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| Photograph Quality | 9/10   |
|---|---|
| Features | 6.9/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.8/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.1/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.5/10 |
Full review by
Guest.
on 14th Apr 2008
User Rating : 9
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SOLID! Dependable, satisfying, and the helios lens is sharp and contrasty. What a juggernaut.
Guest.'s review and ratings | 14 words
Review by
harlee112833
expert review 
on 8th May 2004
User Rating : 4
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+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 ...
harlee112833's full review | 586 words
Review by
redbaron
on 5th Mar 2004
User Rating : 9
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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 ...
redbaron's full review | 290 words | 4 comments added.
Review by
kikhobor
on 11th Sep 2003
User Rating : 9
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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@rediffmail.com
kikhobor's full review | 77 words
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.
Enrique.'s full review | 71 words
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.
Diobonik.'s full review | 80 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
David.
on 31st May 2003
User Rating : 6
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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.
David.'s full review | 87 words
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 ...
Tom Tiger.'s full review | 147 words
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.
Vaidis OK.'s full review | 73 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Misiek.
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.
Misiek.'s full review | 54 words | 26 comments added.
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