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Christopher Sabine
ChrisS

Spain
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Posted - Jun 12 2012 :  3:48:02 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hello All,

Does anyone know when KMZ started producing accessory viewfinders? I have just received an 85mm example, early type with metal front, almost pristine with bakelite keeper and passport.

The passport is dated 28.VII.1958 - I had not realised these items were made as early as that, most other examples I´ve seen with passports were from the 1960´s and 70´s. The accessory RF lenses seem to have been made from the very early 50´s, so perhaps the viewfinders as well?

Any info gratefully received - ATB ChrisS.
Luiz Paracampo
Luiz Paracampo
Brazil
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Posted - Jun 12 2012 :  5:40:11 PM  Show Profile  Visit Luiz Paracampo's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I believe they were put on market around the early '50s
By sure the "reversed Universal finder" began its life in '47.
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LP
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Christopher Sabine
ChrisS
Spain
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Posted - Jun 13 2012 :  12:47:59 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks for that Luiz - it does seem logical when you consider the marketing of the lenses.

Rgds ChrisS
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