Photographing by Zenit 12xp

Having prepared Zenit 12xp camera for shooting, make sure of correct focusing, exposure and framing, smooth pressing shutter-release button conduct a survey. REMEMBER that a sharp push the release button results in the camera shaking at the moment of exposure, which may worsen the image due to blurring the image.

If you shoot from a tripod with a very long exposure, set the shutter speed dial 15 at "B" and after the shutter release button 4 (the gate must first be cocked), turn it counterclockwise until it stops (position "T"). At the end of exposure, turn the key back to the middle position, and release the button, the shutter closes. When photographing the subject mark on the shutter release button and on the panel (between the index "T" and "V") should be on one line.

Defusing the Zenit 12xp camera

When the exposure counter 36 shots, rewind the tape into the cassette. To do this:
a) release the shutter by pressing the shutter button 4;
b) press sleeve 25 down until it stops;
a) flip the lever 8 and rotate in the direction of the arrow until the film take-up spool. Try to rotate the crank smoothly, without jerks and not too fast to avoid traces of static electricity on film;
d) pull the film rewind knob 9 to the stop, open the back cover and remove the cassette;
d) turn trigger a platoon of 13 and, holding his finger sprocket teeth 24, make sure that the latter involved.

Photographing the Zenit 12xp self-timer


When shooting with the self-timer mount the camera on a tripod, then:
a) move to the lens;
b) then to a definite stop the shutter button 4 and rotate it clockwise (position "V"). Pressing the shutter button and rotate the aperture required for the object manually, as when dealing with self-timer, auto iris is not closed;
Before shooting with the lens HELIOS-44M "key and lock the shutter release button is not necessary: ??it suffices to switch to the diaphragm in the position" M "
c) set the aperture and shutter speed;
d) wind stopper;
d) wind the self-timer mechanism by turning lever 1 downwards until it stops;
e) self-timer, press 2 and take a scheduled place before the lens.
Camera Zenit 12xp shutter works no earlier than 7 seconds.