Camera Zenit 3M (PBR)

The Zenit 3M is a classic 35mm film camera that was produced by the Russian camera manufacturer KMZ (Krasnogorsk Mechanical Works) from the early 1960s to the 1970s.

The Zenit 3M is a robust and straightforward single-lens reflex (SLR) camera designed for 35mm film photography. It was part of the Zenit series of cameras, known for their simplicity, durability, and affordability.

The Zenit 3M has a distinctive and boxy design, typical of many Soviet-era cameras. It features an all-metal body with leatherette coverings and a top-mounted film advance lever.
The camera has a pentaprism viewfinder on the top, allowing the photographer to compose and focus the image through the lens.

The Zenit 3M typically features an M42 screw mount, allowing for the use of a wide range of interchangeable lenses.
It has a horizontally traveling cloth focal-plane shutter with shutter speeds ranging from 1/30 to 1/500 seconds, plus a Bulb mode for long exposures.
The top-mounted film advance lever is used to advance the film to the next frame. It has a manual film rewind knob as well.
The camera offers manual exposure control, with settings for aperture and shutter speed. The exposure settings are adjusted by rotating rings on the lens and camera body.
The pentaprism viewfinder provides a bright and clear view of the scene, making it easier to focus and compose shots.
The Zenit 3M uses standard 35mm film cartridges, allowing for the capture of 36 exposures on a roll of film.

To take a photo with the Zenit 3M, the photographer adjusts the aperture and shutter speed settings manually based on the desired exposure.
The photographer focuses the lens using the split-image focusing aid in the viewfinder.
After composing the shot, the shutter is fired, and the film is advanced to the next frame.

The Zenit 3M, like many Soviet-era cameras, gained popularity for its affordability and reliability. While it may lack some of the advanced features found in modern cameras, it remains a favorite among film photography enthusiasts and collectors of vintage cameras.

The Zenit 3M is appreciated for its simplicity, rugged build, and the unique character it imparts to photographs captured with it.

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