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Topic author: Luiz Paracampo
Posted on: 20070810083704
odd zenit
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Printed on: 5/30/2026 10:09:37 AM
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Reply author: nightphoto
Replied on: 20070810175553
Hello Luiz,
I have been told that cameras like this one were made by workers at the KMZ Factory, but during their own non-working hours. They were made to enter into contests that the factory would would sponsor for employees, to get new ideas and create enthusiasm for the products.
I doubt if this camera was made especially for the Olympics, it just was made with an "Olympic Model" and maybe even with the Olympics and sports in mind.
I have also seen on with three lenses attached like that, but on an older Zenit.
Regards, Bill
I have been told that cameras like this one were made by workers at the KMZ Factory, but during their own non-working hours. They were made to enter into contests that the factory would would sponsor for employees, to get new ideas and create enthusiasm for the products.
I doubt if this camera was made especially for the Olympics, it just was made with an "Olympic Model" and maybe even with the Olympics and sports in mind.
I have also seen on with three lenses attached like that, but on an older Zenit.
Regards, Bill
Reply author: okynek
Replied on: 20071108132233
I believe KMZ made something like this for Start. Only with 3 lenses. I wish I can get it now[:)].
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20071108132915
Yes, those are factory made turrets, this one is all homemade. Bill (nightphoto) actually bought this one, it's also in our catalog:
http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=47&ParentID=1&ContentID=299&Item=Zenit+TTL+%2D+Olympic+Sport+%26quot%3BRevolver%26quot%3B
Vlad
http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=47&ParentID=1&ContentID=299&Item=Zenit+TTL+%2D+Olympic+Sport+%26quot%3BRevolver%26quot%3B
Vlad