Zenit 12
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History
In the Russian Zenit series of SLRs, the Zenit 12 is a slightly updated and better made version of the Zenit TTL, made by KMZ between 1983 and 1994[1].
The 12SD is similar, but with a restyled shutter speed dial. A later version of the 12SD has a reshaped top plate and pentaprism housing.
The 12XP is similar to the 12SD, and now has LED exposure indicators in place of the meter needle.
There is a version of the Zenit 12XP made in Brazil, produced by BMA INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO LTDA, which started making 12XP among some other Zenit models.
Technical information
- Frame size: 24x36mm
- Shutter speed: 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 and Bulb mode.
- Standard lens is the Helios-44-M-4 with a 58mm focal length and widest aperture of f/2 with an M42 mount.
Brazilian Zenit 12XP
Sources
- ↑ Zenit 12/12SD/12XP at sovietcams.com
- Antique Soviet Camera: Zenit-12 Camera
- JM Burtscher sovietcamera website : Sovietcamera french website
- BMA - former producer of Brazilian Zenit Cameras: http://www.bma.com.br/ (In portuguese)
Links:
- Zenit 12 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
