Zenit 19 User Manual
ZENIT-19 User manual, 1980 year
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Zenit-19
This text is identical to the one in the User manual, English version, 1980 year.
1. Uses and Advantages
ZENIT-19 camera is intended for taking amateur pictures on black-and-white or color films; it can be
used as well for special kinds of photography, for macro- and microphotography, for reproduction
works, etc. It accepts interchangeable lenses having mounting thread of M42x1 and flange/film
distance of 45.5 mm. The following features are remarkable with the ZENIT-19 camera:
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semi-automatic exposure meter which measures light through the lens (TTL system)
provides for correct exposure setting when taking pictures with the standard lens as well as with
interchangeable lenses, light filters, supplementary lenses, extension tubes;
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needle indicator in the viewfinder field of view enables to find the best possible combination
of aperture and shutter speed without interrupting the subject viewing; it indicates insufficient or
exessive illumination as well;
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electromechanical shutter of the camera gives a wide range of shutter speeds and ensures
uniform exposure over the whole-frame;
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special light indicator provides for quick checking of the batteries;
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self-rezeroing frame counter automatically resets at “0” upon opening the camera back door;
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instant return mirror ensures continuous viewing of a subject before and after exposure;
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high speed lens is fitted with a pre-set diaphragm mechanism which automatically stops
down the lens at the moment of the shutter firing or on pressing the depth-of-field pre-view button;
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focusing can be done both by a microraster or a ground glass circle in the centre of the
finder field of view;
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shutter cocking and film advance by one frame are easy and quick to perform by turning the
shutter cocking lever through a small angle;
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built-in self-timer enables you to take a picture of yourself among your friends or to make a
separate self-portrait.
2. Specifications
Picture size — 24x36 mm
Film used — 35 mm, perforated
Length of film in cassette — 1,85 m
Number of frames — 36
Shutter speeds — from 1 to 1/1000 s, “B” (by hand) and long exposure
Exposure meter supply — from two PX-13 batteries
Film speed range — from 16 to 500 ASA
Lens mounting thread — M42x1
Viewfinder linear field of view — 22,8x34,2 mm
Tripod socket thread — 1/4ʺ
Standard lens
ZENITAR-M or HELIOS-44M
Focal length
50 mm
58 mm
Maximum relative aperture
f/1.7
f/2