Strange Jupiter 8

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Topic author: Guido

Posted on: 20080827003819

Hello friends

In the eBay auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200249400661

a Zorki 4 with a strange Jupiter 8 is offered. The number should be 000075 according to the text. It looks very stange to me. Has anyone seen such a lens befor?

Best wishes - Guido

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Reply author: Tom Yeshuah

Replied on: 20080827155243

It is actually one of the last chrome models before they switched to black paint(then anodized black). It has the exact same design of the black models (except it's made entirely of aluminum while the black ones have plastic parts).

See this link for Jupiter 8 variations:
http://www.pentax-manuals.com/repairs/j8service.pdf

Reply author: Guido

Replied on: 20080827160851

Hello Tom

Thank you for your answer. Yes, it looks very similar ... only the s/n disturbs me a little bit.

Thank you also for this interesing link!

Best wishes - Guido

Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20080827175826

Hey Guido
This is a pre run series of the last model. simplified type, rotating optical axle, before they put in production the black model.
Regards
LP

Reply author: Guido

Replied on: 20080827180458

Hello Luiz

Thank you for explaining me this funny serial number.

Best wishes - Guido

Reply author: Luiz Paracampo

Replied on: 20080827204052

Guido
The zeros in the beginning normally show prototypes or pre run series except on equpment made in the year 2000.
Regards
LP