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 HobbyGaia - Collections - Zenit 12xp 35mm SLR Film Camera. Soviet machine, made of metal and very heavy, for no end, is called "the last tank". Its famous Helios 44-M lens is also very good, these lenses equip precision instruments in astronomy and medicine, the machine is fully mechanical, serving batteries only for the luminousness indicator. Remember that the shutter button can still be positioned for T or V; in the first case it is used to keep the diaphragm always open, when B is selected and tripod is used, controlling the opening time with the clock: in this case the trip is triggered and turns to T. The V position is always used before the self timer: in this case press the shutter button halfway and turn to V, and then you can use the timer, and this is mandatory otherwise the photos will always be made at the maximum aperture .. When not in must be in the normal position, and without advancing the film, so that the springs are not damaged. If you dispense automatisms, and trust your skill, then this with its infallible mechanics, it is not to pass you by. It weighs 2.2 pounds!!!

HobbyGaia - Collections - Zenit 12xp  35mm SLR Film Camera. Soviet machine, made of metal and very heavy, to have no end, is called" the last tank ".  Its famous Helios 44-M lens is also  very good, these lenses equip precision instruments in astronomy and medicine, the machine is fully mechanical, using the batteries only for the luminusity indicator.  Remember that the shutter button can still be positioned for T or V; in the first case  serves to keep the diaphragm always open when selecting  B and a tripod is used, controlling the opening time with the clock: in this case, the trigger is fired and turned to T. Position V is always used before the self timer: in this case, the shutter button is pressed until and turn to V, and then you can use the self-timer, and this is mandatory, otherwise the photos will always be taken at maximum aperture. so the springs don't get damaged. If you dispense with automatisms, and trust your ability, then this   with its foolproof mechanics, it's not to be missed. Weighs almost a kilo!!!

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