It’s 1968 – From Prague to Paris protest and revolution ripples its way across Europe. Back in the famous KMZ (Krasnogorskiy Mekhanicheskiy Zavod) factory near Moscow The Zenit E is in production. Little did they know that this camera would become revolutionary in the development of SLRs. Since the first E models appeared in 1965 over 8 million rolled out of production until 1981. The camera took its place in history as one of the most popular SLRs.
Its inbuilt light meter makes the Zenit E a very tempting SLR indeed. Perfect exposures are easy to achieve when the light is already correctly calculated and you only have to adjust the aperture and shutter-speed settings accordingly. Usually an inbuilt exposure meter is an expensive perk. However, part of the Zenit E’s popularity came from the fact that it is such an affordable, quality SLR.
Why was the 1968 model so significant? Simply before this date the cameras lacked a flash mirror. Sounds unspectacular but when you have the ability to constantly view your subject right up until the moment of exposure – your odds of capturing the shot you want are far better. When you throw in the built-in light meter with both a light-weight and functional design – it’s not hard to see why the 1968 E model became the prototype for future SLRs. The Zenit E oozes 60s Soviet charm and in the spirit of true revolution it made a quality SLR affordable for the average Josef.
Its inbuilt light meter makes the Zenit E a very tempting SLR indeed. Perfect exposures are easy to achieve when the light is already correctly calculated and you only have to adjust the aperture and shutter-speed settings accordingly. Usually an inbuilt exposure meter is an expensive perk. However, part of the Zenit E’s popularity came from the fact that it is such an affordable, quality SLR.
Why was the 1968 model so significant? Simply before this date the cameras lacked a flash mirror. Sounds unspectacular but when you have the ability to constantly view your subject right up until the moment of exposure – your odds of capturing the shot you want are far better. When you throw in the built-in light meter with both a light-weight and functional design – it’s not hard to see why the 1968 E model became the prototype for future SLRs. The Zenit E oozes 60s Soviet charm and in the spirit of true revolution it made a quality SLR affordable for the average Josef.
Features
Built-in un-coupled Selenium light meter
Instant return (flash) mirror
Helios 44-2 (2/58) lens
Adjustable shutter speeds 1/30-1/500 sec + ‘B’
Shutter-setting lever
Compatible with the Zenit Fisheye lens
We have a very limited number of these refurbished deadstock heroes.
They may be pushing 40 years old but their full warranty means they are still ready for anything!
They may be pushing 40 years old but their full warranty means they are still ready for anything!
You would be right to observe that the Zenit KM is a younger more flashy character than the Zenit E. In fact you can fire up to 2 frames per second with this hot shot. It’s a semi-pro SLR for the adventurous snapper. You can choose automatic or fully manual settings. Aperture priority – which means once you have set the aperture and focus the KM will select the shutter speed- from 1/2000 to 1 second. The Zenitar 50/2 is a killer of a lens with a massive aperture range. And it reads DX film codes.
This badboy reflects some rather nice fine-tunings on earlier models. It looks the business and does the business. The 412 makes it easy for you – you just have to adjust your focus and use the lights in the viewfinder as a guide to determine the right aperture and shutter speed. It even knows what ISO you are using because it can read DX codes. Like the Zenit KM, it boasts that Zenitar 50/2 lens with its huge maximum aperture.
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This heavy-weight champ and undisputed professional instrument allows you to capture any scene on YOUR terms. Its OF-28P swing-lens sweeps across and sees a full 120 degrees. Each shot yields a 58mm long negative – nearly the width of two standard frames!
If there is something more James Bond than the Zenit MF-1, we’ve yet to see it. These rare, silent and concealable original Russian military cams were originally designed for surveillance. The combo of a clockwork motor, fast lens and responsive shutter ensures frames can be fired in bullet-like succession – your subject stands no chance!
If there is something more James Bond than the Zenit MF-1, we’ve yet to see it. These rare, silent and concealable original Russian military cams were originally designed for surveillance. The combo of a clockwork motor, fast lens and responsive shutter ensures frames can be fired in bullet-like succession – your subject stands no chance!
Even if you have never had the urge to see in the dark before the The NV-100 and the NV-Selene will give you a strange curiosity. Quite simply the secrets of the darkness are illuminated for you in bright green! The NV-100 is a full-on 100/1.5 telephoto lens, while the NV-Selene is a more discreet 50/1.6 lens. When the naked eye has problems detecting light these lenses amplify the unseen light particles and present a clear green image. Both lenses also possess infra-red illuminators for no-light situations….
Sticking with the espionage theme - these dinky door-mounted 180 degree Fisheye peepholes were handcrafted in Russia for your snap-happiness!
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