Zenit 12 Operating Instructions
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1. Lift out Rewind Crank 16 and rotate clockwise in the direction of the arrow You will feel the film being rewound into the cassette stop when resistance ceases Lift Rewind Knob 16 fully to open camera back Remove exposed cassette Advance Film Transport Lever 2 in short strokes until it stops The Film Rewind Sleeve will return to its original position Fire shutter The camera is now ready for your next film Multi Functions of Shutter Release Button SHUTTER RELEASE For Film Rewinding In order to rewind film it is necessary to release the film drive To do so fully depress the shutter release button and allow it to return to its normal position Then depress the rewind release collar diagram above and follow instructions on page 17 For Timed Exposures see pages 21 22 For Self Timer see pages 23 24 The meter cannot be used when taking flash pictures as the burst of light is too short In all cases the Speed Dial 1 must be set to 30 X the aperture being determined by the camera to subject distance Tables or calculators for this are jiven in the instructions for the flashgun often being incorporated into the gun itself Some flashguns have built in computers which allow the aperture to be left at one setting regardless of camera to subject distance 19 Set the Speed Dial to 30 X Remove square shield from Accessory Shoe 18 and put in a safe2. inexpensive books on photographic technique available and your dealer will be pleased to recommend one suitable for your particular need Specification 24 x 36mm using standard 35mm cassettes of 12 20 24 or 36 exposure colour or black and white film Viewing Focusing system Horizontal travelling Focal Plane type speeded 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 and 1 500th second plus B brief time Linked to self timer giving approximately 7 seconds delay Eye level pentaprism instant return mirror shows up ight laterally correct image Bright Fresnel focusing screen with central microprism spot Exposure meter Frame counter Zenith 12 Built in CdS cell with L E D indicators in the viewfinder Power source two Mallory D386 cells These should be replaced once a year Zenith 11 Selenium cell with match needle read out Both meters calibrated for 16 500 ASA 13 28 DIN Additive 0 36 manual resetting type Standard Construction Lens Helios 44M 4 58mm focal length Diaphragm Aperture Distance il Lens type range scale i mount Fully automatic 124 16 with Osmo 2mm teas instant re open infra s stands PNE land nai onal p apertures except between 111 and 116 Always load the camera in subdued light if outdoors shield from direct sunlight xik A Make sure that the indicator on the Shutter Release Button 3 is facing towards the front of the camera Depress Shutter Release
3. place A lightweight compact gun may be slid into the accessory shoe If there is a lead connect the plug to Flash Sync Socket 5 A large or heavy gun must be fitted to a flash bracket screwed into one of the Tripod Bushes 23 on the camera base Connect the lead to the Flash Sync Socket 5 Set Aperture Ring 9 in accordance with the flashgun s instructions Switch gun on wait for ready light focus and proceed Remember to replace the accessory shoe cover after removing gun 20 For exposures longer than the meter range 1 30th at f 2 the B setting on the Speed Dial 1 must be used The exposure should be determined by using a hand held meter such as the Leningrad or by experience estimation Although the camera may be rested on a firm surface the best results will be obtained by the use of a tripod but avoid those of a flimsy nature A Helios Tripod or Helios Mini Tripod illustrated is ideal Set the Speed Dial to BE Set the Aperture Ring 9 Focus and cock shutter by advancing Film Transport Lever 2 in short strokes until it stops Fit a short cable release obtainable from any good dealer into the screwed portion of the camera s Shutter Release Button 3 Depress the cable release and the shutter will stay open until pressure is released Some cable releases have a screw lock which avoids the need for holding it during a lengthy ex
