In 2010 I decided to start taking photos with my collection of film cameras, using a different one each week. After 10 years, and 522 cameras, I brought the project to a close. I have been writing a regular column about it in the UK magazine "Amateur Photographer" since 2011.
Friday, 24 February 2012
Week 113 - Zenit-C
According to the serial number, this camera was made in 1959, so it's the same age as me! One of the earlier (though not the first) of the long running Zenit range of SLRs. This one uses the 39mm screw mount, later models used 42mm. This example is unusual in being blue in colour. It seems to work, but previous experience with old Russian SLRs has shown that the shutter curtains do not always run smoothly, even if they sound OK, so it won't be until I develop the film that I'll know if there is a problem.
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