The original zenit is an slr based on the zorki rangefinder itself based on the fed, which is a copy of the leica ii the first few zenit cameras have a 39 mm screw thread lens mount, exactly like that of the zorki. Sweet as vintage film camera that has barely been touched since it was bought in 1990 works great, just needs a new battery in the light meter comes with. Zenitar, helios, russar lenses for mirrorless, dslrs and other cameras. Fast for portrait or street, wide, fisheye, landscape. The helios is actually a 58mm f2 and the industar is a 50mm f3. Make offer eclipse special zm5a 500mm f8 lens m42 zenit pentax micro 43 lzos ussr mirror. The integrated exponometer is especially imported while working with color film. Im sure its rebranded japanese lens for the soviet zenit cameras which were sold abroad, not in ussr. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
The differences between the screw thread and that of any leica. Improvements included a hot shoe, brighter viewfinder, and led metering in later models. Aug 19, 2017 russian camera maker zenit will release a new fullframe mirrorless camera in 2018, according to russian media. Spice up your photography with a great selection of lenses for your camera. The 12 s turning point for abs plastics was around 1989, when kmz made the topcover of the 12 out of abs plastic. I should get it out and shoot a roll metering manually. The zenit 12 xp was a singlelens reflex camera released in the soviet union before the model 122. Beautifully crafted manual focus, russian objectives for professional and ameateur photography. Apr 27, 2016 zenit 12xp and helios 442 lens overview. The zenite lacks aperture automation, so you cannot use lenses that require that, like the helios 44m4, for example. And the helios 50mm f2 lens is one of the most underated pieces of optics ever.
Aug 23, 2017 you may be thinking that zenits lenses are what makes the camera worth your time. Get the best deals on zenit camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. Yet, unfortunately, the iso dial is missing a bearing so freely spinsa frustration enough to relegate it to shelf decoration. Zenit cameras sometimes badged in cyrillic, or ehu. This is a subreddit to discuss new cameras and camera comparisons, camera lenses, gear and accessories. Connecting thread m42x1, singlelayer enlightenment. Zenit122 is a 35mm single lens reflex camera intended for taking various amateur pictures on blackandwhite and color films. Ive tried to search any information about zeniton, but its not much really. The zenit 12 xp is a brick of a camera which will simply keep working. Zenit to launch a full frame mirrorless camera in 2018. Open the back cover of the camera, pulling the latch of the lock upwards. This camera is maximum unificated with zenit b, bm, e and em. Zenits fullframe mirrorless camera will use components. Buy zenit vintage camera and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Shoot fisheye photos, get into portraiture with a closeup lens or shoot for the moon with a telephoto lens. Russian camera maker zenit will release a new fullframe mirrorless camera in 2018, according to russian media. Zenit lens for sale in uk 31 secondhand zenit lens. Following an announcement last month that camera maker zenit would launch a fullframe camera in 2018, ussrphoto claims the new zenit model will be based on the leica sl fullframe camera. Discover the charm of arequipa, their typical food, colonial architecture, the deepest canyons in the world the colca and cotahuasi, take your best photos in. The zenit 12xp with its helios f258mm lens and cloth shutter was widely sold by us eastern camera stores. A good camera will set you back quite a bit, and lenses will cost you even more. Help with an old zenit 12xp, please open talk forum. Helios 442 lens one of the most popular versions of the helios lens, produced by camera zenite. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.
The russian information agency rns has reported that zenit will continue its comeback with a modernised version of its old film cameras, along with new lenses. First, make sure you have an m42 zenit e some were m39. The showcase group for all members of the zenit camera group on yahoo. Whats the name on the camera just left of the zenit. Zenit 122 is a 35mm single lens reflex camera intended for taking various amateur pictures on blackandwhite and color films. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Interchangeable lenses are mounted on the camera in the same way as the main lenses by means of m42x1 thread. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. Ive since sold this camera to a zenit fan who hopefully uses it more than i did, its a decent and sturdy camera but i much prefer my japanese slrs, or even my prakticas. Recently given a zenit 12xp, so i thought id share my.
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. All these interchangeable lenses are remarkable for their high quality. The mechanism of reflex viewfinder frosted glass focusing enables to use extension rings, to make reproductions, tiny objects photographing with essential zooming, photography with the help of microscope, closeshot of distant or near objects. Seizing the means of production with the soviet zenite. My first camera was an even older model, a zenit 3m.
I actually like the flares of the helios, i really dont expect perfect pictures when i use it. Zenit 12 xps russian photosniper vintage photographic set. 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. 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 zenitd is one of the rarest zenit cameras only 63 cameras were produced. Vintage zenith camera 12xp with lens, zenit 12xp, zenith. I have a zenit 3m actually, a global 3m that came with black m39 helios and i admit i bought it at a local market for the lens. Vintage zenith camera 12xp with 582 helios 44m4 lens, zenit 12xp, zenith accessories included. Zenit 12xp slr film camera non digital cameras gumtree. First, make sure you have an m42 zenite some were m39. Photography is a rewarding hobby, yet its also among the most expensive ones. Zenit e user manual, 1971 year tripod socket thread camera overall dimensions 8x93x100 mm 8x93x72 mm weight 920 g 800 g 3.
