Zenit 12 - Page 21

For exposures longer
than the meter range
(1/30th at f/2) the “B”
setting on the Speed
Dial
[1]
must
be
used,
The
exposure
should
be
determined by using a
hand-held
meter
such
as
the
Leningrad
or
by
experience/estimation.
Although the camera
may be rested on a firm
surface the best results
will be obtained by the
use of a tripod but avoid
those of a flimsy nature.
A Helios Tripod or
Helios Mini- Tripod
(illustrated) is ideal
Set the Speed Dial to
"BE.
Set the Aperture Ring
[9]. Focus and cock
shutter by advancing
Film Transport Lever [2]
in short strokes until it
stops.