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'''Zenit-E''' is a [[35mm film]] [[SLR]] made by [[KMZ]] and produced between 1965-82 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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'''[[Zenit 12|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 main differences from [[Zenit 3M]] is added light meter, mechanism of mirror and cocking lever were changed.
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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.
   
 
There are many types during its production period.
  
There are many types during its production period.
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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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<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>
   
 
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]].
  
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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[[File:Zenit-E_04.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Zenit-E_03.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Zenit-E_06.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Zenit-E_09.jpg|thumb|300px|Zenit-E type 9a (1978) Olympic export]]
  
[[File:Zenit-E_04.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Zenit-E_03.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Zenit-E_06.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Zenit-E_09.jpg|thumb|300px|Zenit-E type 9a (1978) Olympic export]]
   
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*Lens: [[Helios-44]]-2 58mm f/2.8, M42 screw mount, filter thread: 44mm
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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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**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 1968
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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).
 
**Lens release: simply turn to anti-clockwise
  
**Lens release: simply turn to anti-clockwise
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**Aperture: up to f/16
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**Aperture: up to f/16
 
**Focus range: 0.5-20m +inf
  
**Focus range: 0.5-20m +inf
 
*Focusing: Fresnel matte glass screen; ring, distance scale and DOF scale on the lens
  
*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: 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
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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.
 
*Cocking lever: also winds the film, long stroke, on the right of the top plate
  
*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
  
*Frame counter: on the winding knob, additive type, manual reset
 
*Viewfinder: SLR pentaprism
  
*Viewfinder: SLR pentaprism
 
*Exposure meter: Selenium cell meter
  
*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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**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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**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 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
  
*Re-wind release: a small knob beside the cocking lever
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*Self-timer: activates by pressing the small button above the lever
  
*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
  
*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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*Engraving on the bottom plate: Made in USSR and KMZ logo
 
*Tripod socket: ¼"
  
*Tripod socket: ¼"
 
*Strap lugs: none
  
*Strap lugs: none
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*Body: metal; Weight: 916g
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*Body: metal; Weight: 916g
 
*Serial no. first two digits show the production year, on the back of the top plate
  
*Serial no. first two digits show the production year, on the back of the top plate
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==Some features of Prinzflex 500E==
  
==Some features of Prinzflex 500E==
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==Notes and references==
  
==Notes and references==
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==Links==
  
==Links==
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*[http://blog.bkspicture.com/review_Zenit_E.html Zenit-E Review by BKSPicture]
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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]
 
*[http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?507790752 in Sovietcams by Aidas Pikiotas]
  
*[http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?507790752 in Sovietcams by Aidas Pikiotas]
 
*[http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/zenite/ in Cameras by Alfred Klomp]
  
*[http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/zenite/ in Cameras by Alfred Klomp]
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* [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]
 
* JM Burtscher sovietcamera website : [http://www.sovietcamera.fr/ Sovietcamera french website]
  
* JM Burtscher sovietcamera website : [http://www.sovietcamera.fr/ Sovietcamera french website]
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* [https://zenitcollector.wordpress.com/ Zenit Collector] by Luciano Belviso
 
[[Category: 35mm SLR]]
  
[[Category: 35mm SLR]]
 
[[Category: 42mm screw mount]]
  
[[Category: 42mm screw mount]]

Revision as of 02:12, 27 February 2021

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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

Links

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