Changes: Zenit B

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Zenit-B, type 6b export model, (1971) image by Süleyman Demir (Image rights)

The Zenit-B (ЗЕНИТ-B, B = V in Latin] was one of a long series of M42 screw mount Zenit cameras from KMZ. Zenit means Zenith, a point in the sky that appears directly above the observer.

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.

Mostly available in a chrome-topped design, there were also some all-black models. As with the Zenit E, a small number of B cameras were made in M39 screw mount.

All Zenit-B produced between 1968-73 with quantity of 889.617 units. There are 15 types of the camera. ^[1]

It could be found under export names: Revueflex-B, Kalimar SR100, Phokina, Prinzflex 500, Meprozenit-Pro, Cambron-B, Global.

Specifications[]

Lens: Helios-44-2 58mm f/2, M42 screw mount, filter thread: 44mm
- This lens is standard one and others are Helios-44 2/58mm and Industar-50-2 3.5/50mm
- 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
Cocking lever: also winds the film, long stroke
Frame counter: on the winding knob, additive type, manual reset
Viewfinder: SLR pentaprism
Re-wind knob: on the top-plate
Re-wind release:
Flash PC socket: on foront of the camera, X sync 1/30
Cold-shoe
Memory dial : on the re-wind knob
Self-timer
Back cover: hinged, opens by a latch on the left side of the camera
Engraving on the bottom plate: KMZ logo and Made in USSR
Tripod socket: ¼", Off-centre
Strap lugs: only on type 9
Body: metal; Weight: 887g (with standard lens)
Serial no. first two digits show the production year, on the back of the top plate

Zenit-B (Зенит-B ) type 4 (1970) w/ Industar-50-2 3,5/50mm image by Siim Vahur (Image rights)

Notes and references[]

↑ Typing is as to Alexander Komarov

Links[]

in Fotoua by Alexander Komarov
in Sovietcams by Aidas Pikiotas
Tom Tiger's Zenit Historical Timeline
Zenit B on rus-camera.com
JM Burtscher sovietcamera website : Sovietcamera french website
on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
- Krasnogorsk Zenit B
- Krasnogorsk Zenit B
Zenit Collector by Luciano Belviso

[1] Typing is as to Alexander Komarov

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-|image_text= Zenit-B,  type 6b export model,  (1971, produced between 1971-73) <small>image by Süleyman Demir</small>
+|image_text= Zenit-B,  type 6b export model, (1971) <small>image by Süleyman Demir</small>
 |image_by=Süleyman Demir
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-The '''Zenit-B''' (ЗЕНИТ-B B = V in Latin] was one of a long series of [[42mm screw lenses|M42]] screw mount [[Zenit|Zenit cameras]] from [[KMZ]]. Zenit means Zenith, a point in the sky that appears directly above the observer.
+The '''Zenit-B''' (ЗЕНИТ-B, B = V in Latin] was one of a long series of [[42mm screw lenses|M42]] screw mount [[Zenit|Zenit cameras]] from [[KMZ]]. Zenit means Zenith, a point in the sky that appears directly above the observer.
 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.
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 Mostly available in a chrome-topped design, there were also some all-black models. As with the Zenit E, a small number of B cameras were made in [[39mm screw lenses|M39]] screw mount.
-All Zenit-B produced between 1968-77 with quantity of 889.617 units.
+All Zenit-B produced between 1968-73 with quantity of 889.617 units.
 There are 15 types of the camera. <ref>Typing is as to [http://www.fotoua.com/1camera.php?usl=4&usl1=zenit&st=7&rd=4&seek2=42&seek1=28 Alexander Komarov]</ref>
-It could be found under export names: [[Revueflex]]-B, [[Kalimar]] SR100,  Phokina, Prinzflex, [[Dixons|Prinzflex 500]], Meprozenit-Pro, Cambron-B, Global.
+It could be found under export names: [[Revueflex]]-B, [[Kalimar]] SR100, Phokina, [[Dixons|Prinzflex 500]], Meprozenit-Pro, Cambron-B, Global.
 ==Specifications==
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 [[File:Zenit-B_04.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Zenit-B_05.jpg|thumb|300px]][[File:Zenit-B_08.jpg|thumb|300px]]
-*Lens: [[Helios-44]]-2  58mm f/2.8,  M42 screw mount, filter thread: 44mm
+*Lens: [[Helios-44]]-2 58mm f/2, M42 screw mount, filter thread: 44mm
-**This lens is standard one and  others are Helios-44 2/58mm and Industar-50-2 3.5/50mm
+**This lens is standard one and others are Helios-44 2/58mm and Industar-50-2 3.5/50mm
 **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
-*Cocking lever:  also winds the film, long stroke
+*Cocking lever: also winds the film, long stroke
 *Frame counter: on the winding knob, additive type, manual reset
 *Viewfinder: SLR pentaprism
 *Re-wind knob: on the top-plate
 *Re-wind release:
 *Flash PC socket: on foront of the camera, X sync 1/30
-*Cold-shoe: none
+*Cold-shoe
 *Memory dial : on the re-wind knob
 *Self-timer
@@ Line 43: / Line 43: @@
 *Engraving on the bottom plate: KMZ logo and Made in USSR
 *Tripod socket: ¼", Off-centre
-*Strap lugs: none
+*Strap lugs: only on type 9
-*Body: metal;  Weight: 887g (with standard lens)
+*Body: metal; Weight: 887g (with standard lens)
 *Serial no. first two digits show the production year, on the back of the top plate
+{{Flickr_image
+|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/siimvahur/2707222831/in/pool-46195334@N00/
+|image= http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3056/2707222831_28edf10b08.jpg
-* Cold accessory shoe.
+|image_align= center
-* Flash sync for X (electronic) or M (bulbs).
+|image_text= Zenit-B (Зенит-B ) type 4 (1970) w/ Industar-50-2  3,5/50mm  <small>image by Siim Vahur</small>
-* Mechanical Self-timer.
+|image_by= Siim Vahur
-* Off-centre tripod socket.
+|image_rights= with permission
-* Shutter Speeds - 500, 250, 125, 60, 30 (X) of a Second and B
+}}
-* Usually sold with two-part black leather case.
 ==Notes and references==
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 == Links ==
-*[http://www.fotoua.com/1camera.php?usl=4&usl1=zenit&st=7&rd=4&seek2=42&seek1=28
+*[http://www.fotoua.com/1camera.php?usl=4&usl1=zenit&st=7&rd=4&seek2=42&seek1=28 in Fotoua by Alexander Komarov]
- in Fotoua by Alexander Komarov]
 *[http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?-1947026167 in Sovietcams by Aidas Pikiotas]
+*[http://tomtiger.home.xs4all.nl/zenrep/zenittimeline.html Tom Tiger's Zenit Historical Timeline]
 * [http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=zenit&camera=zenitb Zenit B] on rus-camera.com
 * JM Burtscher sovietcamera website : [http://www.sovietcamera.fr/ Sovietcamera french website]
-* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zenit_b.php Zenit B] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
+* on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
+**  [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1239 Krasnogorsk Zenit B ]
+**  [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12753 Krasnogorsk Zenit B ]
+*  [https://zenitcollector.wordpress.com/ Zenit Collector] by Luciano Belviso
+[[Category: 35mm SLR]]
+[[Category: 42mm screw mount]]
+[[Category: Former USSR]]
+[[Category: KMZ]]
+[[Category: Zenit]]
+[[Category: Z]]
 [[Category: 35mm SLR]]
 [[Category: 42mm screw mount]]