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[22] slots ensuring that the second hole engages with a
tooth on the spool. Ease film forward by swat 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
while this is being done.

Fire shutter and advance film again. Set Frame Counter [4]
to zero.

Set  Film  Speed  Selector  Dial  [15]  against  Indicator  [17]
appropriate to the speed of the film to be used. There are
two  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. 

Summary of Contents for 12 XP

Page 1: ...Zenith 12 XP...

Page 2: ...kly 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 o...

Page 3: ...f the camera Depress Shutter Release 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 ba...

Page 4: ...lly 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...

Page 5: ...ce until the subject is sharp and clear on the large viewing screen For critical focusing using the inner of the two rings in the center and adjust until the image is clear and undistorted Since you a...

Page 6: ...Field is always great as small apertures such as F 16 and less at large apertures such as F2 Depth of Field is also greater with a more distant subject that a nearby subject and increases nearly twic...

Page 7: ...it indicates under exposure and the Aperture Ring 91 should be turned anti clockwise Turn until both lights flash rapidly in sequence this is the correct exposure If it is not possible to get both li...

Page 8: ...ture 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...

Page 9: ...rrounding sleeve It will click and stay down 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 cea...

Page 10: ...eft at one setting regardless of camera to subject distance Set the Speed Dial to 30 X Remove square shield from Accessory Shoe 18 and put in a safe place A lightweight compact gun may be slid into th...

Page 11: ...port 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 t...

Page 12: ...ress Shutter Release button 3 halfway until lens closes down and turn it fully clockwise to the V position IMPORTANT Do not leave the Shutter Release locked in the V position longer than necessary in...

Page 13: ...many accessories are available from your dealer suitable for your Zenith including an exciting range under the Hellos name Alternative Lenses The Zenith lens has a 42mm screw mount and may be removed...

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