Zenith 12 XP, Operating Controls

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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 generally '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 large number of different lenses and
additional accessories; we particularly recommend as most suitable those from the
Hellos 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 inexpensive books on photographic technique available and your
dealer will be pleased to recommend one suitable for your particular need.
Format: 24 x 36mm;using standard 35mm cassettes of 12, 20, 24 or 36 exposure
color or black and white film.
Shutter: Horizontal traveling 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.
Flash Synchronization: Electronic flash at 1/30th sec. through 'Hot-shoe' or
standard 3mm co-axial socket
Viewing/Focusing system: Eye-level pentaprism/instant return mirror shows upright
laterally correct image. Bright Fresnel focusing screen with central microprism spot.
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Exposure meter: 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.
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Frame counter: Additive 0-36 manual resetting type
Standard Lens: Helio 44M-4, 58mm focal length
Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
Diaphragm type: Fully automatic instantly re-open.
Aperture range F2-F16 with click stops at full and half apertures (except between
F11 and F16)
Distance scale: 0.5 to infinity
Filter size: 52mm screw
Lens mount: 42mm thread, accepts standard single pin automatic lenses and
accessories