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The '''Zenit E''' was a Russian-built [[SLR]] camera body for [[M42|M42 screw lenses]], made from 1965-1968<ref>http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=zenit&camera=zenite</ref>. The [[Zenit|Zenit range]] was quite popular since it was priced moderately and it was offered under several other trademarks or brands ([[Kalimar]], [[Revueflex]], [[Prinzflex]], Photokina, Spiraflex, [[Vivitar|Cosmorex]]).
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The '''Zenit E''' was a Russian-built [[SLR]] camera body for [[M42|M42 screw lenses]], made from 1965-1968<ref><!--Page unavailable as of Oct 13, 2011, others on site work still.-->[http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=zenit&camera=zenite Zenit E] at [http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php www.rus-camera.com].</ref>. The [[Zenit|Zenit range]] was quite popular since it was priced moderately; furthermore it was offered under several other brands: ([[Kalimar]], [[Revueflex]], [[Prinzflex]], Photokina, Spiraflex, and [[Vivitar|Cosmorex]]).
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The camera offered fixed 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and 1/500 shutter speeds. It also had manual control for long duration exposures. Focusing was done either by the optimal image sharpness in the viewfinder or simply setting the distance in the distance scale. The distance scale was drawn against the [[depth-of-field|calculator scale]], showing the acceptable tolerance, depending on aperture. The minimal focusing distance was about 0.65m with the Industar 50 (50mm f3.5) objective (and 0.46m with the Helios-44 58mm f2<ref>[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/zenith-e/zenith-e-splash.htm User manual says 18" (=0.46m)]; the lens is marked 1.7ft=0.52m</ref>) but a set of rings was manufactured for this camera, allowing to do the close distance macro pictures.
 
 
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The camera offered only  shutter speeds of 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and 1/500, plus 'B' for longer exposures. The distance scale was drawn against the [[depth-of-field|calculator scale]], showing the acceptable tolerance, depending on aperture. The minimal focusing distance was about 0.65m with the Industar 50 (50mm f3.5) objective (and 0.46m with the Helios-44 58mm f2<ref>The [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/zenith-e/zenith-e-splash.htm user manual] says 18" (=0.46m); the lens is marked 1.7ft=0.52m</ref>) but a set of extension rings was manufactured for this camera, allowing close distance macro pictures.
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The Zenit E requires the user to manually [[stop down]] the [[diaphragm]] before exposure; the lens has an extra ring for this purpose. The [[Zenit EM]] was an upgraded version, with an automatic diaphragm.
 
The Zenit E requires the user to manually [[stop down]] the [[diaphragm]] before exposure; the lens has an extra ring for this purpose. The [[Zenit EM]] was an upgraded version, with an automatic diaphragm.
  
 
It had a [[selenium meter]]. The meter's photo cell was placed above the lens mount behind a protecting window, and its instrument was placed beside a two-slice analog exposure calculator. A ring in the meter was coupled to that calculator on which the [[film speed]] had to be preselected, and when the meter's needle matched the ring the calculator showed the correct shutter-speed/aperture combinations. This device was not connected to the actual speed/aperture controls.
 
It had a [[selenium meter]]. The meter's photo cell was placed above the lens mount behind a protecting window, and its instrument was placed beside a two-slice analog exposure calculator. A ring in the meter was coupled to that calculator on which the [[film speed]] had to be preselected, and when the meter's needle matched the ring the calculator showed the correct shutter-speed/aperture combinations. This device was not connected to the actual speed/aperture controls.
  
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The [[Zenit B]] was similar to the E, but without the meter.
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The Zenit E was produced in both black and silver; and there were commemorative versions for the 1980 Moscow Olympic games with two styles of markings. The [[Zenit B]] is a model similar to the E, but lacking the meter.
  
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==Specifications (from Prinzflex 500E)==
  
 
*Type: [[SLR]] body
 
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zenit_E.php Zenit E], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zenit_E_513.php Zenit E], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zenit_E_olympique.php Zenit E Olympic] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
 
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zenit_E.php Zenit E], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zenit_E_513.php Zenit E], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/krasno/html/zenit_E_olympique.php Zenit E Olympic] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/zenith-e/zenith-e-splash.htm User manuals for Zenit E] at [http://www.butkus.org/ Michael Butkus Jr.'s]
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/zenith-e/zenith-e-splash.htm User manuals for Zenit E] at [http://www.butkus.org/ Michael Butkus Jr.'s]

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The Zenit E was a Russian-built SLR camera body for M42 screw lenses, made from 1965-1968[1]. The Zenit range was quite popular since it was priced moderately; furthermore it was offered under several other brands: (Kalimar, Revueflex, Prinzflex, Photokina, Spiraflex, and Cosmorex).

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image by R. Steven Rainwater (Image rights)

The camera offered only shutter speeds of 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and 1/500, plus 'B' for longer exposures. The distance scale was drawn against the calculator scale, showing the acceptable tolerance, depending on aperture. The minimal focusing distance was about 0.65m with the Industar 50 (50mm f3.5) objective (and 0.46m with the Helios-44 58mm f2[2]) but a set of extension rings was manufactured for this camera, allowing close distance macro pictures.

The Zenit E requires the user to manually stop down the diaphragm before exposure; the lens has an extra ring for this purpose. The Zenit EM was an upgraded version, with an automatic diaphragm.

It had a selenium meter. The meter's photo cell was placed above the lens mount behind a protecting window, and its instrument was placed beside a two-slice analog exposure calculator. A ring in the meter was coupled to that calculator on which the film speed had to be preselected, and when the meter's needle matched the ring the calculator showed the correct shutter-speed/aperture combinations. This device was not connected to the actual speed/aperture controls.

The Zenit E was produced in both black and silver; and there were commemorative versions for the 1980 Moscow Olympic games with two styles of markings. The Zenit B is a model similar to the E, but lacking the meter.

Name variants

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A Zenit E, branded as Prinzflex 500E
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Kalimar SR200
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Revueflex E
image by Uwe Kulick (Image rights)
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Kalimar SR 200 (chrome)
image by Rick Oleson (Image rights)



Specifications (from Prinzflex 500E)


Notes

  1. ↑ Zenit E at www.rus-camera.com.
  2. ↑ The user manual says 18" (=0.46m); the lens is marked 1.7ft=0.52m

Links

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