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Topic author: AlexanderK

Posted on: 20120202051220

Hello Forum,
I am looking for Zenit-E camera with M39 lens mount. I am grateful for any information.

Regards, Alexander

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Reply author: okynek

Replied on: 20120202160231

I have one for trade. Made in 1968 as I remember. Conditions is average, shatter works. No lens. I believe that camera was not modified, and M39 ring is original. Generally you should be able to put M39 ring from rangefinder on M42 Zenit E with with little modifications and efforts. Am I wrong?

Reply author: AlexanderK

Replied on: 20120203091026

Okynek, thank you for reply.
I know, that I can modify Zenit-E for putting M39 lens on it, but this is not my aim. I have a M39 not modified Helios-44 lens and I belive [:)], that must be
suitable Zenit-E body with M39 too. This lens is not usable with the old M39-Zenits, so it must be one Zenit-E.
I need the body only. Could you send me some photos of the camera (fotografie@kneller.info)? Thanks.

Regards, Alexander

Reply author: okynek

Replied on: 20120203161931

Alexander, I'll make pictures for you this weekend.
Here is Zenit-B M39 on eBay (description say that it M42, but picture show M39):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZENIT-B-V-Russian-M42-mount-camera-BODY-only-69016307-4045-/370570171587?pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item5647b414c3
Could you tell us what is special about your Helios-44 M39 lens? Helios 44 M39 was made for Zenit 3, and Zenit 3M for many years.
Can you post pictures of your lens?

Reply author: AlexanderK

Replied on: 20120203164033

Sorry, my mistake. It is not Helios-44, but Helios-44-2 in black (Valdai). I have never seen such lens on Zenit 3/3M.
I post the pictures this weekend...

Regards, Alexander

Reply author: TrentMassey

Replied on: 20120726013050

Can you post pictures of your lens?


Reply author: okynek

Replied on: 20120803160040

This Zenit E camera should have M39 lens mount:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290753645828

Please confirm it with seller before you buy it.

Reply author: AlexanderK

Replied on: 20120803180528

Here are the pictures of the lens:

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/382012_Helios-44-2-39mm.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/382012_Helios-44-2-39mm.jpg

Okunek, thank you for the link.



Regards, Alexander

Reply author: paultim374

Replied on: 20130620055336

suitable Zenit-E body with M39 too. This lens is not usable with the old M39-Zenits, so it must be one Zenit-E.


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