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The '''Zenit E''' was a Russian-built [[SLR]] camera body for [[M42|M42 screw lenses]], made from 1965-1968<ref>http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=zenit&camera=zenite</ref>. The [[Zenit|Zenit range]] was quite popular since it was priced moderately and it was offered under several other trademarks or brands ([[Kalimar]], [[Revueflex]], [[Prinzflex]], Photokina, Spiraflex).
  
   
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'''Zenit-E''' is a [[35mm film]] [[SLR]] made by [[KMZ]] and produced between 1965-86 with quantity of 3.334.540 units. Зенит = Zenit means Zenith, a point in the sky that appears directly above the observer.
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The camera offered fixed 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and 1/500 shutter speeds. It also had manual control for long duration exposures. Focusing was done either by the optimal image sharpness in the viewfinder or simply setting the distance in the distance scale. The distance scale was drawn against the [[depth-of-field|calculator scale]], showing the acceptable tolerance, depending on aperture. The minimal focusing distance was about 0.65m with the Industar 50 (50mm f3.5) objective (and 0.46m with the Helios-44 58mm f2<ref>[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/zenith-e/zenith-e-splash.htm User manual says 18" (=0.46m)]; the lens is marked 1.7ft=0.52m</ref>) but a set of rings was manufactured for this camera, allowing to do the close distance macro pictures.
  
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The Zenit E requires the user to manually [[stop down]] the [[diaphragm]] before exposure; the lens has an extra ring for this purpose. The [[Zenit EM]] was an upgraded version, with an automatic diaphragm.
  
   
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The main differences from [[Zenit 3M]] is added light meter, mechanism of mirror and cocking lever were changed. The Zenit E does not have aperture automation, and therefore must be used with manual diaphragm/preset lenses or auto diaphragm lenses with an auto/manual switch.
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It had a [[selenium meter]]. The meter's photo cell was placed above the lens mount behind a protecting window, and its instrument was placed beside a two-slice analog exposure calculator. A ring in the meter was coupled to that calculator on which the [[film speed]] had to be preselected, and when the meter's needle matched the ring the calculator showed the correct shutter-speed/aperture combinations. This device was not connected to the actual speed/aperture controls.
  
   
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The [[Zenit B]] was similar to the E, but without the meter.
  
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<ref>Typing is as to [http://www.fotoua.com/1camera.php?usl=4&usl1=zenit&st=7&rd=4&seek2=48&seek1=28 Alexander Komarov]</ref>
   
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The [[Zenit|Zenit range]] was quite popular since it was priced moderately and it was offered under several other trademarks or brands as [[Kalimar]], [[Revueflex]], [[Prinzflex]], Photokina, Spiraflex, [[Vivitar|Cosmorex]].
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*Lens: [[Helios-44]]-2 58mm f/2, M42 screw mount, filter thread: 41mm
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**This is the standard lens, the other standard lens was [[Industar]]-50-2 3.5/50
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**The lens mount was KMZ M39 screw type before 1967 (although it is possible to find M39 within the 1968 models).
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**Lens release: simply turn to anti-clockwise
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**Aperture: up to f/16
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**Focus range: 0.5-20m +inf
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*Focusing: Fresnel matte glass screen; ring, distance scale and DOF scale on the lens
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*Shutter: Horizontally traveling, cloth focal-plane shutter, speeds 1/30 - 1/500 +B,
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*Shutter release: on the winding knob, w/cable release socket. For long exposure in B mode, the shutter release will lock down when pressed and turned ccw.
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*Cocking lever: also winds the film, long stroke, on the right of the top plate
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*Frame counter: on the winding knob, additive type, manual reset
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*Viewfinder: SLR pentaprism
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*Exposure meter: Selenium cell meter
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**Film speed range: ASA 16-500 setting: dial on the exposure setting ring, left of the top plate
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**Exposure setting: Match the needles in the window by turning the setting ring, then read out the speed and aperture
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*Re-wind knob: on the center of the exposure setting dial, press and turn, it will pop-up
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*Re-wind release: a small knob beside the cocking lever
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*Flash PC socket: on front of the top-plate, X sync 1/30
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*Cold-shoe
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*Self-timer: activates by pressing the small button above the lever
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*Back cover: hinged, opens by a latch on the left side of the camera
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*Engraving on the bottom plate: Made in USSR and KMZ logo
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*Tripod socket: ¼"
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*Strap lugs: none
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*Body: metal; Weight: 916g
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*Serial no. first two digits show the production year, on the back of the top plate
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zenit_E.php Zenit E] [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr]
  
