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Zenit 12XP
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  • redbaron Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 5th Mar 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Ah Soviet engineering! Well, what Carl Zeiss was to the DDR, Zenit was to the USSR. I have a Zenit 12XP which has finally given up the ghost on me and I think I am actually going to have to replace it. That being said they go cheap on ebay so it is tempting to nab another. It was my first 'prope ...

  • kikhobor 11th Sep 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I am a beginner in photography,Zenit12xp is a true master for my development of photographic senses and camera handling. But I am having a problem since I bought the camera from an auction and could not have any manual.Could anyone be kind enough to send me complete Zenit12xp manual at kikhobor@redi ...

  • Enrique. 22nd Jul 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I own a Zenit12xp 35 mm camera. I bought it in Cuba. I emigrated to the United States, and after 9 years living in the US, somebody brought it to me from Cuba. I had to clean it, and after 9 years without use, the camera works perfectly, and take better pictures than the Canon cameras. I have it ...

  • Diobonik. 2nd Jul 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    If you want to own a cheap camera, reliable, that can allows you to do very good pics and understand photography, this is the camera for you. No frills, sovietic style, but will never abandon you. Black and white pics are great with this camera. Works with any time and condition. I am happy with it, ...

  • David. 31st May 2003

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Have not owned this camera but I owned a Zenit B many years ago. It was heavy and crude but it took good photos through its helios PRESET aperture lens. The Jupiter-9 85mm portrait lens for it was excellent and the lens I used for most of the time. The Zenit 12XP looks considerably more refined than ...

  • Tom Tiger. 22nd May 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The 12xp represents REAL photography. If you truly wish to
    learn photography then this is the way to go. No programs, no autostuf but a back to basics camera. It's cheap, it's durable and the lenses are excellent. It has a M42 mount which means you can get a lot of good and cheap lenses for it. ...

  • Vaidis OK. 19th Sep 2002

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have had a Zenit 12XP 35mm SLR camera with Helios 44, Mir 1B and Jupiter 37A lenses since 1994. The TTL exposure calculation system works perfectly. The only bad point is that there are no automatic modes for fast shooting - every time you need to set shutter speed and aperture by hand. And no aut ...

  • Misiek. Rank: Lance Corporal 8th May 2002

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Zenit 12XP is an excellent 35mm SLR camera for its price. A real workhorse, I have had it for 19 years without any trouble. The helios lens is magnificent. I recommend this camera to anyone that is on a budget or just starting out in photography.