dec 21 2014 : 2:21:42 PM
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Hello Fred,
very interesting cameras, especially the second one with s/n 05127.
So far as I know, the first batch had such s/n, but on the tower, not on the edge (the first batches from 1952/53). In 1954 s/n moved to the edge of the base plate and got the year of production before the s/n (your another Zorki-3).
This is my camera with straight s/n:
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/21122014__MG_0920.JPG
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/21122014__MG_0921.JPG
You see here s/n on the tower. I have never seen such Zorki-3 as yours. It would be very interesting for me too, if such cameras were produced, how many and when.
Regards, Alexander |
Edited by - AlexanderK on Dec 21 2014 2:23:08 PM |
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Jacques M.
France
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Posted - Dec 21 2014 : 3:09:43 PM
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Hello Fred,
There were many variations in the Zorki 3. I think the entire series could be considered as a Zorki 4 preseries...
You have the pin lock for the low speed dial which is an early feature. But if you have a precise look at Alexander's Zorki 3, you will find other différences. The main window is larger on his camera (and without screw on the side), and the position of the screw under the small window is different. I have exactly the same camera (s/n 707).
Anyway, it's a nice pair, as you say!
Jacques. |
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Lenny
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Posted - Dec 21 2014 : 3:12:33 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by AlexanderK
It would be very interesting for me too, if such cameras were produced, how many and when.
The S/N down on the rim is normal for late S/N with 5-digits. But Fred's is the first I know about, so a nice cam to collect. Merry Xmas Fred. I know 6 other cams with 5-digits S/N down on the rim, all younger. This #05127 was shown in this forum before.
The other #5446409 has the lock on the slow-speed-dial which is not normal. The next youngest I know about with lock has only 6-digits #547105. |
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Guido Studer
Guido
Switzerland
362 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Dec 21 2014 : 3:29:15 PM
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Hello Fred
The 05127 is not a "preserie" but a early 1954 serie build befor the numbers changed to year prefix. The last Zorki 3 I seen with short s/n was the 06179, the first with year-prefix-number 546413.
Your 05127 is some kind of strange, because of the place of engraving. It's not usual. But one point I don't like is the black painting of the engravings on the front and on the back. That's not original at all. And this fact is a warning that something could be wrong with this camera. Only my opinion ...
Best wishes - Guido
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
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Posted - Dec 21 2014 : 3:32:27 PM
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Thank you, Lenny.
quote:
Originally posted by Lenny
The other #5446409 has the lock on the slow-speed-dial which is not normal. The next youngest I know about with lock has only 6-digits #547105.
I find this camera also rather strange. The first Zorki-3 I have had without lock was also with 6-digit-number: #549128.
So, slow-speed-dial had to loose its lock between these two numbers.
Regards, Alexander |
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Lenny
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Posted - Dec 21 2014 : 3:44:33 PM
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Originally posted by AlexanderK
The first Zorki-3 I have had without lock was also with 6-digit-number: #549128.
So, slow-speed-dial had to loose its lock between these two numbers.
The first I know without lock is #547788 (sovietcams.com PM1270). |
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Fred_L
France
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jed
France
391 Posts
My Collection
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Fred_L
France
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Posted - Dec 26 2014 : 5:02:25 PM
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Hi Jed
Nice one too, really
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A nice pair
