Zenit 122 User Manual

ZENIT-122
This text is identical to the one in the Instruction Manual, English version, 1992 year.
1. Purpose and advantages
ZENIT-122 is a 35-mm single lens reflex camera intended for taking various amateur pictures on
black-and-white and color films. It can be used for special kinds of photography as well, such as
copying, taking close-up pictures of small-size objects at short distances (ultra-close-up photography),
taking pictures with the help of a microscope (photomicrography), etc.
The camera accepts interchangeable lenses with M42x1 screw fittings and mechanical back focal
distance of 45,5 mm.
The following features are remarkable with the camera:
semi-automatic exposure meter operating through the lens (TTL system) provides for correct
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exposure setting when taking pictures with the standard lens as well as with interchangeable
lenses, light filters, supplementary lenses, extension tubes;
light-emitting diodes in the viewfinder, indicating correct exposure setting, can be clearly seen
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both with the diaphragm fully open and stopped down;
instant return mirror ensures continuous viewing of a subject before ;and after exposure;
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high speed lens is provided with a pre-set diaphragm mechanism which automatically closes
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the diaphragm down for the moment of shutter operation;
fully open diaphragm ensures maximum brightness of the image in the view-finder which is
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very important for viewing and focusing;
composite focusing device provides excellent image sharpness in various conditions of
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shooting;
speedy exposure setting, simplified film loading procedure and frame counter automatically re-
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setting to "0" upon pressing the film rewind button reduce the time required for preparing the
camera for picture taking;
built-in self-timer enables you to take picture of yourselves among your friends or to make a
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self-portrait;
secret lock of the back door interlocked with the film rewind knob provides for reliable locking
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of the back door and convenient unloading of the camera;
flash unit connector socket and hot-shoe enable to use flash units both with cable and cableless
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connection;
shutter disengaging bush of stay-put type simplifies the film rewind procedure;
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film-checking pocket on the camera body contains characteristics information of the film the
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camera is loaded with.
Before using the camera, make thorough study of the present Description. In so doing bear in mind
that the present Description can not be regarded as a handbook on photography.
Due to ever-advancing development in camera construction, minor differences may occur between
the text and your camera.
2. Handling Rules
The camera is a precise optical-mechanical instrument. It should be handled carefully, kept clean and
protected from jolts, dust, moisture, and sharp temperature fluctuations.
Zenit 122
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User manual, 1992 year