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07/08/2008 12:56

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Thanks, Frank.

I took a look at the case being offered. It's nice to see that there is actually a specific case for the camera, however the one that's being offered is not in the greatest shape, especially for the price that it is being offered for.

I've seen other items offered from this seller before. All were on the high side. Even though he is offering a "Make An Offer", he has set the bar too high for what I feel it's worth.

Thank you very much for bringing this to my attention. I appreciate it very much.

Take Care,
Steve

07/08/2008 13:57

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As one who has been collecting this "Stuff" for a long time I will jump right in and offer some advice.

1. Any FED/Zorkii case is better than none.
2. Most Fed/Zorkiis do not have cases for numerous reasons. Most of them have been destroyed not lost.

07/08/2008 17:19

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I am wondering why this FED-Zorki case has a cut-out on the front? Usually this kind of cut-out is seen on cases for cameras that have a slow speed dial, like Zorki-2 or Zorki-3. A bit strange since the only earlier camera that I know that would have that feature might be the rare FED-B! Is this case authentic?

Regards, Bill

07/08/2008 19:34

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Hi Steve,
Although I doubt that it was used for a Leica, I can't be of any help with authenticity for sure. I have never seen (that I can remember) a real FED-Zorki case. But I would say that before I noticed the cut-out for slow speeds or who was selling it, my first impression was that the case may be fake. This is because it had the look of many fake Leica cases made from Russian ones. You know, the kind that say 'Leica' on them, made for the fake Leicas. It has that "no wear" on the lens area that looks like it was darkened with polish or stain, and the texture of the leather has reappeared (which seems to happen when the old leather has been sanded down to get the original logo off ... seems like they can't get the same smooth texture back again).
Then when I noticed who the seller was and the cut-out, the three things together made me very suspicious. But, as I have said, I have never seen one before, so I'm just guessing. If I had been sure it was authentic, with no doubts, I would have just bought it when I saw it (before it was posted here).

Regards, Bill

07/08/2008 20:22

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I have 7 fed/zorkis 2 of which are in the original cases. There are several variations. I will take pics and post them tomorrow. Both cases have the little cutouts. The case on Ebay looks exactly the same as one of them.

One reason why you have not seen many cases is that very quickly the cases had just Zorki not FED/Zorki.

07/08/2008 20:54

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"Opinion" I do not have enough information to offer more than a guess! When I post more tomorrow(weather willing) I will give details on each camera. They all show minor variations so I think that all the FEd/Zorki were pre-production prototypes. Only the 1949 cameras are essentially identical. The 1949s are essentially what became the Zorki with a change of engraving. Yes I think that it is an origional case it matches one of my cases. Notice that the lens cover is for a non-collapsing lens!

07/14/2008 10:46

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Hi,

I'm just wondering, why nobody have paid attention to Nathan's camera #00758, which is almost identical to FED-KMZ camera indeed ... The only difference I can see is different name writings on the rear plaque ...

Nathan, you possess an unique camera, my best congratulations!!!


Best Regards,
Aidas


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