Zenit Users Unite!

[blackdoglab]

Howdy folks and salutations,
I've had my Zenit 12 for nearly a year now and I must admit that we (boris and I) have a real friendship. We go everywhere and do everything. Soooooo, I was just wonderin' how many of you folks own and use one of these snazzy soviet creations.

 

[scyzoryk_o4]

Haha.. My parents bought Their Zenit 12x around 20 years ago. They used it in Poland, Greece, finally when they came to Canada they retired it and started to use a newer compact..Since then i have just rediscovered it a couple nights ago and WOW i have never held such a sturdy camera in my life.I plan to use it as my first film camera just as my parents did.

 

[blackdoglab]

The way I see it is, five shutter speeds is plenty for me.

 

[NoChance]

I am loving mine, such a sturdy camera. Only thing is I seem to be lacking a strap, and it is quite heavy, so that is a slight burden....

 

[Mitica100]

Used to have one, a Zenit B which I bought in Brno, Czech Republic in 1973. That camera lasted until mid 80s when I attempted to take it apart and clean it. Boy, have I learned a lesson! Ever since I learned how to do it properly but it's fair to say that the Zenit B was my first casualty. I do own a Zorkii 4 special issue of 1967, "50 Years of Soviet Power" though...

 

[NoChance]

Just my luck! Last two rolls I put throught hte Zenith all had light leaks. Looks Like I have a problem on my hands.

 

[blackdoglab]

Make sure that the back is closed tightly. Sometimes it likes to make mischief.

 

[Torus34]

Drat!

Here I am, working with a Fed, a Zorki and a Kiev, and I could have bought a V8! Oops! 'Scuse me. Meant to say 'Zenit', not 'V8'.