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The '''Zenit-B''' was one of a long series of [[Zenit|Zenit cameras]] from [[KMZ]]. Sometimes marked '''ЗЕНИТ-B''', where B is the Cyrillic equivalent to the English V, the Zenit-B was a purely mechanical [[35mm]] [[SLR]] similar to the [[Zenit E]] but without the [[light meter]]. Like the E, it had no automatic diaphragm; the lens had to be stopped down manually after focusing. There were also no focusing aids apart from the plain ground-glass screen. It had a [[focal plane shutter]] with speeds 1/30-1/500s, plus B. |
The '''Zenit-B''' was one of a long series of [[Zenit|Zenit cameras]] from [[KMZ]]. Sometimes marked '''ЗЕНИТ-B''', where B is the Cyrillic equivalent to the English V, the Zenit-B was a purely mechanical [[35mm]] [[SLR]] similar to the [[Zenit E]] but without the [[light meter]]. Like the E, it had no automatic diaphragm; the lens had to be stopped down manually after focusing. There were also no focusing aids apart from the plain ground-glass screen. It had a [[focal plane shutter]] with speeds 1/30-1/500s, plus B. |
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Mostly available in a chrome-topped design, there were also some all-black models. |
Mostly available in a chrome-topped design, there were also some all-black models. |
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| − | It was usually sold with a 50mm f/3.5 Industar (Cyrillic: Индустар) or 58mm f/2 Helios (Гелиос) 44М-4 lens, and also could be bought under various other brand names, including [[Kalimar]], [[Revueflex]] and [[Dixons|Prinzflex 500]] - and others. Production ran from 1968- |
+ | It was usually sold with a 50mm f/3.5 Industar (Cyrillic: Индустар) or 58mm f/2 Helios (Гелиос) 44М-4 lens, and also could be bought under various other brand names, including [[Kalimar]], [[Revueflex]] and [[Dixons|Prinzflex 500]] - and others. Production ran from 1968-73. |
==Other features== |
==Other features== |
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Revision as of 02:39, 22 November 2011
Zenit-B with Industar lens
The Zenit-B was one of a long series of Zenit cameras from KMZ. Sometimes marked ЗЕНИТ-B, where B is the Cyrillic equivalent to the English V, the Zenit-B was a purely mechanical 35mm SLR similar to the Zenit E but without the light meter. Like the E, it had no automatic diaphragm; the lens had to be stopped down manually after focusing. There were also no focusing aids apart from the plain ground-glass screen. It had a focal plane shutter with speeds 1/30-1/500s, plus B. Mostly available in a chrome-topped design, there were also some all-black models. It was usually sold with a 50mm f/3.5 Industar (Cyrillic: Индустар) or 58mm f/2 Helios (Гелиос) 44М-4 lens, and also could be bought under various other brand names, including Kalimar, Revueflex and Prinzflex 500 - and others. Production ran from 1968-73.
Other features
- Cold accessory shoe.
- Flash sync for X (electronic) or M (bulbs).
- Self-timer.
- Off-centre tripod socket.
- Usually sold with two-part black leather case.
Links
- Zenit B on rus-camera.com
- JM Burtscher sovietcamera website : Sovietcamera french website
- Zenit B on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand