[photo-3d] Re: Sputnik History

[David Motz <david.motz@xxxxxxx>]

> The earlier models have shutter speeds of 1/10 to 1/100 sec.
> Later models as well as the Sputnik II have 1/15 to 1/125 sec.")

>Has anyone documented when (preferably by serial number) these 
>changes were introduced?  I have in front of me a Spud (serial 
>number 083225) with the T22 lenses & 1/100 top speed.  With the 
>recent flood of Spuds on the market (especially e-bay), this 
>information could prove very useful in establishing how desirable 
>any given sample would be.


Hi Mike,

My recently acquired Sputnik is # 039658 and it has T-22 lenses with 1/15
to 1/125 shutter speeds.  Judging by the serial numbers I would think
yours would be a 'later' model than mine.  

David



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