Zenit 212k 35mm SLRs

Zenit 212k 35mm SLRs 

DESCRIPTION

  • Manual 35mm TTL metering camera
  • Pentax K-Mount
  • Shutter speed: 1/8 to 1/500 sec plus Bulb
  • Mechanical operation - no batteries required
  • Flash synch: 1/30 sec
  • ISO range from 25 to 3200

  • USER REVIEWS

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    [Jul 31, 2024]
    Janwil


    Strength:

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    Weakness:

    none so far

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    [Jul 01, 2024]
    audittiler


    Strength:

    AI Nikkors of the same vintage, this camera takes beautiful photographs, with a classic Nikon look. I particularly like using it with my 105/2.5 Nikkor, for the absolutely beautiful rendition of out of focus highlights. I have had other more "modern" cameras, including current all-electronic ones [Basket Random](https://basketrandom.pro/)

    Weakness:

    but I prefer using my Nikon F by far over any other camera I have or have ever had.

    Price Paid:
    43234
    Purchased:
    New  
    Model Year:
    1999
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    [Apr 25, 2024]
    Toddclo


    Strength:

    Worked beautifully with a standard electronic flash- mobile mechanic near me

    Weakness:

    none . . .

    Purchased:
    New  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    [Jul 12, 2007]
    Chris Nielsen
    Intermediate

    Strength:

    Cheap!!!!
    Built in light meter works well enough for print film
    Mine came with a razor sharp prime
    Photos are sharp, well exposed and detailed
    Looks cool
    Worked beautifully with a standard electronic flash

    Weakness:

    Shutter sounds terrible compared to a Japanese SLR
    Very basic lightmeter
    Meter is the only battery powered part, works fine without power
    Very limiting 1/500 max shutter and 1/30 flash sync
    No built in flash
    Began eating film after 18 months of very light use

    This was my first SLR, I got it because it was cheap and I have a thing for Russian stuff. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the photos came out, for the most part. The lightmeter is useful, but because the maximum shutter speed of 1/500 is way way too low for bright conditions, even stopped right down, on a bright day the meter constantly indicates overexposure. The built in lightmeter is a strange beast - it gives you either a red or green indication, with no way to know how far out you are. But it has a meter! This was a revelation compared to the 1950's Pentax I learned on. I finally trashed it when it started eating film!

    Similar Products Used:

    Pentax S2 (mfg 1959)
    Canon 350D
    Canon 30D

    OVERALL
    RATING
    2
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
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