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Zenith
Model E / B
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- Page 1 Zenith Model E / B This camera manual library is for reference and historical purposes, all rights reserved. This page is copyright by , M. Butkus, NJ. This page may not be sold or distributed without the expressed permission of the producer I have no connection with Chinon Co., Japan...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Specification
5. Always advance the film-transport crank to its fullest extent This avoids blank exposures. 6. Always ensure pre-set ring is closed after focusing and before exposure. SPECIFICATION Lens: 58mm Hellos f/2 interchangeable super-fast 6 element; minimum focus: 18 inches; apertures: f/2 to f/16; pre-set diaphragm;... - Page 4 1 Self-timer release button 2 Flash unit connector sock 3 Flashgun bracket 4 Self -timer setting lever 5 Lens 4www.butkus.org 6. Cassette spool guide 7. Viewfinder eyepiece 8. Sprocket 4www.butkus.org 9. Opening catch...
- 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...
- Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOADING (see p. 14 f or Zenith E) The camera can be loaded in normal lighting conditions. Open the back cover of the camera by pulling the lock- catch upwards. Next, pull the film-rewind wheel upwards and inset (the film cassette).
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Page 8: Exposure Setting
EXPOSURE SETTING A gentle upward pull on the shutter speed dial followed by a rotating movement sets the shutter speed duration. The selected speed figure is aligned with the index mark in the middle of the dial, then depressed to fix it in the primed position. - Page 9 "X". Only one exposure time of 1 /30th sec. may be used in the Zenith B camera: when photographing with either flash bulbs or electronic flash. Hand exposure ''B' is not recommended when using flash bulbs: a considerable amount of...
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Page 10: The Self Timer
9 sec. after pressing the button. UNLOADING THE CAMERA (See p.14 for Zenith E) When the exposure counter dial shows figure (36 or 20) it means that the exposed film should be rewound into the cassette. The procedure is the following: 1. -
Page 11: Exposure Controls
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). - Page 12 EXPOSURE OPERATION To obtain accurate exposure: first align the film-speed setting line (engraved on the Inner Dial) to coincide with the small black dot engraved beneath the selected film speed rating (ASA or DIN). Next, point the camera lens to the subject and ensure that fingers do not obscure the photo-electric window (mounted above the lens). Note the position at which the needle comes to rest.