Interview with Zenit rep at Photokina: more lenses and a new camera coming in 2019

• 7 years ago
• Categories: Zenit M
• Tags: interviews

Cinema 5D interviewed a Zenit representative at the 2018 Photokina show about the new Zenit M digital rangefinder camera:

Here is the recap:

• The Zenit representative is saying that the new Zenit M camera has a “different structure of components” and Russian software (really?). Even the image quality is supposed to be different.
• Limited edition confirmed: only 500 pieces will be available worldwide (50 in black and 450 in silver).
• €5,500 price confirmed.
• Zenit is working on a new camera – with a new design, new electronics and new lenses.
• Two new Zenitar lenses are expected in early 2019.
• The new camera is expected at the end of 2019.
• Zenit will start making Nikon and Canon lenses as well.