At the moment i own one fs12 which is incomplete but has the plastic top and two all metal 12 xps which aside from the zenit19, which is my favourite zenit, rank among my favourite cameras. Also the group to show off your shots with russian lenses, also on dslr. The zenit e lacks aperture automation, so you cannot use lenses that require that, like the helios 44m4, for example. The zenit 12 xp was a single lens reflex camera released in the soviet union before the model 122.
They are good, solid cameras if you dont need the slow shutter speeds. Seizing the means of production with the soviet zenite 35mm. Sep 19, 2017 a report by ussrphoto is shedding some light on the return of the famed zenit camera brand. Nov 28, 2012 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Leica will reportedly make components for the zenit based on the ones found in its leica sl camera, but will tailor them specifically for the upcoming zenit model. The early zenit lenses are sometimes described as having a zenit m39 mount to distinguish it from the more common leica thread mount. The start, zenit7 and zenitd utilized the same normal lens a helios44 258. Some soviet lenses such as the industar50 can be found with an extension tube allowing the same lens to mount on a zorki with the tube or an m39 zenit without it. Click here to buy, and to see similar items on ebay. Buy zenit 12 xp 35mm film slr manual camera with helios44m 58mm f2 lens at amazon uk. Apr 19, 2016 but the first zenit products to see the light of day arent cameras, its three very fast kmzzenit lenses. Haha was actually shot on iphone just dark as hell in my room. Get the best deals on zenit film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at.
Zenit 12xp ussr soviet union russian 35 mm slr film camera. Zenit 12 xp 35mm film slr manual camera with helios44m. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. Zenit camera lenses for canon, nikon, sony and others via adapters. The 12xp came with 3 lenses and the ttl with nice leather bag and just a standard 258 helios 44w. It seems the fullframe mirrorless camera theyre working on will be made in part by leica using components from the leica sl. Many with the zenit name covered with their usa brand. I finally sold it years ago in an attempt to reduce my equipment but i wouldnt mind getting another one if i had the opportunity.
It had no automatic mirror return when you fired, the finder went all black and no builtin light meter whatsoever. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show us your jupiter, helios, tair and kmz lenses, all the ones i forgot and especially the shots you made with them. I now own a zenit e amongst other cameras, made in. Zenit to release fullframe mirrorless camera in 2018. Get the best deals on zenit film cameras when you shop the. Ive since had the opportunity to test another 12cd with a newer mc version of the helios lens and it was noticeably better. I was thinking of buying a zenit camera, to be specific i was doubting between the 12xp and the ttl. The good news is that the zenit takes pentax praktica m42 screw mount lenses, available pretty much everywhere in fact i have a collection now, you may have noticed the trend. Become part of our fun community, share your fantastic photos with friends and read the latest photography tips, news and features. At the moment i own one fs 12 which is incomplete but has the plastic top and two all metal 12 xp s which aside from the zenit 19, which is my favourite zenit, rank among my favourite cameras. Interchangable lenses various interchangeable lenses on sale for cameras of zenit type with rollerblind shutter can be used with the zenite. In the russian zenit series of slrs, the zenit 12 is a slightly updated version of the zenit ttl, made by kmz between 1983 and 1994.
I now own a zenit e amongst other cameras, made in 1974 and still working quite happily. I used such camera for several years without complaint. Zenit 12xp ilford asa 3200 autoretrato exposicoes multiplas. The 12s turning point for abs plastics was around 1989, when kmz made the topcover of the 12 out of abs plastic. Thankfully, some digital camera lenses are affordable even for people on a budget. After years of dormancy, the brand is coming back to life and will reportedly be launching a new fullframe mirrorless digital camera in 2018. Apple iphone x 64gb256gb space grey silver unlocked various grades. A later version of the 12sd has a reshaped top plate and pentaprism housing. Dispatched with royal mail signed for 2nd ed condition.
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. It was produced between 1983 and 1994, so its quite easy to find it at secondhand shops. I have no idea which one of the two is better and weather zenit is even a good buy. I have two zenit bs, a prinzflex 500 zenit b clone, two zenit 12xp s and a zenit ttl. Zenit 12 xp slr camera with case vivatar auto comes in bag with assorted accessories see pictures and also a printed instruction manual. During these years i have spent many thousands of working hours to make this source more informative and attractive for.
Loading the camera the camera is loaded at usual lighting. 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. Zenit 12 xp slr 35mm film camera kit with prime 58mm lens. The 12sd is similar, but with a restyled shutter speed dial. Zenit 12sd xp camera, manufactured on may 27 1991 in ussr on krasnogorsk.
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