Zenit 19 User Manual - page 7
ZENIT-19 User manual, 1980 year
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Note!
When the shutter has been fired by the self-timer, press the release button of the camera
before cocking the shutter for the next time.
13. Taking Flash Pictures
The camera shutter is synchronized for use with different types of flash
units (X-synchronization). To connect a flash unit with the camera, the
latter is fitted with two special devices:
a) hot shoe 14;
b) flash unit connector socket 6 located on the front wall of the camera.
Flash pictures can be taken at shutter speeds of 1/60 s and longer.
To secure a flash unit in shoe 14 first remove protective strip 15 out of
the shoe. When a flash unit is not used, shield the contact with the
protective strip.
14. Using interchangeable lenses and taking close-up pictures
The ZENIT-19 camera permits use of interchangeable lenses provided with M42x1 mounting thread
and flange/film distance of 45.5 mm.
With the help of a special stand the ZENIT-19 camera can be used for making copies of
drawings, manuscripts, photographs.
To do reproduction works use should be made of extension tubes that go between the camera
body and the lens.
To achieve the magnification that you want either, one tube or a combination of tubes can be
used.
To make use of extension tubes having no control pins the diaphragm mode selector switch
should be set to “M” mode and the lens diaphragm should be operated manually.
15. Changing the batteries
The electric circuit of the exposure meter is supplied from two PX-13 batteries. The batteries should be
checked in the following cases: every time after loading the camera with film; when the camera was
out of use for a long period of time; when changing exhausted batteries.
To check the batteries for serviceability press battery check button 23.
Should the batteries be serviceable, a red light signal will appear in window 22.
To change the PX-13 batteries do the following:
— using a coin turn screw 19 of cover 18 counterclockwise and remove the cover;
— take out the exhausted batteries;
— into the compartment marked “ + ” put a battery with its sign “ + ” downwards and into the
compartment marked “ + ” put the second battery with its sign “ + ” facing you;
— put the cover on the compartment and tighten the screw;
— press battery check button 23.
16. Handling and Care of the Camera
The ZENIT-19 camera is a precise optical mechanical instrument. Handle the camera carefully; keep it
clean and protected from bumps and jolts, dust, and sharp changes of temperature.
Do not touch the optical details since this is likely to damage their coating. Clean the coated
optical surfaces only from outside with a clean soft piece of fabric or cotton wool slightly
dampened with rectified alcohol or ether. The mirror and Fresnel lens may be cleaned only if
absolutely necessary with a very soft dry brush but in no case with humid cleaning agents.
Keep the camera within its carrying case. In so doing the lens should be capped and the shutter
fired.