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okynek
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 Posted - Jun 03 2013 : 10:35:29 AM
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The question what I have is where cameras like Zenit 510,520,610, and 620 made?
The paperwork what I got with my cameras clearly say that these cameras
"Made by workers of Krasnogorsk factory Zvereva" (by KMZ),
please see this statement on the last page of manuals (in Russian):
http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/Content/files/1579/Zenit520.pdf
So I started change the Wiki descriptions, but then I have second thoughts.
Many reputable members from this forum thinking that these cameras made in China. Undid cameras in question looks like Chinese made, but if this is true then would that means that KMZ forged documents claiming that they the one who made these camera.
Does anybody have prove about China origin of this cameras? |
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1020 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jun 03 2013 : 11:07:13 AM
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I am 90% sure it was on KMZ website that these were made in China. Maybe Zoom can confirm?
Best regards,
Juhani |
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4252 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jun 03 2013 : 11:23:32 AM
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| My impression was that these were copies of Skina made in USSR... |
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Luiz Paracampo
Luiz Paracampo
Brazil
2002 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jun 03 2013 : 11:35:05 AM
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Years ago, they were listed on KMZ commercial site as produced in Russia and were claimed as Skina cameras made by KMZ
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Zoom
596 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 11:13:17 AM
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Originally posted by cedricfan
I am 90% sure it was on KMZ website that these were made in China. Maybe Zoom can confirm?
See this page: http://www.zenitcamera.com/catalog/cameralist-eng.html
Made in China (Skina), assembled in Russia (KMZ). |
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1020 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 1:02:13 PM
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Thank you! Spasiba!
So we were all right :)
Best regards,
Juhani |
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Zoom
596 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 1:18:38 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by cedricfan
Spasiba!
Why "SpasibA"? Spasibo (Спасибо)! ;) |
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1020 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 2:24:14 PM
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Finnish transliteration, bit different than English one ;)
Best regards,
Juhani |
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4252 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 3:39:08 PM
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It's correct with Moscow accent  |
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okynek
759 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2013 : 2:04:24 PM
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So can we conclude that Zenit 510-620 was assembled by KMZ from components made in China ?
Was there any difference between Skina and Zenit cameras or Zenit is exact copy?
Was any of the parts for these cameras made in Russia, or all cameras made only from exported parts?
Does any variation (experimental, pre series cameras) known ? |
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Zoom
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 05:15:02 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by okynek
So can we conclude that Zenit 510-620 was assembled by KMZ from components made in China ?
Yes.
quote:
Originally posted by okynek
Was any of the parts for these cameras made in Russia, or all cameras made only from exported parts?
All cameras made only from exported parts.
quote:
Originally posted by okynek
Does any variation (experimental, pre series cameras) known ?
No.
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okynek
759 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 4:27:33 PM
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Thank you very much for the information.
I'll take liberty to update camera description. |
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Zenit 510
