Zenit KM User Manual - page 8
ZENIT KM User manual, 2003 year
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figures, indicating the distance range within which objects will be focused on the film. For example,
lens”MC Zenitar-.K-2” is focused up to the distance of 3 m, and the value of the diaphragm, with
which the survey will be produced, it is equal to “11”. In this case on scale 19 against two numbers
“11” of scale 18 the image will be focused from 1,5 to ∞.
5.5. Photographing
To obtaining a sharp image, the camera must be held motionless, by smoothly pressing the shutter
release button. To prevent movement of the camera, it is recommended to press the left elbow against
the body for horizontal pictures, and for vertical pictures – the right elbow.
Turn on the camera. The frame number will light up in the frame counter.
Having prepared the camera for picture taking, make certain of correct focusing and framing, take
the picture by smoothly pressing the shutter release fully.
The camera provides three kinds of shooting:
1. Time lapse shooting
Smoothly press fully and then let go of the shutter release button:
– The shutter will open and then close;
– The film will advance one frame;
– The shutter will reset;
– The frame counter will advance by one number – the photographic cycle is complete.
The cycle will be repeated with the repeated pressure of the shutter release button.
2. Series shooting with a frequency of 2 frames/s with shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/2000 s
Smoothly press the shutter release button fully, and hold it in this position.
The camera will work continuously for several cycles.
The quantity of photographs will correspond to the time of the retention of the shutter release
button. The recommended series is not more than 8 frames. It is recommended to wait not less than 10
minutes between series. Ignoring these recommendations sharply reduces the life of the batteries!
3. Photographing with the self timer
Photographing with the self timer it is recommended to mount the camera on a tripod, then:
– Compose the image;
– Focus the camera;
– Select the correct exposure in accordance with the selected subject, the photographing in mode
“A” you must install the eyepiece cover of the viewfinder, having previously removed the eye piece
cover 13 Fig. 3;
– Press the self timer release button 10 Fig. 2 and take your planned place before the lens. The
countdown shutter release begins with the pressure on the self timer release button:
– The shutter release indicator begins to flash 3 Fig. 1 and the frame counter for appromimately 15
seconds.;
– The approach of the shutter release is determined by an increase in the frequency of flashing of
the shutter release indicator and frame counter during the final two 2 seconds;
– Ater which the shutter operates, the film advances one frame and the shutter is reset;
– The frame counter will advance by one number.
If the self timer release button is pressed by mistake, to end the automatic release repeatedly press
on the same button.
5.6. Unloading the Camera
When the end of film in the cassette is reached, the camera automatically stops
advancing frames, and the blinking number of the last frame taken is displayed in the
frame counter. This it signals that the film needs to be rewound (rewind of film into
the cassette). To rewind the film, press and do not release the film rewind button
Fig. 2 until the film is completely rwound into the cassette (the camera rewind motor
stops running).