Zenit-122 Special Edition

04/30/2008 10:53

OK Vlad, congratulations on your early example and correct theory! I have relocated your serial number at the top of the list and I added Alain's camera as well. Thanks Zoom for pointing at the informational page. As I looked through Princelle for other cameras with a production of about 6,000- 8,000 I see that these cameras are about as rare and show up about as often as this Special Edition Zenit.

One other thing I noticed was that Juhani's camera also has the serial number on the back instead of the bottom!

Regards, Bill

04/30/2008 18:01

I added my images to the wiki entry

05/01/2008 02:39

quote:
Originally posted by Vlad

Zoom,

thank you for confirming my theory!! Everyone, the article says exactly what I thought! . 300 made in 92 (with 92 prefix), the rest with 50 prefix are made 93 and 94. I should be hereby known as a Theoretical Collectionist! . $10 a theory! .

Bill, thank you for starting this topic, I have discovered yet another gem in my collection thanks to you!

Vlad

IMPOSSIBLE!

Please look at my pictures, "Date of production 12 92" and 5092-starting number...

Or exception to this rule: SOME 5092-xxxx were produced & delivered already in the end of 1992...

Smena rules

05/01/2008 09:24

I supposed it's possible the second batch started production still in the end of '92... my theory relied primarily that there was 2 batches, one original of 300 units with numbers without 50 prefix(of which I believed my camera was) and one additional with the 50 prefix.

12/25/2010 03:08

i have this camera, just body without strap or lens. because i buy from 3rd hand.
where can i buy strap or other accesory original?
my serial body #50929705
ligth meter not function

dwikurniawan

12/25/2010 11:55

Hello Dwi,

As far as I know the only "anniversary" piece is the camera body itself, the rest you can just get a regular Zenit 122 accessories/lens (lens preferably with serial # that stats with 92 or 93 ) and substitute it. Those are fairly freely available on eBay.

Regards,
Vlad

12/25/2010 11:57

Well correction - except for the box that is special anniversary. but the accessories should be standard

12/25/2010 12:07

nice. info sir,
i'm sorry my english not good, :D
maybe this camera for my collection,

dwikurniawan

12/25/2010 13:53

Yes, lens and case and strap is normal Zenit ones, so easy to get. The box is special, but I wonder how many really do value the box? From my experience a box and passport is higly undervalued!

Best regards,
Juhani

01/02/2011 03:33

oh my god, after i test my camera.
have trouble. in shutter,

dwikurniawan

01/10/2011 13:39

I have 4 different units of this camera

50923238 with Helios 44M-4 2/58mm 834132. I think the lens is not the original one.
50921713 with Helios 44M-6 2/58mm 9346841. Full set boxed but cover on the box is missing.
50927286 with Helios 44M-6 2/58mm 93361246. Full set boxed
50922428 with Helios 44M-5 2/58mm 93309210. Full set boxed

I also have 2 other 122 I think they are fake (but nice!!)

One is Zenit 122a in light brown: 92162741 with Helios 2,8/28mm 6030668
The other is Zenit 122m military green: 99023900 with Industar-50-2 3,5/50mm 80080680

If interrested, I can make picture of these 2 cameras....

Fred

01/22/2011 08:46

oh god, i has check my camera.
a circuit light meter not function. somebody can give me advice???
thanks = terima kasih (indonesian languages)

dwikurniawan

02/28/2011 12:17

Can this be "body only":

Serial is 50924979.

Best regards,
Juhani

03/01/2011 08:14

I wanted to buy this camera, but was last registered in HUUTO too, and I was late a few hours :-((

I do not speak English, I use Google Language Tools

03/22/2011 19:59

Hi there everyone.
I also have an 122 50special edition.
On the bottom says: Made in Russia

Code:50924907

Lens code:93253954

Can you tell me the year of production?
-Great job everyone.

03/22/2011 20:07

Hello

quote:
Originally posted by ThanasisP

Code:50924907

Lens code:93253954
Can you tell me the year of production?

Body: 1992
Lens: 1993

Best wishes - Guido

03/25/2011 13:31

quote:
Can this be "body only":

As far as I know all 50 years cameras sold only in very nice box and with lens.
This is most likely a "kotleta" quote

11/11/2011 08:13

quote:
Originally posted by nightphoto

Hello everyone,

I just added a list of serial numbers that I had to this entry. If you have a Zenit 122 Special Edition Titanium "50th Anniversary" camera, please add it to the list.

Regards, Bill

11/11/2011 08:17

Hello all
thought I would add my 122 50th to your list;
No 50926929, Lens 9339252.
best wishes
Regipix.

08/28/2012 09:55

Hello. I have a Zenit 122K riding a MC HELIOS 44k-4.

From the pictures I've seen could be limited edition 50th Anniversary, but seems to have erased the logo.
Serial number is 95012616 body and lens 9520062

I would ask if you can help me identify it.
thanks

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