Introduction - Zenith 12 Manual

To get the best results
trom your Zenith study
these instructions
thoroughly to make sure
you are familiar with the
essential features of the
camera before you start
taking pictures. It is
a
ested that before
ng the first film you
sit down with the
instructions in front of
you and try out all the
controls to generally 'get
the feel' of the camera. It
is also recommended
that a lest' film be shot
and the results
examined before taking
further pictures. This will
enable any early
operator errors to be
corrected and will give
you confidence for the
future.
As a 'system' camera
your Zenith will accept a
Introduction
large number of different
lenses and additional
accessories; we
parttcularly recommend
as most suitable those
from the Helios range
which will enable you to
cope with almost any
photographic situation.
Your Zenith is sturdily
built to work happity
under widely varying
conditions but rt should
always be remembered
that as a precision
optical instrument it
must at all times be
treated with due care
and consideration and
protected from shock,
damp, dust, sand and
sudden changes of
temperature. With care it
will give many years of
reliable service - and
bnffiant pictures.
This booklet has been
provided to enabie you
to get the best results as
quickly as possible and
is not intended to be a
comprehensive manual
of photography. There
are many good
inexpensive books on
photographic technique
available and your
dealer will be pleased to
recommend one suitable
for your particular need.
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