4. 15 against Indicator 17 appropriate to the speed of the film to be used There aretwo scales for films rated in ASA and DIN Only click stopped numbered or intermediate positions may be used Intermediate positions are proportional If using 1000 ASA film set the selector to 500 ASA but use the next faster shutter speed than indicated by the meter or close the aperture ring by one full stop Zenith 11 owners see Page 15 for how to set exposure meter The camera is now ready for use Set the Speed Dial 1 appropriately according to the subject The dial is marked in figures that represent fractions of a second i e 60 is 1 60th second It may be turned in either direction but not between 500 and B and must not be Using the Came left between marked speeds Initially we suggest that outdoors the speed set should not be less than 1 125th sec continued Focusing Look through the Viewfinder 27 and roughly decide what you wish to take remembering you are actually looking through the lens Focus by turning the Focusing Ring 11 clockwise for close and anti clockwise for far distance until the subject is sharp and clear on the large viewing screen For critical focusing use the inner of the two rings in the centre and adjust until the image is clear and undistorted Since you are viewing and focusing through the actual lens that takes the finished pictu
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6. to 0 Frame Counter 4 skips counting incorrectly See above or Counter set before Transport Lever was wound See above always wind Transport Lever before setting counter Self Timer does not trip shutter Self Timer Lever 8 not fully wound Transport lever 2 not wound Wind Self Timer Lever fully until lever points downwards with no further movement possible Always ensure Transport Lever is fully wound before setting Self Timer Lever Film will not rewind Rewind release not engaged Refer back to page 17 If anything should go wrong with your Zenith and the preceding chart has not got you out of trouble never attempt to mend it yourself you could turn a minor adjustment into an expensive repair Remember that your Zenith and its accessories are backed up by top class service facilities where factory trained specialists are available to put things right O Shutter speed dial with protective cover 2 Film transport lever QQ Filmspeed indicators 3 Shutter release button 2 Frame counter 5 8 Cranked rewind knob incorporating security camera back lock 5 Flash synch socket B p Neckstrap eyelet Selt timer button Selt timer E Neckstrap lever eyelet Aperture Ring Intra ted focus Depth ot fieid scale Distance Aperture indicator Distance Aperture indi MI 65 Film pressure plate 3 Camera
7. Button 3 if shutter does not fire advance Transport Lever 2 in short strokes until it stops and press Shutter Release Button 3 again Lift Rewind Knob 16 to open back Insert film cassette into Film Chamber 21 projection of cassette to bottom Push Rewind Knob 16 down turning slightly to seat into cassette Draw out enough film to insert tip of leader into any of Take up Spool s 22 slots ensuring that the second hole engages with a tooth on the spool Ease film forward by short strokes of Transport Lever 2 until it stops The lower Sprocket Teeth 26 should be properly engaged Fire shutter Advance film by short strokes of transport lever until both top and bottom sprockets are engaged If necessary tighten film on Take up Spool 22 by turning the flange at the base of the spool anti clockwise with the finger and in the cassette by gently turning the Rewind Knob 16 in the direction of the arrow on the lever until resistance is felt This is especially necessary with twelve exposure films Close the back of the camera until it clicks shut Complete wind on if necessary until Transport Lever 2 stops Fire shutter Advance film Transport Lever 2 using short strokes until it stops The Rewind Knob 16 should revolve whilst this is being done Fire shutter and advance film again Set Frame Counter 4 to zero Set Film Speed Selector Dial
8. Introduction 4 Q perating Controls 2 3 36 37 Specification 5 Loading the Camera Using the Camera Depth of Field Using the Meter Zenith 11 Meter Removing Exposed Film Photography with Flash Contents Time Exposures The Self Timer Changing the Batteries Extending the Range 26 For close up work Accessories 31 Caring for your Camera 33 Troubleshooting 34 After Sales Service 35 Owners Information Notes The illustration description of equipment and accessories throughout this book is for information only and should by no means be considered an offer of sale Accessory shoe with protective cover 2 Film transport lever Filmspeed indicator Shutter release button Cranked rewind knob d incorporating security Frame counter E camera back lock Film speed selector dial Shutter speed dial O Flash synch socket Neckstrap dak eyelet eyelet O Selftimer button O Selt timer lever Aperture Ring Depth ot field scale Infra red focus Distance Aperture indicator 63 Focusing Ring Battery compartment cover Eyepiece Fim sprocket Film pressure plate E Camera back A policy of continual product development means that there may be minor differences in design Tripod bushes or specification between your cam
