Zenith E Instruction Booklet Download Page 2

Fabulous pentaprism reflex with interchangeable lens precision-made in Russia. 

 
   

WARNING FOR ALL ZENITH CAMERAS - TIME LOCK RELEASE

  

When checking your camera please see that the release button in the center of the wind lever is not in the locked 
down position. Failure to release this will give the impression that the wind mechanism is faulty.  

Please Note

  

1. All modern high quality Lenses (such as that fitted to your Zenith camera) are made from special grades of 
optical glass. During the manufacturing process small bubbles almost inevitably occur within the glass, but 
these have no adverse effect whatsoever on the functioning of the composite photographic lens.  

2. The Zenith camera will accept all types of monochrome and color films, with the exception of any Fuji 
35mm cassette.  
The type of cassette used by this Company will cause jamming and may cause the film to tear.  

3. Zenith cameras have a built in safety margin when viewing through the Reflex Finder. This enables the whole 
viewing area to be used when composing the picture without fear of losing any subject matter which may be on 
the extreme edges of the finder.

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ZENITH E

 

F2 Hellos

  

Specification is similar to the Zenith B f2 Hellos but, additionally, features a built-in selenium photo-electric 
exposure meter. See pages 14 and 15 for instructions relating to the controls and operation of the Zenith E 
exposure metering system and for unloading of camera.  
   

ZENITH BF2

  

This instruction manual contains the basic characteristics and essential operating principles of the Zenith B 
Camera. Read very carefully and follow the instructions in the first few days of use. Soon you will become 
familiar with the camera's controls, and handling, until you do not have to think about the 'mechanism' of the 
camera -- but enjoy concentrating on the more creative possibilities with this fine instrument.  
   

6 IMPORTANT RULES TO OBSERVE

  

1. When removing or fitting the lens, grip it as a whole avoiding undue pressure on any one ring.

  

2. Do not touch the optical surfaces of lenses or the return-mirror. Fingerprints diminish optical efficiency, and 
may damage coated surfaces

  

3. Do not rotate the shutter-release button. Apply only direct 'push-button action with your fingertip to avoid 
engaging 'T' lock.

  

4. Do not rotate the shutter speed selector the short distance between "B" and ''500".

  

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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