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Ease of Use5.5/10 Based on 2 ratings
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Overall Rating8.5/10 Based on 15 ratings
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10- Zenit 12XP Reviews

  • Full review by
    Guest.
    on 14th Apr 2008


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    SOLID! Dependable, satisfying, and the helios lens is sharp and contrasty. What a juggernaut.
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  • Review by
    harlee112833 Rank: Lance Corporal
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    on 8th May 2004


    User Rating : 4
    Respect : +2

    I purchased my Zenit 12XP 35mm SLR Camera, or perhaps it should be referred to as the 12HR, since the Russian cyrillic letters stand for XR, on Ebay for around $25.00. It was being sold under the Cambron label. Apparently the seller had no idea what it was, for he mentioned that there is some sort of battery holder on the back of the camera. The camera was in "like new" condition. I had a Zenit back in the 80's, with an external meter, and this one had the same heft and feel of of that older ...
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  • Review by
    redbaron Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
    on 5th Mar 2004


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    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 'proper' 35mm camera and I got it with a few lenses to play with. The Zenit is good and chunky, it's a durable bit of kit and can take a knock or two without a problem which compares well with many of the ...
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  • Review by
    kikhobor
    on 11th Sep 2003


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    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@rediffmail.com
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  • Review by
    Enrique.
    on 22nd Jul 2003


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : -2

    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 as my favorite collectible toy, and still use it, and the pictures impress everyone.
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  • Review by
    Diobonik.
    on 2nd Jul 2003


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : +1

    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, because it's "retro" but give you a lot of satisfaction.
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  • Review by
    David.
    on 31st May 2003


    User Rating : 6
    Respect : 0

    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 my Zenit B was. Yes, I agree the Praktica cameras were the most unreliable ever made with their shutter problems, plastic top and bottom plates.
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  • Review by
    Tom Tiger.
    on 22nd May 2003


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : +3

    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. There are even forums around the world to help you with this camera. So... free support, a good camera, and it even has a TTL meter. Which, imho, is a good meter. The 12xp forces you to think abou ...
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  • Review by
    Vaidis OK.
    on 19th Sep 2002


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : +5

    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 autofocus, of course.
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  • Review by
    Misiek. Rank: Lance Corporal
    on 8th May 2002


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : +10

    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.
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