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Martti Muda
fotomuda
Estonia
155 Posts
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Jacques M.
France
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 Posted - Mar 28 2017 : 10:47:35 AM
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You mean you only bought one camera in two years, Martti??
If I could be as wise...
Congrats for this splendid Fed 1a, with a correct 1 turn lens.
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Alfa2
Poland
349 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2017 : 03:36:10 AM
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One camera in 2 years but what a wonderful camera it is.
I guess the case is not from this camera because it has big screw at the bottom.
What is serial number of the lens ? |
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Martti Muda
fotomuda
Estonia
155 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Apr 06 2017 : 3:03:47 PM
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Lens number is 5177
And the case is with this camera |
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Jacek
Omega
France
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levonsa
levonsa
Russia
248 Posts |
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Fred_L
France
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sean perry
seany65
United Kingdom
344 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2017 : 1:24:06 PM
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I've just received this from an ebay seller in Ukraine:
Bah! I've forgotten how to add photos.
Anyway, it's a Jupiter 8 from 1963. It only cost £24.99 plus £7 p+p. It seems to be working properly, although it doesn't look all that 'pretty'. I didn't really want to spend £60-£80, which seems to be the sort of price these things are going for quite often these days.
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1033 Posts
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Posted - Jul 29 2017 : 08:48:26 AM
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What is that Mepro-Kominar lens? In my opinion one of the good reasons (price being another) for buying a Zenit was the good lens, so here they have changed it?
Best regards,
Juhani |
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2017 : 08:51:55 AM
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I suppose that these Japanese versions of Zenit are not common? Bravo, Alexander.
Nothing very interesting here, just a xth version of the Fed 1b, that time with a release button sharper than the other ones...
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4265 Posts
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Posted - Jul 29 2017 : 10:11:39 AM
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Wow this is a very nice addition Alexander! Very rare pair! The lens are Japanese, I guess only the bodies were exported and the importer put these as part of the package. I only have the "E" myself, still looking for Pro. Congratulations! I love the rebranded Zenits, it's almost like different countries do their own versions of Matryoshka. Fun to see
Cheers,
Vlad
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
600 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2017 : 12:30:12 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by cedricfan
What is that Mepro-Kominar lens? In my opinion one of the good reasons (price being another) for buying a Zenit was the good lens, so here they have changed it?
Juhani,
so far as I know the main porpose was to bring Kominar lenses to market so cheap as it possible, so the japanies bought the simpliest SLR-cameras and applied own Kominar lenses to them. These Meprozenit cameras with Kominar lenses had no competition in price.
Regards, Alexander |
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lee willoughby
film user
New Zealand
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2017 : 12:06:07 PM
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Congrats, and welcome here, Lee!
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Jacques M.
France
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Alfa2
Poland
349 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2017 : 4:18:00 PM
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Fred_L
France
227 Posts |
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Fred_L
France
227 Posts |
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1033 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Feb 12 2018 : 11:57:59 AM
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The Albar, a very fine finding 
Did you know the link behind the name? Greek "alba" means white, and Albar is made in Belarus, "White-Russia" 
What is odd to my eyes is why they added the 1/1000 speed, was it really needed that much?
Best regards,
Juhani |
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Fred_L
France
227 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2018 : 2:05:22 PM
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Hi Juhani!!
I own another one with #9315113. I suppose it means it has been manufactured 8 numbers before this one...
It is not in my home for the moment, but I will check soon if it has 1/1000 too or not....
Fred
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1033 Posts
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Jacques M.
France
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Alfa2
Poland
349 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2018 : 01:46:33 AM
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Yes, the vulcanite is from much later FED.
But which buttons do you mean and why they are not genuine ? |
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2018 : 10:16:26 AM
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The vulcanite should be on the "Romashka" type, for this s/n. Fed 1f with a vulcanite of "Red Flag" type are correct too, but just after by the s/n. Then, the usual vulcanite takes place (like the one on this 210064)
For these questions (and the buttons), see levonsa's site:
http://ussrcameras.ru/catalog/631
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Alfa2
Poland
349 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2018 : 03:28:56 AM
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2018 : 10:44:04 AM
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I have just noticed the Fed 1c s/n 50000 showed by levonsa. Incredible... It was specially made for you, Alexey? 
Here, another 1952 Jupiter 12.
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2662018_2018-06-07 18.23.29.jpg
The new one is on the right. In fact, both belong to the PT0820 group, by Aidas's classification. And both have Biogon optics coming from the same Zeiss batch.