9. era and these instructions To get the best results from your Zenith study these instructions thoroughly to make sure you are familiar with the essential features of the camera before you start taking pictures It is suggested that before loading the first film you sit down with the instructions in front of you and try out all the controls to gonea get the feel of the camera It is also recommended that a test film be shot and the results examined before taking further pictures This will enable any early operator errors to be corrected and will give you confidence for the future As a system camera your Zenith will accept a Introduction large number of different lenses and additional accessories we particularly recommend as most suitable those from the Helios range which will enable you to cope with almost any photographic situation Your Zenith is sturdily built to work happily under widely varying conditions but it should always be remembered that as a precision optical instrument it must at all times be treated with due care and consideration and protected from shock damp dust sand and sudden changes of temperature With care it will give many years of reliable service and brilliant pictures This booklet has been provided to enable you to get the best results as quickly as possible and is not intended to be a comprehensive manual of photography There are many good
10. l the ring of the Exposure Meter Cursor 19b is centred over the Exposure Meter Needle 19a Read off possible combinations of speed and aperture opposite each other on the two dials Only those speeds in white may be set directly on the camera of the others 2 15 represent fractions of a second and are for information only but the figures 1 30 are whole seconds which may be used in a time exposure Choose the most suitable combination Set the speed dial 17 Set the Aperture Ring 9 In extremely dim lighting the Exposure Meter Needle 19a may rest near the right hand edge of the transparent window Should this occur place your hand close in front of the Exposure Meter Window and watch the needle carefully If the needle moves when you block the meter cell the exposure meter is able to function in the existing light remove your hand and determine exposure in the normal way However if no needle movement occurs when you place your hand in front of the meter cell the existing light is insufficient and the exposure meter cannot be used In this event either a time exposure or use of a flash gun is recommended 16 17 Replace the lens cap to prevent accidental exposure of fim during rewinding Press Shutter Release Button 3 With the finger tip depress the Film Rewind Sleeve arrowed above into the cut out portion ofthe surrounding sleeve It will click and stay down
11. left will be the nearest point in focus and that to the right the furthest thus enabling you to select that aperture which will give the desired Depth of Field Using the Meter Over exposure Under exposure Correct exposure Having focused on the come on If it is the be turned anti clockwise Subject set the Lens upper one this indicates Turn until both lights Aperture Ring 9 in the over exposure and the flash rapidly in sequence middle of the range say Aperture Ring 9 should this is the correct 1 8 and press the be turned clockwise thus exposure Shutter Release Button reducing the amount of 8 about half way This light reaching the film If it is not possible to get will switch on the meter Should the lower light both lights flashing in and one of two red lights come on it indicates sequence even at the on the right hand side of under exposure and the end of the range of the the viewing frame will Aperture Ring 9 should Aperture Ring 9 then alter the Shutter Speed Dial 1 up or down and repeat the process The meter fitted in the Zenith 12 XP is very sensitive and in some cases the indicator lights may move from top to bottom without an intermediate flashing stage In this case choose the exposure at the point of the change from top to bottom when the latitude of modern film will still give you the correct exposure A Helpful Hint for Better Exposure The meter measures all the light
12. posure If you do not have a cable release depress the cameras Shutter Release Button until the shutter opens and turn it fully anti clockwise tothe T position The shutter will remain open until the button is returned to the normal position We recommend the use of a cable release where possible as this will reduce the chance of camera shake during the exposure IMPORTANT Do not leave the Shutter Release locked in the T position longer than necessary in order to minimise battery drain Multi Functions of Shutter Release Button SHUTTER RELEASE REWIND RELEASE COLLAR For Timed Exposures Follow instructions detailed left For Film Rewinding see pages 17 18 For Self Timer see pages 23 24 The Self Timer 7 provides about a seven second delay in the firing of the shutter and enables you to get into the picture yourself Flash can be used Place camera preferably on a tripod otherwise on a firm surface Set speed and aperture Frame area in Viewfinder 27 and focus Cock Shutter by advancing Film Transport Lever 2 in short strokes until it stops 23 Depress Shutter Release button 3 half way until lens closes down and turn it fully clockwise to the V position a a IMPORTANT Do not leave the Shutter Release locked in the V position longer than necessary in order to minimise battery drain Turn the Self Timer Lever 8 down un
