Zenit Automat body USSR SLR 35mm film camera KMZ Pentax K-mount FULLY WORKING

Zenit Automat, SLR camera 35 mm, #900_9407, Pentax K-mount Krasnogorsky mechanical plant named after Zverev (KMZ), USSR Excellent condition. Fully working. Lightmeter and shutter work properly. Body has signs of age. Lens and batteries are not included. History of the camera This is the first model of the new family of Soviet SLR cameras. It was produced at KMZ plant in 1985-94. This new family consisting of "Zenit-Automat", "Zenit-14", "Zenit-AM", "Zenit-AM2" replaced the previous models "Zenit-TTL", "Zenit-19". Before "Zenit-Automat" was introduced, experimental "Zenit-20,-21,-22 and -23" were made. This is the first camera of KMZ plant with Pentax K-mount. This camera has TTL (CdS photoresistors) and Automatic Exposure with Aperture priority. Totally 68002 pieces were made. When exported abroad had a name "Zenit-Auto". Cocking recess is with cocking piece. Rewind is by a roulette wheel. Frame counter is self-throwing off when opening the rear cover. The only shutter speed when using flash is 1/60s. Camera has a hot shoe and flash synchrocontact "X". Viewfinder size is 23*35 mm (95% of real frame), has Fresnel lens. Camera has a jumping diaphragm and Depth of field preview. Default lenses are "MC Helios 44K-4"(2/58), "Helios 44K-4"(2/58), "MC Helios 77K-4"(2/50), "Helios 77K-4"(2/50). In the viewfinder there are LEDs. When flashing the upper - shutter speed is faster than 1/1000s, when flashing the lower - shutter speed is slower than 1/30s. When flashing in turn - shutter speed is between 1/1000 and 1/30. Camera has four modes: "L" - locked, "B" - bulb exposure, "X" - shutter speed 1/60s (for flash), "A" - automatic mode. "Zenit Automat" was a base for: -"Zenit 14" - produced by KMZ at 1987-90, 567 pieces made. Simplified version with semi-automatic exposure control. Instead of mode dial barrel with shutter speed mounted. -"Zenit AM" - produced by KMZ at 1988-99, 11802 pieces made. New shutter with metal blades (FZL-84) was used, this shutter was used at late versions of "Zenit-19" and "Zenit-18". Noise and vibration of the shutter were reduced. The only shutter speed when using flash is 1/125s. When out of batteries is works with 1/125s and B. Default lenses are "MC Helios 44K-4"(2/58), "MC Helios 77K-4"(2/50). -"Zenit AM2" - produced by KMZ at 1992-97, 27240 pieces made. Simplified version of "Zenit-AM" without self-timer. -"Zenit AM3" - produced by KMZ at 1993-94, 13 pieces made. Experimental camera without self-timer. -"Zenit APM" - produced by KMZ at 1994-95, 15 pieces made. Shutter with metal blades (FZL-84) was used. Camera can work both in automatic mode (Aperture priority) like "Zenit-Automat" and in semiautomatic mode (choose of aperture with pre-set shutter speed). Barrel with shutter speed mounted instead of exposure compensation barrel. -"Zenit APK" - produced by KMZ at 1992-98, 6394 pieces made. Version of "Zenit-APM" with Japanese shutter "Copal". Characteristics remain the same. Сharacteristics: S/number - #900_9407 Frame size - 24x36. Shutter speeds - 1/30-1/500, B. Type of thread - M42x1/45.5 Body - aluminium. Dimensions (mm): 134*92*53 Mass - 552 g ------------------------------------------------- Conditions: Economy shipping to the address stated at Pinkoi with tracking number, usually sent within 3 business days after payment. See the photos for details. Photos are actual - that is exactly the camera you will receive. Please, do not hesitate to contact me for any information required. Please, watch my other items. I combine shipping - write to me what items do you want to buy, and I will calculate the discount for combined shipping. Package is packed thoroughly and carefully and marked as a “gift”. If you need to add invoice in the envelope or not to mark as a “gift”, write to me. 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