But their KMZ bodies are slightly different: the stripe parts don't have the same measures:
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2662018_2018-06-07 18.21.02.jpg
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Jacek
Omega
France
25 Posts |
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luigi gesi
schyter
Italy
89 Posts
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
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Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 2:42:52 PM
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Nice find, Luigi. I've never seen the box of a Kristall before.
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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luigi gesi
schyter
Italy
89 Posts
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Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 3:32:20 PM
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Originally posted by uwittehh
Nice find, Luigi. I've never seen the box of a Kristall before.
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de
thanks a lot Ulrich !
rare to find such a complete kit.
With the box, the case, lens-hood, cap, passport ... and Leningrad-2 (active).But the thing that impressed me is the aesthetic and working conditions. :)
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jed
France
391 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Oct 07 2018 : 3:04:22 PM
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Hello,
New addition :)
Dry curtains as expected. I can replace both. But the camera won't be 100% original. Will you repair it ?
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1033 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Oct 07 2018 : 10:25:00 PM
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I would store the new curtains next to the camera but not replace them.
Best regards,
Juhani |
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Alfa2
Poland
349 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2018 : 1:11:20 PM
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I don't replace curtains in FEDs NKVD. I'm not gonna use it. There are (in general in the world) a few better cameas for shooting.
Sometimes I do this in common M39 Leicas. |
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1033 Posts
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jed
France
391 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Oct 13 2018 : 1:40:46 PM
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Congratulations !
What a find ! |
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4265 Posts
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Posted - Oct 13 2018 : 3:25:19 PM
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| Oh wow Juhani congratulations on this find! What is that thing on the side of viewfinder? It that a sync socket? |
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1033 Posts
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Posted - Oct 14 2018 : 12:55:05 AM
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Yes, a flash sync socket. Actually a good place for one to be added, although nicest would be without.
But it also shows the camera has been used, and not just sitting stored.
And the shutter is so smoothly operating, simply amazing difference to FED and Zorki.
Also the weight of the camera is incredible!
But what is the meaning of "81" in the bottom plates?
Best regards,
Juhani |
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
600 Posts |
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Fred_L
France
227 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2018 : 12:54:14 PM
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Hi All!!
Nice find!!! Congratulations...
One of my TSVVS has Sync Socket too..
For sure, I would prefer without too....
Fred
quote:
Originally posted by cedricfan
Yes, a flash sync socket. Actually a good place for one to be added, although nicest would be without.
But it also shows the camera has been used, and not just sitting stored.
And the shutter is so smoothly operating, simply amazing difference to FED and Zorki.
Also the weight of the camera is incredible!
But what is the meaning of "81" in the bottom plates?
Best regards,
Juhani
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/14102018_TSVVS575_1bd.jpg
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/14102018_TSVVS575_3bd.jpg
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4265 Posts
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
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Alfa2
Poland
349 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2018 : 11:31:56 AM
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| Congratulation Jacques. Which S/N ? |
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2018 : 2:28:42 PM
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Thanks, Alfa.
S/n 200977. Nothing strange about that camera, except an extra part inside the bottom plate. Probably not important, but I will show that in a separate thread.
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Alfa2
Poland
349 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2018 : 4:02:54 PM
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| Red Flag is always Red Flag. A very rare thing. |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Nov 03 2018 : 5:23:05 PM
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Found this the last time. It's a mixure of a 1947 Kiev and a 1949 one and some later parts. After a discussion with altix it has a 1947 body shell and rangefinder parts and a 1949 shutter and lens. There are name markings with pencil under the film pressure plate and inside the top cover. The front mask must be later, early fifties.
The history of this camera would be interesting but I know nothing about it.
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2018 : 05:42:17 AM
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Congrats, Ulrich.
A 47 Kiev is always a rare camera, even if it's not completely original...
I own a '47 one too, repaired (or remounted) with a 1949 shutter box. The rest is original and was seen by Altix too.
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
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Posted - Nov 08 2018 : 4:41:51 PM
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Jacques, thanks. Yes, an original one with all original parts would be nice. But as Altix says "a 47 Kiev with a 47 shutter is a miracle" :-) But even if it is not original, it was a bargain, I've found it in a "Konvolut" of Kiev cameras.
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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Fred_L
France
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Fred_L
France
227 Posts |
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
600 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2019 : 12:54:59 AM
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Hi Fred,
it is very nice find, but this lens doesn't belong to set. On this place must be a film development spool.
Regards, Alexander |
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Andreas
treehorn
Germany
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jed
France
391 Posts
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Posted - Mar 24 2019 : 05:56:23 AM
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| Congratulations ! Very rare cameras. Please post s/n on the wiki. |
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
600 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2019 : 3:06:19 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by jed
Congratulations ! Very rare cameras.
