| Zorki (Leica II Copy) Physical Detail Changes (1948-1956) | |
| Serial number range in which change was made | Change |
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00111 - 00121
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1. engraving changed from “FED” to “FED-Zorki” |
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05020 - 05851
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2. engraving changed from “FED-Zorki” to “Zorki” |
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132603 - 141080
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3. lens serial number engraved on front instead of stamped on back |
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388842 - 458795
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4. name stamped (pressed) instead of engraved |
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5. body serial number moved from top to back of top rim |
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458795 - 508827
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6. black molding extended around lens |
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605411 - 5503595
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7. change in serial numbering method |
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5569998 - 55100194
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8. serial number jump |
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9. shutter speeds changed from Z, 1/20, 1/30, etc. to B, 1/25, 1/50, etc. |
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56042413
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10. highest recorded serial number |
| Note: both the early “FED” and “FED-Zorki” engravings are accompanied by the early KMZ logo (trapezoidal prism without arrow) and year of manufacture (1948 or 1949). The earliest serial number recorded is 00070. | |
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rev. 11/91 12/93 2/94 7/94 Oscar Fricke 2/84 |
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Last Updated on 10/24/02
By YB