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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.
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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.
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All Zenit-B produced between 1968-73 with quantity of 889.617 units.
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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>
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It could be found under export names: [[Revueflex]]-B, [[Kalimar]] SR100, Phokina, [[Dixons|Prinzflex 500]], Meprozenit-Pro, Cambron-B, Global.
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==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]]
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*Lens: [[Helios-44]]-2 58mm f/2, M42 screw mount, filter thread: 44mm
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**This lens is standard one and others are Helios-44 2/58mm and Industar-50-2 3.5/50mm
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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
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*Cocking lever: also winds the film, long stroke
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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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*Re-wind knob: on the top-plate
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*Re-wind release:
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*Flash PC socket: on foront of the camera, X sync 1/30
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*Cold-shoe
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*Memory dial : on the re-wind knob
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*Self-timer
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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: KMZ logo and Made in USSR
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*Tripod socket: ¼", Off-centre
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*Strap lugs: only on type 9
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*Body: metal; Weight: 887g (with standard lens)
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*Serial no. first two digits show the production year, on the back of the top plate
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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.
  
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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 1968-78.
  
   
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==Notes and references==
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* Cold accessory shoe.
  
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* Flash sync for X (electronic) or M (bulbs).
  
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* Self-timer.
  
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* Off-centre tripod socket.
  
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* Usually sold with two-part black leather case.
  
   
 
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== Links ==
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*[http://www.fotoua.com/1camera.php?usl=4&usl1=zenit&st=7&rd=4&seek2=42&seek1=28 in Fotoua by Alexander Komarov]
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*[http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?-1947026167 in Sovietcams by Aidas Pikiotas]
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*[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
  
* [http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=zenit&camera=zenitb Zenit B] on rus-camera.com
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* JM Burtscher sovietcamera website : [http://www.sovietcamera.fr/ Sovietcamera french website]
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* JM Burtscher sovietcamera website : [http://www.sovietcamera.fr/ Sovietcamera french website]
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* [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
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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=1239 Krasnogorsk Zenit B ]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12753 Krasnogorsk Zenit B ]
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* [https://zenitcollector.wordpress.com/ Zenit Collector] by Luciano Belviso
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Latest revision as of 16:46, 11 December 2021

7048049335_94408c1792.jpg
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[]

Zenit-B 04
Zenit-B 05
Zenit-B 08
  • 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
2707222831_28edf10b08.jpg
Zenit-B (Зенит-B ) type 4 (1970) w/ Industar-50-2 3,5/50mm image by Siim Vahur (Image rights)

Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ Typing is as to Alexander Komarov

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