Jed,
why rare? What does this "T" mean?
Regards, Alexander |
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jed
France
391 Posts
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Posted - Mar 24 2019 : 3:21:55 PM
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Hello Alexander,
In the wiki only 3 cameras are listed. Now we have 5...
I own one 🙂
Vlad said a friend told him the camera was designed to take pictures from a plane. ´Topographical' camera : T.
Jean |
Edited by - jed on Mar 24 2019 3:29:41 PM |
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4265 Posts
My Collection
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
600 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2019 : 3:35:16 PM
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OK, thanks for explanation.
Regards, Alexander |
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1033 Posts
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Posted - Mar 24 2019 : 11:29:38 PM
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Did "T" have a different meaning on Zeiss, like multicoated?
I am sure I have seen it on some lens just can't remember which...
Best regards,
Juhani |
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Andreas
treehorn
Germany
19 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2019 : 03:05:35 AM
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The Soviet lenses in the 1950ies do have a red "П" to indicate a single coating.
"T" on Zeiss lenses indicates a single coating, invented by Alexander Smakula (born in the Ukraine) for Zeiss in 1935. They used it until 1945 mostly for military optics. In 1940 the first Biogon and Sonnar Optics for the Contax Rangefinder with a "T"-coating were shown. By 1950 all Zeiss lenses were coated and marked with the red "T". Later they introduced the "T*" multi-coating.
"T" stands for "transparency optics", in Russian "просветление оптики" (pronounced "prosvetlenie optiki" and meaning a "better shining-through of optics".
More information: https://lenspire.zeiss.com/photo/app/uploads/2018/12/en_About-the-reduction-of-reflections-of-camera-lenses.pdf |
Edited by - treehorn on Mar 25 2019 03:59:48 AM |
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
600 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2019 : 4:34:55 PM
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Thank you, treehorn.
This explanation seems more plausible to me than “tropical” or “topographic”. Otherwise serial number of the camera has 'T' as well and on the lens with russian inscription I would expect 'П' (просветленный), but not 'T'.
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levonsa
levonsa
Russia
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SteveA
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 04:02:16 AM
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| Looks like a Jena Contax? Serial number appears like a late model, bears all the traits of one looking at images in Minoru Sasakis 'Contax to Kiev'. Black painted surround is interesting, any sign of chrome plating on the back of the surround? Looks like and early 1950's lens serial number though... |
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Andreas
treehorn
Germany
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Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 05:00:34 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by AlexanderK
Thank you, treehorn.
This explanation seems more plausible to me than “tropical” or “topographic”. Otherwise serial number of the camera has 'T' as well and on the lens with russian inscription I would expect 'П' (просветленный), but not 'T'.
Sorry Alexander, that was a misunderstanding. To make it clear: the "T" on the Kiev (lens and body) has nothing in common with the "T" on the Zeiss lenses. The equivalent to the Zeiss "T" is the "П" you've mentioned. |
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Andreas
treehorn
Germany
19 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 08:08:41 AM
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Originally posted by levonsa
Hello!
I came across an interesting camera in my opinion ....
A black Jena-Contax - all alarm bells are ringing. My first thought was that it has to be a fake, especially considering the good shape of the camera. But at a closer look many things seems to fit:
- black cover of self-timer
- groove in focus wheel
- frame counter looks more Zeiss than Arsenal style
- accessory shoe has Jena style
According to Bernd K. Otto ("Von der Carl Zeiss Jena-Contax zur Kiev", PhotoDeal 34, 2001) there have been some samples of the Jena Contax in creme and black. They were presented at the 1950 fair in Leipzig with serial numbers 27801-28100. That would fit too.
Andreas |
Edited by - treehorn on Mar 26 2019 08:12:11 AM |
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Jacques M.
France
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Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 10:28:18 AM
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A beautiful and rare version of the Jena Contax!
The beige one is much more popular (and numerous) with probably aroud 20 samples made.
I have 10 Jena Contaxes "half black" in my data, like this one, and one or two all black, including the Sonnar...
To go back to this s/n 28081 (thanks, Alexey!), another interesting thing is the Sonnar already engraved 50mm. An late series for this f2 Jena Sonnar, delivered in january 1951 and which should always be engraved in cm by the Thiele! The date is interesting: it could give a good idea for the mounting of this camera.
Amitiés. Jacques. |
Edited by - Jacques M. on Mar 26 2019 10:29:29 AM |
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levonsa
levonsa
Russia
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Jacques M.
France
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Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 4:18:49 PM
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Of course, Alexey. Thanks!
As new, like many other Jena Contaxes... |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
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Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 5:24:40 PM
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levonsa,
this is a really rare Jena Contax! Congratulations to that find.
