{"product_id":"zenit-12xp-35mm-slr-camera-zeiss-jena-ddr-135mm-lens","title":"Zenit 12XP 35mm SLR Camera Zeiss Jena DDR 135mm Lens","description":"Vintage Soviet Zenit 12XP SLR from the 1980s – tough, reliable M42 mount camera with TTL metering. Paired here with a quality Carl Zeiss Jena DDR 135mm telephoto lens – great for portraits, compression, and distant subjects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDurable build, classic Soviet tank feel. Perfect for film enthusiasts looking for an affordable, characterful setup.Cosmetic condition : Good\u003cbr\u003eWinds : Yes\u003cbr\u003eFires : Yes\u003cbr\u003eShutter speeds : Good\u003cbr\u003eLight meter : Working with new battery fitted\u003cbr\u003eView finder : Slight line down the middle, a little dull but perfectly usable.\u003cbr\u003eMirror : Clean\u003cbr\u003eLight seals : Good\u003cbr\u003eFilm chamber : Clean\u003cbr\u003eLens : Light fungus on front part of the optics, should not effect image results\u003cbr\u003eBatteries : New battery fitted\u003cbr\u003eFilm required :  35mm (not included)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZenit 12XP Light Meter:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsert battery (correct type for meter).\u003cbr\u003eSet ISO\/ASA on the dial for your film.\u003cbr\u003eFocus on subject, press shutter button halfway (activates TTL meter).\u003cbr\u003eViewfinder shows 2 red LEDs on the right:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpper LED: overexposed → close aperture (higher f-number).\u003cbr\u003eLower LED: underexposed → open aperture (lower f-number).\u003cbr\u003eAdjust aperture\/shutter until LEDs alternate\/blink or neither lights (correct exposure).\u003cbr\u003eHalf-press to meter. Test battery first.","brand":"Zenit","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57898211311948,"sku":null,"price":52.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4673\/5948\/files\/409a3832-9879-4e51-b080-6eacbd59822c.jpg?v=1782485202","url":"https:\/\/vintagedeals.uk\/products\/zenit-12xp-35mm-slr-camera-zeiss-jena-ddr-135mm-lens","provider":"Vintage Deals UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}