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ZENIT-KM
ATTENTION!
Before using the camera, study the operating procedure in this manual. When not using the camera for long
p
eriods of time (a month or more) remove the batteries from the device and store them separately in the dry
p
lace keeping them away from children.
Before using the camera, study the operating procedure in this manual. When not using the camera for long
p
eriods of time (a month or more) remove the batteries from the device and store them separately in the dry
p
lace keeping them away from children.
Properly dispose of the used batteries, burying them in the ground and disposing of them at dumps it is
forbidden.
The camera bought by you may differ in slightly appearance from a photo in the operation manual as during
manufacture of cameras their external configuration and operational qualities are continuously improved.
As the camera is a complex device, any repair and adjustment should be made only in specialized workshops.
This operation manual is not a manual on photography in general.
1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE CAMERA AND ITS ADVANTAGES
"Zenit - km" - 35-mm single lens reflex camera intended for a wide range of amateur photographers. It is
intended for use with various kinds of black-and-white and color films.
The camera is designed to use interchangeable lenses with K-bayonet fittings.
The camera has the following advantages:
- Automatic shutter speed selection based on diaphragm and film speed. With the light-measurement system
TTL (through the lens) it ensures correct exposure while photographing with the regular lens and with the use
of interchangable lenses, light filters, and adapter lenses;
- Semiautomatic mode, makes it possible for the operator to select the combination of shutter speed and
diaphragm and to estimate the correct exposure;
- Focal lock with the metallic shutter blade and the electronic shutter speed from 16 to 1/2000 s;
- Use of electronic flash at a shutter speed of 1/125 s;
- Light-emitting diode indication in the viewfinder gives information about the exposure settings;
- The built-in electric auto wind feature ensures the automatic frame advance and rewinding of film;
- The field of vision in the viewfinder of 92%, produces a more precise layout;
- The combined focusing system facilitates sharp focusing;
- Film speed detection is accomplished automatically with the installation of a film cassette with the "DX" code
into the camera;
- Auto return mirror enables viewing the subject before and after exposure;
- Fast lens with automatic dia
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This manual was translated from http://www.zenit.istra.ru/mans/zenit-
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - ZENIT-KM

ZENIT-KM ATTENTION! Before using the camera, study the operating procedure in this manual. When not using the camera for long periods of time (a mont

Page 2 - 1.2 HANDLING RULES

5.4 FOCUSING The camera viewfinder has a composite focusing device, which consists of focusing wedges 29, microprism collar 30 and a gound glass coll

Page 3 - 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2. . Series shooting with a frequency of 2 frames/s with shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/2000 s Smoothly press the shutter release button fully, and ho

Page 4 - 3 DELIVERY SET

In this case it is necessary to open the camera back cover in complete darkness, take out the cassette, remove the film from take up spool, and wind t

Page 5

5.9 INFORMATION DISPLAYED on the FRAME COUNTER - film rewinding is complete (information shows with the film rewind button is pr

Page 6

6. ERROR MESSAGES, REASONS, POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S) Error message Reason Possible solutionsAfter turning on the camera the frame counter display shows th

Page 7 - 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE

1.2 HANDLING RULES The camera is a precise optical-mechanical instrument with an electric drive and electronic exposure control. It should be handled

Page 8 - 5.2. CAMERA EXPOSURE MODES

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type of cameraSingle-lens reflex compact camera, equipped with focal lock with the metallic shutter blades and programmed

Page 9 - 5.3 USE OF THE DIAPHRAGM

3 DELIVERY SET 3.1 Camera with lens"MC Zenitar-.K-2" 2/50 - 1 pcs. 3.2 Lens cover - 1 pcs. 3.3 Hot shoe cover - 1 pcs. 3.4 Eyepiece cove

Page 10 - 5.5 PHOTOGRAPHING

Fig. 2 4 -- shutter release; 5 -- operating mode switch; 6 -- film rewind button 7 -- frame counter display; 8 -- hot shoe cover; 9 -- hot shoe; 1

Page 11 - 5.6 UNLOADING the CAMERA

Fig. 4 17 -- aperture setting ring; 18 -- depth-of-field scale; 19 -- distance scale; 20 -- focusing ring; 21 -- red dot on bayonet ring; 22 --bayo

Page 12 - 5.8 CHANGING the LENS

5 OPERATING PROCEDURE 5.1 PREPARING the CAMERA for USE 5.1.1 Installing batteries Open the battery cover 24, after unlocking the cover 25 Fig. 5. Inst

Page 13

If the film did not automatically load (electric motor continues run, but after the release of shutter release button the frame counter continues to s

Page 14

The camera is provided with a function to memorize exposure conditions of an object. This makes it possible to make a "local" light-measurem

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