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.
