Zi Jin Shan (Purple Mountain) pre-series *

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A very rare pre-series example of a Chinese 35mm SLR camera, its design is clearly inspired by contemporary Zenit and Exakta models. It is equipped with a matching Beijing Film Machinery Factory 3.5/50mm lens in M39 screw mount, no.5900103. The camera is presented without the front nameplate, as typical for early or pre-production examples. In fine, original condition.

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