13. re you can feel safe in the knowledge that there will be no parallax problems no more cut off heads in close up portraits and the like Theres a built in safety margin of course in common with many other modem single lens reflex cameras the viewfinder showing an overall area somewhat smaller than the total film area This ensures that everything you see in the viewfinder appears in the finished picture despite the fact that slide mounts and masks in printing equip ment actually cover part of the film s image The lens is also provided with a scale calibrated in meters but it will seldom be necessary to refer to this This is the depth of field scale 13 and works as follows All lenses when focused on a given subject will show some objects in front of and behind that subject sharply in focus This range of sharpness is called Depth of Field and varies with different lenses With any lens you will find that Depth of Field is always greater at small lens apertures such as f 16 and less at large apertures such as f 2 Depth of Field is also greater with a more distant subject than a nearby subject and increases nearly twice as much beyond the subject than in front of it To use the depth of field scale first focus on your subject then determine how great a Depth of Field a given aperture will give by reading distances against the two marks for that aperture The figure on the
14. reaching it and averages it to achieve a reading which is correct when dark and light areas are evenly balanced When dark and light areas are not evenly balanced such as an illuminated face against a dark doorway or a person against a sun lit background then it will be necessary to take a close up reading of the main subject thus excluding the distracting area and use this setting when you return to your original viewpoint 14 The Zenith 11 incorporates a built in selenium exposure meter which needs no batteries See pages 36 37 for operating controls Apart from this it is identical to the Zenith 12 XP described throughout the rest of this booklet Zenith 11 owners therefore should carefully study and follow all the instructions for the 12 XP apart from tne meter Set Film Speed In the cut outs in the Aperture Indicator Dial 15a there are two scales for films rated in ASA and DIN Set the speed of the film in use by turning the dial with the small projection Any intermediate positions may be used and are proportionate Point the camera at the subject if outdoors with a bright sky tilt it downwards somewhat Also study the Helpful Hint for Better Exposure on page 14 Always ensure Exposure Meter Window 15 is not obscured in any way when taking a reading With the camera still pointed at the subject turn the Shutter Speed Indicator Dial 15b unti
15. til it will go no further The V that is revealed is just a reminder that you should have set the Release Button 3 to its V position Press the Self Timer Release Button 7 and move into the picture area as quickly as possible The Lever 8 will slowly return firing the shutter during its travel Multi Functions of Shutter Release Button REWIND RELEASE COLLAR For Self Timer Follow instructions on page 23 For Film Rewinding see pages 17 18 For Timed Exposure see pages 21 22 24 The Meter is powered by two Mallory D386 cells which should be changed every twelve months 25 To remove Place coin in slot of Battery Cover 19 and turn anti clockwise until slot is horizontal Remove cover and old batteries Fit two new batteries both with outwards Replace battery cover with slot horizontal locating the two cover arms in the camera body slots With a coin edge push inwards and turn to lock in vertical position Use a clean linen cloth when handling batteries the grease from bare fingers can adversely affect the electrical contacts Troubleshooting If this happens Here is why And how to correct it After loading Frame Counter 4 skips two or more numbers after being set to 0 position Film transport Lever 2 not fully wound before counter is set to 0 position Advance Transport Lever fully before setting counter
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