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| − | The '''Zenit-B''' | + | The '''Zenit-B''' is a 35 mm SLR, one of a series of [[Zenit|Zenit cameras]] made by the Russian maker [[KMZ]] between 1968 and 78. Sometimes marked '''ЗЕНИТ-B''', where B is the Cyrillic equivalent to the English V, the Zenit-B is a mechanical [[35mm]] [[SLR]] similar to the [[Zenit E]] but without the [[light meter]]. Like the E, it does not have an automatic diaphragm; the lens must be stopped down manually after focusing. There are also no prismatic focusing aids, just a plain ground-glass screen. It has a [[focal plane shutter]] with speeds 1/30-1/500 s, plus B. |
| − | + | Most examples have a chrome-finished top housing, but all-black cameras also exist. | |
| − | It was usually sold with a 50mm f/3.5 Industar (Cyrillic: Индустар) or 58mm f/2 Helios (Гелиос) 44М-4 lens | + | It was usually sold with a 50mm f/3.5 Industar (Cyrillic: Индустар) or 58mm f/2 Helios (Гелиос) 44М-4 lens. |
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| + | The Zenit-B was also sold under various other brand names, including [[Kalimar]], [[Revueflex]] and [[Dixons|Prinzflex 500]]. | ||
==Other features== | ==Other features== | ||
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The Zenit-B is a 35 mm SLR, one of a series of Zenit cameras made by the Russian maker KMZ between 1968 and 78. Sometimes marked ЗЕНИТ-B, where B is the Cyrillic equivalent to the English V, the Zenit-B is a mechanical 35mm SLR similar to the Zenit E but without the light meter. Like the E, it does not have an automatic diaphragm; the lens must be stopped down manually after focusing. There are also no prismatic focusing aids, just a plain ground-glass screen. It has a focal plane shutter with speeds 1/30-1/500 s, plus B. Most examples have a chrome-finished top housing, but all-black cameras also exist. It was usually sold with a 50mm f/3.5 Industar (Cyrillic: Индустар) or 58mm f/2 Helios (Гелиос) 44М-4 lens.
The Zenit-B was also sold under various other brand names, including Kalimar, Revueflex and Prinzflex 500.
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
