

The use of a speculum (dentist's mirror) allows to read the number even if it is facing the camera's folding bed. Shutter release: on the right lower front side of the camera, over-lap type cable. The serial number decodes as follows: 6 1960, 12 Dec, and 1150 sequence. The serial nº (851688) is found on side of the lens barrelĬamera makers frequently made sure that the serial number of the shutter was out of sight by judiciously orienting the shutter casing. Not a new model just a changeover to a different style of serial numbers.

The serial nº (489047) is found on the rear cell The serial nº (292516) is found on the front bezel The serial numbers of lenses can commonly be found on the front bezel, but also be on the side or on the rear cell. Image by Dirk HR Spennemann ( Image rights)Ĭodes 'Sl', 'Br', 'S4' to the right of the number It appears that the serial numbers are assigned in large blocks whenever a new lens. The location of serial numbers on the camera body can range from the obvious to the hidden. Current samples are EBC multicoated and in all black Copal shutters. Serial Number 14723767 Estimated shipping weight: 2 Lbs. Carl Zeiss Jena (pre-war) Jena (post-war) Oberkochen 58/5.6 SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH SUPER ANGULON XL MULTICOATED IN COPAL NO.Serial numbers by manufacturer By camera manufacturer
