This text is identical to the one in the instruction manual, english version, 1992 year, and converted to html in 2001. May 09, 2014 i was thinking of buying a zenit camera, to be specific i was doubting between the 12xp and the ttl. Ive collected sooo many manuals for vintage cameras and accessories but theyre mostly in that pesky paper based physical form. Before using the camera make thorough study of its handling rules given in the present manual. Zenit, or sometimes spelled zenith, cameras were mass produced in soviet union from 1950ies to the very collapse of ussr. The zenit trademark is associated with 35 mm slr cameras. Buy manual camera lens for zenit and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This is the first model to use the zenit name, and the founder of a long dynasty. Get the best deals on zenit manual focus film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. Zenit e user manual, 1971 year tripod socket thread camera overall dimensions 8x93x100 mm 8x93x72 mm weight 920 g 800 g 3. Zenit stopped manufacturing its film cameras in 2004 and disappeared for years. Never ever use russian cameras, unless you have a masochistic string in your character.
The present instruction manual contains the basic characteristics and essential operating principles of the zenite camera and cannot be regarded as a handbook on photography. This zenit model features an abs plastic body and a ttl light meter, displaying on the right of the viewfinder as red leds, for over and under exposure, and a green one for correct settings. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of. User guide for zenit camera, free instruction manual. For the longest service and best performance always treat it with the care and respect due to any precision instrument. It can be used for special kinds of photography as well, such as copying, taking closeup pictures of smallsize objects at short distances ultracloseup photography, taking pictures with the help of a microscope. The same way is also possible if you prefer to search by choosing the menu. Ephemera camera manuals english zenit 12xp english manual. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang. Your zenith is a ruggedly built camera designed to provide many years of dependable performance. The early zenit slr have a specific screw mount, 39mm in diameter, sometimes called zm39 or zenit m39 to distinguish it from the regular m39 or leica thread mount. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
I have no idea which one of the two is better and weather zenit is. I bought it here in colombia in 1990 a real bargain by the time compare with the japanese models, very robust, reliable and excellent helios lens. As a system camera your zenith will accept a large number of different lenses and additional accessories. The 12xp came with 3 lenses and the ttl with nice leather bag and just a standard 258 helios 44w. Zenit et is a 35mm film slr camera manufactured by vileiskiy zavod zenit, vileiskiy plant zenit, near minsk, former ussr, produced between 19821993 with quantity. The zenit 12xp with its helios f258mm lens and cloth shutter was widely sold by us eastern camera stores. Zenith 12 xp camera instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual. I just returned from a 3week trip to the uk on which my main camera was a zenit b fitted with either a 35mm takumar or a 50mm pentacon lens. It is a compact, robust and clever little camera based. Look in the left navigation about halfway down under the heading camera articles and repair info this site is straight outta the 90s. Show us your jupiter, helios, tair and kmz lenses, all the ones i forgot and especially the shots you made with them. Using a coin, place the coin in between the slot of the battery chamber and turn it to open the chamber. Before using, the camera, make thorough study of the handling rules. A later version of the 12sd has a reshaped top plate and pentaprism housing the 12xp is similar to the 12sd, and now has led exposure indicators in place of the meter needle.
There is a version of the zenit 12xp made in brazil, produced by bma industria e comercio ltda, which started making 12xp among some other zenit models. Among related brands are zorki for 35 mm rangefinder cameras, moskva moscow and iskra for mediumformat folding cameras and horizon for panoramic. Zenit 3sl consists of a twostage rocket zenit 2s developed by sdo yuzhnoye of ukraine, topped by a blok dmsl upper stage manufactured by russias rsc energia, the majority owner of sea launch itself. The manual is automatically downloaded on the desktop or in the file downloads of your computer. You will find the battery chamber of the camera at the back of the camera, beside the viewfinder. The showcase group for all members of the zenit camera group on yahoo. Make sure that the indicator on the shutter release button 3 is facing towards the front of the camera.
Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Helios44m4 58mm lens on zenit 12xp camera body with case sample. For a vacation camera, i would say choose either a high quality fixed lens camera or a fixed zoom.
I have no idea which one of the two is better and weather zenit is even a good buy. Even in those days i was a budding gadget freak and was instantly attracted to the complicated camera despite knowing nothing about photography. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. Pdf file from yahoo zenitcameragroup by rick and alex. I have two zenit bs, a prinzflex 500 zenit b clone, two zenit 12xps and a zenit ttl. Some models were made by mmz the original zenit was an slr based on the zorki rangefinder the early zenit slr have a specific screw mount, 39mm in diameter, sometimes called zm39 or zenit m39 to distinguish it from the regular m39 or leica thread mount. Loading the camera the camera is loaded at usual lighting. Zenit 122 is a 35mm single lens reflex camera intended for taking various amateur pictures on blackandwhite and color films. Same string and felt lightseals, similarlooking shutter. Zenit cameras sometimes badged in cyrillic, were made by the kmz factory near moscow.
