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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:
semi-automatic exposure meter which measures light through the lens (TTL system)
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provides for correct exposure setting when taking pictures with the standard lens as well as with
interchangeable lenses, light filters, supplementary lenses, extension tubes;
needle indicator in the viewfinder field of view enables to find the best possible combination
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of aperture and shutter speed without interrupting the subject viewing; it indicates insufficient or
exessive illumination as well;
electromechanical shutter of the camera gives a wide range of shutter speeds and ensures
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uniform exposure over the whole-frame;
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
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down the lens at the moment of the shutter firing or on pressing the depth-of-field pre-view button;
focusing can be done both by a microraster or a ground glass circle in the centre of the
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finder field of view;
shutter cocking and film advance by one frame are easy and quick to perform by turning the
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shutter cocking lever through a small angle;
built-in self-timer enables you to take a picture of yourself among your friends or to make a
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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 — 1/4
Standard lens
Focal length
Maximum relative aperture
Zenit-19
ZENITAR-M or HELIOS-44M
50 mm
f/1.7
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User manual, 1980 year
58 mm
f/2
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Page 1: Specifications
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. - Page 2 The present Description contains the basic characteristics and essential operating principles of the ZENIT-19 camera and should not be regarded as a hand-book on photography in general. Before using this camera make thorough study of the operating procedures given in the present Description.
- Page 3 15 — protective strip 16 — tripod socket 17 — film speed dial 18 — battery compartment cover 19 — battery compartment cover screw 20 — cassette chamber 21 — cassette spool guide 22 — battery check window 23 — battery check button 24 —...
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Page 4: Loading The Camera
ZENIT-19 User manual, 1980 year 30 — aperture scale 31 — lens mounting ring 32 — focusing ring 33 — distance scale 34 — depth-of-field scale 35 — diaphragm setting ring 36 — diaphragm mode selector switch 37 — diaphragm control pin 4. -
Page 5: Aperture Setting
ZENIT-19 User manual, 1980 year 6. Aperture Setting Set a selected aperture value against the index mark by turning diaphragm setting ring 35. The diaphragm is capable of operating in two modes: — in automatic one (selector switch 36 in “A” position). In this mode turning of diaphragm setting... - Page 6 ZENIT-19 User manual, 1980 year 9. Depth-of-field Determing With the lens focused, you can determine the distance from the film to the near and far depth-of-field limits by making use of scales 33 and 34. For example, the lens is focused for 3 m and the aperture value, which is to be used, is that of “8”.
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Page 7: Taking Flash 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. - Page 8 ZENIT-19 User manual, 1980 year Do not remove the lens from the camera unless absolutely necessary, since it could allow dust and dirt to get into the camera and onto the surfaces of the lens optical details. Since the camera is a complex instrument, any repair and corresponding adjustment should be performed by highly-skilled specialists in repair shops only.