Zenit TTL 35mm SLR Film Camera with 55mm f1.8 Lens
Description:
The Zenit TTL has a reputation that goes beyond its modest origins. Built at the Krasnogorsk Mechanical Plant outside Moscow from 1977, it was one of the first Soviet SLRs to feature proper through-the-lens metering, a significant step forward from the older Zenit E. The all-metal body is famously solid and dense, built with the kind of no-nonsense construction that makes these cameras difficult to kill. The fully mechanical shutter needs no battery to fire, and the M42 screw mount gives access to one of the widest and most affordable lens libraries in all of film photography, including many excellent Soviet and German lenses. The 55mm f1.8 lens included here is a fast and capable standard lens, well suited to portraits and low-light photography with a rendering that has real character. There are no automatic modes on the Zenit TTL, just a match-needle meter visible in the viewfinder to guide your settings. A great camera for anyone who wants to learn exposure from the ground up, or who appreciates a piece of photographic history that still shoots beautifully.
Specs:
- Type: Fully mechanical
- Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/500s
- Lens: M42 screw mount, 55mm f1.8
- Modes: Full manual only
Battery: No battery required as fully mechanical
Due to the age of this camera and the nature of old light meters we can't guarantee that the light meter still works. This isn't an issue as the camera will function perfectly without batteries. To meter a scene before taking a picture we recommend using an external light-meter or for you to take our online course that will teach you how to use a film camera without the use of any external tools. Learn more here.
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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