I bought it here in colombia in 1990 a real bargain by the time compare with the japanese models, very. Also the group to show off your shots with russian lenses, also on dslr. Zenit 12xp operating controls 1 from a scanned manual seve. The original zenit was an slr based on the zorki rangefinder. Like many people, my path into photography came from a soviet slr, in my case a zenit 11. But after a year in which others had made even better ones, i moved my site and decided it was obsolete. Another very interesting report from see also previous related posts the new zenit d1 mirrorless fullframe digital camera could be a limited edition version based on the leica m9. I was thinking of buying a zenit camera, to be specific i was doubting between the 12xp and the ttl. It was produced between 1983 and 1994, so its quite easy to find it at secondhand shops. View and download zenit em instruction manual online. In addition to the upcoming camera, the company is also dabbling with lenses, including a. Ephemera camera manuals russian zenit 12xp manual russian. The zenit d1 could launch with several new zenitar lenses for leica mmount.
The zenit 12 xp was a singlelens reflex camera released in the soviet union before the model 122. Year built probably 1981, the zenit ttl was produced between 1976 and 1985. The zenitd is one of the rarest zenit cameras only 63 cameras were produced. Back in the olden days, i used to have a disassembly manual for the zenit e on this site, courtesy of photographer, writer and publisher vladimir neekeeteen. During these years i have spent many thousands of working hours to make this source more informative and attractive for. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world.
Buy zenit manual focus film cameras and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. If you mount an ltm lens on these cameras you can only focus at close range, not at infinity, due to the lens. For my 16th birthday i had the choice of an olympus trip or the big clunky zenit with lots of buttons and dials. Impression du manuel dutilisation zenit 12xp 1,3 mo. All our user guides are for pdf format portable document format. They are good, solid cameras if you dont need the slow shutter speeds. Camera manuals ive collected sooo many manuals for vintage cameras and accessories but theyre mostly in that pesky paper based physical form. Before using, the camera, make thorough study of the handling rules and operation procedure of the camera. Mode demploi notice manuel dutilisation zenit 12xp zenith 12 xp. In the russian zenit series of slrs, the zenit 12 is a slightly updated and better made version of the zenit ttl, made by kmz between 1983 and 1994 the 12sd is similar, but with a restyled shutter speed dial. The zenit 12xp was my first slr camera, practically i.
I have two zenit bs, a prinzflex 500 zenit b clone, two zenit 12xp s and a zenit ttl. My understanding is that another zenit d11 model will also be released, but the details are not clear. Russias npo energomash provides engines for the first two stages. Vintage 1992 zenithet photo camera m helios 443 lens with original manual. The present instruction manual contains the basic characteristics and essential operating principles of zenit em camera, but it can not be regarded as a handbook on photography. The zenit 12xp was my first slr camera, practically i learned photography with this amazing camera. Flash agfatronic guide canon en canon lc1 lc1 flash canon 199a filtres. The start, zenit7 and zenitd utilized the same normal lens a helios44 258. Zenit ttl film camera user manual 7 pages film camera zenit km user manual 11 pages film camera zenit 19 user manual. But also for anyone with a zenit camera, or a kiev, a lomo, fed, zorki and even lubitel. Many with the zenit name covered with their usa brand. Back in the olden days, i used to have a disassembly manual for the zenite on this site, courtesy of photographer, writer and publisher vladimir neekeeteen. Here are the ones i have gathered in electronic form, either as pdf or zipped folders of images.
Depress shutter release button 3 if shutter does not fire advance transport lever 2 in. The zenit 122 is a 35mm slr made in russia by kmz, introduced in 1990 one of a long series of zenits. Its in my photostream as the zent 11 12xp manual set. The 12xp is similar to the 12sd, and now has led exposure indicators in place of the meter needle. Even if your camera can use a variety of lenses, choose a zoom for your vacation lens because packing light and being able to carry around just one lens is ideal. The zenit or zenit 1 is a 35 mm slr camera made by krasnogorski mekhanicheskii zavod kmz in krasnagorsk near moscow in the ussr, during the cold political climate of the early 1950s. It was the 80th zenit series launch since the family entered service in 1985. Zenith 12 xp camera instruction manual, user manual, pdf.
Zenitttl film camera user manual 7 pages film camera zenit km user manual 11 pages film camera zenit 19 user manual. A zoom will allow you to get the perfect length for both portraits and landscape shots. The present instruction manual contains the basic characteristics and essential operating principles of the zenit e camera and cannot be regarded as a handbook on photography. Make offer 1982 russian ussr zenitttl camera w 2 lenses full set. Zenit to launch a full frame mirrorless camera in 2018.