Limited Edition significance

[Austerby]

My new (to me) Ikon has "Limited Edition" and a number engraved on the front of the top plate, as well as a serial number at the back.

What's the significance of the Limited Edition status? It wasn't on the other Ikon I've seen in the flesh.

 

[jonmanjiro]

The limited editions were the very first batch of silver Zeiss Ikon bodies released by Zeiss/Cosina. They probably did it to help kick start sales. The only difference from a normal Zeiss Ikon body is the Limited Edition engraving and an extra number. It still has a 1552xxxx serial number right?

The black finish Zeiss Ikon was released about 6 to 9 months later.

 

[Doug]

True... Zeiss were taking reservations on the Limited Edition before release. I had conveyed my wish to be on the reservation list, but was never notified of availability... maybe I was too far from a participating dealer. But, I later got a black one from RFF-sponsor PopFlash, so that was fine too. 🙂

 

[kossi008]

Significance? None to me. But then, I'm not a collector. I just use it... 😀