photos by Vi Vante
I had the chance to play with the Zenit M camera and here is my report. The Zenit-M is basically an M240 without the 6bit code reader with small design cues from Zenit’s design firm. It’s completely made by Leica and calibrated by Leica. The Zenitar 35mm f/1 lens is 100% designed by Zenit with feedback from Leica. The camera software also was influenced by Zenit. For the camera kits, the lenses are sent to Germany and the camera is calibrated a 2nd time with the lens fitted and then packaged in Germany and sealed with their own Sicherband tape. Any warranty work on the camera will be handled by Leica – and the camera will be sent to Zenit who will send it to Leica and returned from Leica direct to the customer. Shipping costs on any valid warranty issue will be covered completely. In the US, the Zenit M camera and Zenitar 35mm f/1 lens can be purchased only at the Zenit.store.
