Zenit KM User Manual

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This manual was translated from http://www.zenit.istra.ru/mans/zenit­km/zenit-km.html

ZENIT-KM

ATTENTION!

Before using the camera, study the operating procedure in this manual. When not using the camera for long

eriods of time (a month or more) remove the batteries from the device and store them separately in the dry
lace keeping them away from children.

Before using the camera, study the operating procedure in this manual. When not using the camera for long

eriods of time (a month or more) remove the batteries from the device and store them separately in the dry

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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1.2 HANDLING RULES

The camera is a precise optical-mechanical instrument with an electric drive and electronic exposure control. It
should be handled with great care, kept clean, protected from sharp impacts, dust, dampness and sharp drops in
the temperature.
Keep the camera closed in its case with the cap put on the lens. Do not remove the lens from the camera
without need to prevent dirt and dust from getting both onto the surfaces of the lens optical parts and into the
camera itself.
Do not touch the surfaces of the optical parts with fingers since it may damage their coatings. Clean the optical
coated lens surfaces with a clean soft cloth or cotton wool wad slightly moistened with rectified alcohol or
ether. The surfaces of the mirror and the focusing device may be cleaned only if absolutely necessary with a
dry soft brush but in no case with damp cleaning agents.
Do not allow contact of moisture or lubricants with the shutter blades, since this degrade their performance.
Keep the camera closed in its case with the cap put on the lens.
Do not remove the camera from its case the moment it is brought indoors from cold to avoid sweating of its

arts, especially the optical ones.
When taking pictures in frosty weather keep the camera under your street-clothes, not in the open air and take
it out only when ready to take a picture.
Load and unload your camera either indoors or in shade protecting it against direct sun light and bright
artificial light. Cap camera lens, if the intervals between photographing exceed 5 minutes.
The camera corresponds to requirements GOST. 19821-83, GOST. 10313-87, GOST. 27570.0-87, GOST. R
iso 10330-96.

1.3 FUNCTIONAL SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE CAMERA

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The shutter release button of the camera works in a two step action: with the release button presses one
half of the way (first flick) and released the exposure meter is turned on; the picutre is taken and the film
is advanced one frame with continued pressure on the release button (second flick) and its release.

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If a picture is not taken within approximately 1 minute, the camera is automatically turned off. The
indicator of the frame counter and the indicator in the viewfinder go out when the camera turns off.

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The operating modes of the camera are selected by the switch item 5 in Fig. 2. Turn the switch with the
desired number or letter to line up with the indication mark on the body of the camera.

precisely align the switch to the chosen mode.

counterclockwise.
Numbers on the switch show shutter speed in the fraction of a seconds (for example: 2000 - this is a
shutter speed of 1/2000 s).
"A" -- The automatic mode of the camera (shutter speed is determined automatically)
"B" -- Shutter speed is determioned manually (shutter is opened for the duration of the entire time of the
release button is fully pressed).
"125" - On this shutter setting, equal to 1/125 s, it is possible to photograph with a flash bulb.

It is possible to rotate the switch either clockwise or

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2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Type of camera

Operating modes

Types of exposure

Film loading Automatic

Frame size 24x36 mm

Film used 35-mm, perforated, in the cassettes with the code "DX"

Film speed selection

Shutter speed

Single-lens reflex compact camera, equipped with focal lock
with the metallic shutter blades and programmed shutter speeds;

Automatic exposure control
Semiautomatic exposure control
Manual mode of exposure (B)

Delayed timer, series (with a frequency of
2 frames/sec. with shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/2000 s), self timer
release

Automatic for the films with the photosensitivity unit. GOST/.ISO
50,
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 in the cassettes with the code
"DX"

Automatic mode from 16 to 1/2000 s
Semiautomatic mode from 1 to 1/2000, "B"

Eyepiece magnification

Range of the exposure meter in
exposure numbers

Information display

Flange/film distance 45.5 mm

Regular lens

Lens fitting Bayonet (mounting "k")

Tripod bush thread 1/4"

Photographing with flash

Power supply Four 1.5 v alkaline batteries of the type AA

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From 2 to 16 ev (with the photosensitivity in the exposure
numbers
of 100 unit. GOST/.ISO)

Frame counter
Viewfinder
Self timer release indicator

"MC Zenitar-.K-2" 2/50 with a focal length of 50 mm and
maximum relative aperture
1:2; light filter fillting M46x0.75

Shutter speed of 1/125 s;
Provided the camera hot shoe is used

Battery voltage state Information is displayed on the frame counter

Operating temperature range

Overall dimensions 157x99x77 of mm

From 0 to +45°.C with the use of power sources rated to
work in this temperature range

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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 cover - 1 pcs.

3.5 Eyepiece cover is detachable

3.6 Case- bag with the shoulder belt - 1 pcs.

3.7 Neck belt - 1 pcs.

3.8 Shipping box - 1 pcs.

3.9 Operating manual - 1 pcs.

4 CAMERA DESIGN

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1 -- lens;
2 -- bayonet lock key;
3 -- shutter release indicator;

Fig. 1

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4 -- shutter release;
5 -- operating mode switch;
6 -- film rewind button
7 -- frame counter display;
8 -- hot shoe cover;
9 -- hot shoe;
10 -- self timer release button;

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Fig. 2

11 -- cassette chamber;
12 -- viewfinder eyepiece;
13 -- detachable eyepiece;
14 -- back cover;
15 -- take up spool;
16 -- sprocket teeth;

Fig. 3

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