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Originally Posted by JeniSkunk
Back when I bought my 35mm SLR in late 1984, a ZENIT 12XP, the Praktica Super TL had been retired for several years by then, and the MTL 3 was their current model.
For beginners to 35mm SLR photography at the time, folks were pointed to the Zenit, the Praktica MTL 3, or the Pentax K 1000.
I've never thought about attempting to do film astrophotography using the Zenit. Camera body weight is the issue. The camera body is 668g / 23.56oz.
When I hear the term 'T2' in relation to photographic equipment, what immediately comes to my mind is the Tamron Adaptall T2 mounts and lenses.
I still have the Zenit, and all it needs is a pair of new LR44 batteries to bring the meter back up. Not that it needs the meter working, to be able to be used.
I'll have a look at that program. Thanks for the link Jeremy.  |
I have several Soviet cameras - all are rugged, dependable and take superb photos so long as you understand real photography - which we did back then
Out of the couple I have, the FED is my favourite (the Leicaski
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My first SLR was a Minolta, and that was a VERY dependable camera. A mate borrowed it once, and broke it by forcing the winder against the clutch - wasn't worth repairing it