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*[https://retro-pixel.com/the-zenit-e/ Zenit-E general information and charts]
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*[http://zorkiphoto.co.uk/2012/11/01/zenit-e-russian-camera-review/ Zenit E review by Zorki Photo]
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* [http://blog.bkspicture.com/review_Zenit_E.html Zenit-E Review by BKSPicture]
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*[http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?507790752 in Sovietcams by Aidas Pikiotas]
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*[http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/zenite/ in Cameras by Alfred Klomp]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zenit_%28camera%29 in Wikipedia]
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* on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=508 Krasnogorsk Zenit E ]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=513 Krasnogorsk Zenit E ]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11364 Krasnogorsk Zenit E ]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11374 Krasnogorsk Zenit E ]
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/zenith-e/zenith-e-splash.htm User manuals for Zenit E] at [http://www.butkus.org/ Michael Butkus Jr.'s]
  
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/zenith-e/zenith-e-splash.htm User manuals for Zenit E] at [http://www.butkus.org/ Michael Butkus Jr.'s]
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* [http://www.kameramuseum.de/1revue/revueflex-e.html Revueflex E] at [http://www.kameramuseum.de Kurt Tauber's]
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* [http://www.kameramuseum.de/0-fotokameras/russisch/zenit/zenit-e-moskau.html Revueflex E (Olympic Games 1980)] at [http://www.kameramuseum.de Kurt Tauber's]
 
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_P_Z/zenit_E/index.html French user manual] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr]
  
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_P_Z/zenit_E/index.html French user manual] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr]
 
* [http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=zenit&camera=zenite Zenit E] on [http://www.rus-camera.com rus-camera.com]
  
* [http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=zenit&camera=zenite Zenit E] on [http://www.rus-camera.com rus-camera.com]
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* JM Burtscher sovietcamera website : [http://www.sovietcamera.fr/ Sovietcamera french website]
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* [https://zenitcollector.wordpress.com/ Zenit Collector] by Luciano Belviso
 
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[[Category: 35mm SLR]]
 
[[Category: 42mm screw mount]]
  
[[Category: 42mm screw mount]]

Revision as of 13:04, 23 February 2020

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Zenit E, with 58mm f2 Helios lens

Zenit-E is a 35mm film SLR made by KMZ and produced between 1965-86 with quantity of 3.334.540 units. Зенит = Zenit means Zenith, a point in the sky that appears directly above the observer.

The main differences from Zenit 3M is added light meter, mechanism of mirror and cocking lever were changed. The Zenit E does not have aperture automation, and therefore must be used with manual diaphragm/preset lenses or auto diaphragm lenses with an auto/manual switch.

There are many types during its production period. [1]

The Zenit range was quite popular since it was priced moderately and it was offered under several other trademarks or brands as Kalimar, Revueflex, Prinzflex, Photokina, Spiraflex, Cosmorex.

Specifications

Zenit-E 04
Zenit-E 03
Zenit-E 06
Zenit-E 09

Zenit-E type 9a (1978) Olympic export

  • Lens: Helios-44-2 58mm f/2, M42 screw mount, filter thread: 41mm
    • This is the standard lens, the other standard lens was Industar-50-2 3.5/50
    • The lens mount was KMZ M39 screw type before 1967 (although it is possible to find M39 within the 1968 models).
    • Lens release: simply turn to anti-clockwise
    • Aperture: up to f/16
    • Focus range: 0.5-20m +inf
  • Focusing: Fresnel matte glass screen; ring, distance scale and DOF scale on the lens
  • Shutter: Horizontally traveling, cloth focal-plane shutter, speeds 1/30 - 1/500 +B,
  • Shutter release: on the winding knob, w/cable release socket. For long exposure in B mode, the shutter release will lock down when pressed and turned ccw.
  • Cocking lever: also winds the film, long stroke, on the right of the top plate
  • Frame counter: on the winding knob, additive type, manual reset
  • Viewfinder: SLR pentaprism
  • Exposure meter: Selenium cell meter
    • Film speed range: ASA 16-500 setting: dial on the exposure setting ring, left of the top plate
    • Exposure setting: Match the needles in the window by turning the setting ring, then read out the speed and aperture
  • Re-wind knob: on the center of the exposure setting dial, press and turn, it will pop-up
  • Re-wind release: a small knob beside the cocking lever
  • Flash PC socket: on front of the top-plate, X sync 1/30
  • Cold-shoe
  • Self-timer: activates by pressing the small button above the lever
  • Back cover: hinged, opens by a latch on the left side of the camera
  • Engraving on the bottom plate: Made in USSR and KMZ logo
  • Tripod socket: ¼"
  • Strap lugs: none
  • Body: metal; Weight: 916g
  • Serial no. first two digits show the production year, on the back of the top plate

Some features of Prinzflex 500E

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as Prinzflex 500E


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as Revueflex E

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Typing is as to Alexander Komarov

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