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 5:25:56 PM
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Jacques,
I own 3 Jena Contax now, and two of them looked as they were used over the years.
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 5:53:11 PM
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New in my collection, the Jena Contax from 1950 (serial number 27858). Together with it's sister a 1951 KIEV II. The Contax comes with a rare Carl Zeiss Jena marked Torpedo finder and a Sonnar 4/135 from July 1949.
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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levonsa
levonsa
Russia
248 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2019 : 6:31:06 PM
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| Ulrich thank you! |
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Fred_L
France
227 Posts |
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Andreas
treehorn
Germany
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
600 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2019 : 01:28:57 AM
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This model was made for medical purposes. There were two differen models, both came without lens.
Regards, Alexander |
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jed
France
391 Posts
My Collection
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luigi gesi
schyter
Italy
89 Posts
My Collection
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luigi gesi
schyter
Italy
89 Posts
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1033 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jun 23 2019 : 02:15:22 AM
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Congrats, APK is a very fine camera!
Best regards,
Juhani |
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
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Jacques M.
France
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Jacques M.
France
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marcolin
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xya
France
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2019 : 10:13:42 AM
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Fine!
And thanks for your detailed explanations on your site.
Hope you will post photos made with that camera.
Amitiés. Jacques. |
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4265 Posts
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Posted - Nov 02 2019 : 10:53:39 AM
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Hi Jacques, can you please open a thread regarding your Kiev that had no-name plate, can you please post a photo of a the noname plate that you have left over, especially I am interested in the bottom portion of it that has a cut out for the tripod socket. Thank you!
Xya, Marcolin, nice Zorki 3M and F21!! Congratulations!
Best regards,
Vlad. |
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xya
France
161 Posts |
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Fred_L
France
227 Posts |
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Alexander K.
AlexanderK
Germany
600 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2019 : 12:07:04 PM
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Hi Fred,
could you please post a photo from bottom? Thank you.
Regards, Alexander |
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Fred_L
France
227 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2019 : 12:12:51 PM
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Hi Alexander
I cannot take picture at the moment,
On bottom, there is only the tripod nut.
There is not button as we can see on wiki
I'll take a pic later
Best regards
Fred |
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luigi gesi
schyter
Italy
89 Posts
My Collection
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Nov 15 2019 : 2:11:02 PM
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Two new cameras:
A very early Zorki C (5500571) with the short release button:
And a Zorki 6 with nice latin name:
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
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Posted - Dec 01 2019 : 3:50:51 PM
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Look at this, a FED 1e Berdsk like new. The chrome looks really bright.
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2019 : 09:25:20 AM
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Shining new, Ulrich! But you have a special secret to prepare your cameras for photo!
There is a "new" Fed 1b here, s/n 11823. Not far from your 11959, Jed! It will be perfect between my 10020 (window with a hollow on the upper part) and my 12840 (no hole on back; brown vulcanite).
A photo:
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/16122019_IMG_2442.JPG
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Jacques M.
France
2653 Posts |
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1033 Posts
My Collection
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4265 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Dec 18 2019 : 2:43:43 PM
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Hi Juhani! Glad you got the package safe and sound! , it is very funny that you got your camera back considering the fact that I bought it from you originally! LOL! I have gotten a duplicate since then so this one went back into trading pile. I believe the same thing happened with me and Ulrich at some point in the past where I got my own camera back. Very funny! The Soviet Collector's cycle!
Enjoy and congratulations!
Best regards,
Vlad. |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
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Posted - Dec 18 2019 : 2:54:33 PM
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Jacques, nice early FED. Congratulations! There is no secret about preparing them for the photos, just don't use flash or light from the front :-)
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
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Posted - Dec 18 2019 : 2:56:22 PM
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Vlad, yes, that happened to me too. Recently I bought a KIIV IIIa on ebay and wondered when I looked at my camera list that I've sold it in 2006. Now I got it back for less money :D
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
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Posted - Dec 18 2019 : 2:57:42 PM
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Juhani, nice Leica. I think you feel that an original Leica is smoother than the FEDs and Zorkis :-)
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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Ulrich W.
uwittehh
Germany
866 Posts
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Posted - Dec 18 2019 : 3:05:01 PM
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Jacques and all others, another shiny camera :)
Some months ago a very early Contax II arrived here, serial Z 50474. As I know the numbering starts with Z 50000, so it seems to be the 474th Contax II! It comes together with a Jena Contax box, original Jena Contax manual and early postwar Sonnar 4/135. A strange combination but I am happy about the box and the manual, only a few manuals are known to exist.
It seems that the camera was not much used:
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de |
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