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Keep the camera in a closed carrying case. For storage purposes the cap should be placed on the lens and the 
shutter and self-timer released. Never remove the lens from the camera unnecessarily. This prevents dust and 
dirt from reaching the surfaces of optical parts. Clean the optical coated lens surfaces only with a camera 
blower-brush. As the camera is a complex optical and mechanical device, any repair and adjustment should be 
performed only by a highly qualified specialist.

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BULB FLASH WARNING

  

When using bulb type flashguns, do not insert a new flashbulb into the gun while it is connected to the camera 
with the shutter uncocked The chatter must always be cocked before the flashbulb is connected .  
   

ZENITH E 

- 58mm F2 Helios Lens

  

Specifications as Zenith B but, additionally, features a built-in selenium photo-electric exposure meter 
calibrated for aperture settings and film speeds.  
   

Except for exposure, and unloading the camera, all operations and instructions for the Zenith B apply equally to 
the Zenith E  
   

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

  

The principal controls comprise two circular dials and each is concentric to the rewind knob (see illustration). 

The Outer Dial 

(calibrated from 1/30th to 1/500th sec ) is the shutter speed control and this, when rotated, is 

constantly linked to the small 'zero' index in the curved meter-window, (see illustration). 

The Inner Dial is 

the 

film-speed control (calibrated with ASA and DIN speed ratings and aperture figures).  
   

LOADING & UNLOADING  

Proceed as previously instructed but as the spring-loaded rewind knob is recessed within exposure meter 
controls it has first to be brought into operating position by depressing slightly and turning it anti-clockwise.  

(Illustration shows the knob in the rewind position, for loading and final removal of the cassette pull the knob 
upwards from this position).  

 

   

Summary of Contents for E

Page 1: ...he full text and images from the manual If you find this manual useful how about a donation of 3 to M Butkus 29 Lake Ave High Bridge NJ 08829 1701 Most other places would charge you 7 50 for a electro...

Page 2: ...ct matter which may be on the extreme edges of the finder 4www butkus org ZENITH E F2 Hellos Specification is similar to the Zenith B f2 Hellos but additionally features a built in selenium photo elec...

Page 3: ...5 interchangeable minimum focus 24 inches apertures f3 5 to f16 aperture setting ring depth of field and distance scales Shutter Focal plane Instant return mirror speeds 1 30 see to 1 500 see B and d...

Page 4: ...f timer release button 2 Flash unit connector sock 3 Flashgun bracket 4 Self timer setting lever 5 Lens4www butkus org 6 Cassette spool guide 7 Viewfinder eyepiece 8 Sprocket4www butkus org 9 Opening...

Page 5: ...10 Cassette chamber 11 Film aperture 12 Film channel runners 13 Take up spool 14 Take up spool spring 15 Back cover 16 Film pressure plate...

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Page 7: ...dex dot on the ring Set the exposure counter when the shutter Now fix the leading edge of the film under the take up spool spring and engage on the spool tooth and film sprocket Ensure that the film i...

Page 8: ...n until locked by rotating it It is released by turning the release button to its former position NOTE 1 The exposure duration can be set both with the shutter cocked and released 2 Use a tripod for s...

Page 9: ...corresponds to diaphragm values After the camera is focused you Can read off the depth of field for a chosen aperture by noting the limits of the depth in field scale on both sides of the index on the...

Page 10: ...be rewound into the cassette The procedure is the following 1 Disengage the shutter mechanism by pressing the film rewind release button and holding it in this position rotate the film rewind knob in...

Page 11: ...elenium photo electric exposure meter calibrated for aperture settings and film speeds Except for exposure and unloading the camera all operations and instructions for the Zenith B apply equally to th...

Page 12: ...the needle comes to rest Now rotate the knurled Outer shutter speed Dial until the small zero index is bisected by the stationary meter needle located in the curved window The meter is now primed for...

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