Zenith 12 Xp Manual

							For  exposures  longer  than  the meter range (1/30th at f/2)
the  B  setting  on  the  Speed  Dial [1] must be used. The
exposure  should  be  determined  by  using  a  hand-held
meter such as the Leningrad or by experience/estimation. 
Although  the  camera  may  be  rested  on  a  firm  surface  the
best  results  will  be  obtained by the use of a tripod but
avoid  those  of  a  flimsy  nature.  A  Hellos  Tripod  or  Hellos
Mini-Tripod (illustrated) is ideal. 
Set the Speed Dial to B 
Set  the  Aperture  Ring  [9].  Focus  and  cock  shutter  by
advancing  Film  Transport  Lever [2]  in  short  strokes  until  it
stops.
Fit a short cable release (obtainable from any good dealer)
into  the  screwed  portion  of  the  cameras  Shutter  Release
Button  [3].  Depress  the  cable  release  and  the  shutter  will
stay  open  until  pressure  is  released.  Some  cable  releases
have  a  screw  lock  which  avoids  the  need  for  holding  it
during a lengthy exposure.
If you do not have a cable release depress the cameras
Shutter  Release  Button  until  the  shutter  opens  and  turn  it
fully  anti-clockwise  to  the  T  position.  The  shutter  will
remain  open  until  the  button is  returned  to  the  normal
position. We recommend the use  of a cable  release where
possible  as  this  will  reduce the  chance  of  camera  shake
during the exposure.  
						

							The  Self  Timer  [7j  provides  about  a  seven  second  delay  in
the  firing  of  the  shutter  and  enables  you  to  get  into  the
picture yourself. Flash can be used. 
Place  camera  preferably  on  a  tripod,  otherwise  on  a  firm
surface. 
Set speed and aperture. Frame area In Viewfinder [27j and
focus.  Cock  Shutter  by  advancing  Film  Transport  Lever  [2]
in short strokes until it stops.
Depress Shutter Release button [3] halfway until lens closes
down and turn it fully clockwise to the V position. 
IMPORTANT- Do not leave the Shutter Release locked in the
V  position  longer  than  necessary  in  order  to  minimize
battery drain. 
Turn  the  Self-Timer  Lever  [8]  down  until  it  will  go  no
further. The V that is revealed is just a reminder that you
should have set the Release Button [3] to its V position. 
Press  the  Self-Timer  Release  Button  p1  and  move  into  the
picture area as quickly as possible. The Lever [8] will slowly
return firing the shutter during its travel.  
						

							Changing the Batteries
The  Meter  is  powered  by  two  Mallory  D386  cells  which
should be changed every twelve months. 
To remove. Place coin in slot of Battery Cover [19] and turn
anticlockwise until slot is horizontal. Remove cover and old
batteries
Fit  two  new  batteries  both  with  +  outwards.  Replace
battery  cover  with  slot  horizontal  locating  the  two  cover
arms  in  the  camera  body  slots.  With  a  coin  edge  push
inwards and turn to lock in vertical position. 
Use a clean linen cloth when handling batteries -the grease
from  bare  fingers  can  adversely  affect  the  electrical
contacts.
To extend the range of your photography
. . . many accessories are available from your dealer
suitable  for  your  Zenith  including  an  exciting  range  under
the Hellos name. 
Alternative Lenses.
The  Zenith  lens  has  a  42mm  screw  mount  and  may  be
removed from the camera body by grasping the whole lens
barrel  and  fuming  it  anticlockwise.  Other  42mm  screw
lenses  of  a  different  focal  length  may  then  be  fitted
providing they are of the single-pin operating type.
Lenses may be interchanged at any point without losing any
frames
.4  In the Hellos range specially computed to suit the
Zenith  -  are  Wide-angle  28mm  and  1  35mm  Telephoto
lenses,  together  with  a  range  of  Zoom  Lenses  some  with
Macro or Close-Focusing facility.
From  the  USSR  come  the  well-known  Mirror  Lenses,  MTO
3M5A  and  MTO  1  000A.  All  lenses  (except  Mirror  type)
operate in the same way as the standard lens.