Fotosnaiper and Zenit 12XPS

I try without success to find a ZENIT 12C by good conditions.
But now I have the opportunity to by a ZENIT 12XPS even the body only. And a very, very good price.
But will this Zenit 12XPS works on my Fotosnaiper FS-12?
Somebody knows anything about this?
Thank You beforhand.

August.

As long as it has the correct bottom plate with the trigger hole in it, it should fit. I will try tonight at home, I got both units.

Vlad

There are different key points in both cameras.
The release is different. Old series could not be retrofitted once the shutter operation is different in both cameras. recent ones share the same base in both models.
In all cases the exposure meter must be rewired, and it is needed a bottom contact.Not too difficult but one must know what is doing.
In any case it is best to obtain a true XPS or Sds and try to repair the body because it is easier than adapt any other body;
Regards LP

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Originally posted by Vlad

As long as it has the correct bottom plate with the trigger hole in it, it should fit. I will try tonight at home, I got both units.

Vlad

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Iwait hopefull before I order the Zenit 12XPS.
August

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Originally posted by Namur 78

I try without success to find a ZENIT 12C by good conditions.
But now I have the opportunity to by a ZENIT 12XPS even the body only. And a very, very good price.
But will this Zenit 12XPS works on my Fotosnaiper FS-12?
Somebody knows anything about this?
Thank You beforhand.

August.

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Thank You for explanations.
What means "a true XPS or SDS ?

Th

Zenit 12 XPS = 1990 - 1995.

Produced: c.1990
Name: „Зenit-12xps“
Producer: KMZ
Frame size: 24x36.
Lens: -
Shutter: 1/30s-1/500s + B.
Quantity: apr. 40.000 units.


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/362013_Zenit 12XPS avecphoto.docx

AUGUST

Hi August, I was able to successfully fit the 12XPS body onto a 12S lens and base with no problems and take some pictures. So it's pretty safe to say they're interchangeable.



Cheers,
Vlad.

Hello,
I am happy. So a have no more problems, beginning with a Fotosnaiper FS-12 and a non-conectable Praktica MTL5.. I ordered the Zenit 12XPS-camera already.
"Merci beaucoup" again,
August.

Glad to help :)

Cheers,
Vlad

Vlad
the 12XPS body in a 12S set or vice versa can be coupled OK but exposure will be incorrect
But observe that thereare two XPS one with metalic top an another with plastic top. These are completely interchangeable
Regards
LP

SDS means Sviet Diodi Snaiper (in Russian)
XPS means X (=emmiting) Photodiode Sniper (English)

So it will be better that I try to get a Zenit 12C. In this case with my Fotosnaiper FS-12, everething will work. Is it so?
August.

Yea, I'm not sure about the exposure August, Luiz may very well be correct here, I wouldn't rely on internal meter then... just use the handheld meter..

What N0 of Zenit will be the best? ZENIT 12S ? or????

Gr. August.

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Originally posted by Luiz Paracampo

Vlad
the 12XPS body in a 12S set or vice versa can be coupled OK but exposure will be incorrect
But observe that thereare two XPS one with metalic top an another with plastic top. These are completely interchangeable
Regards
LP
on SDS means Sviet Diodi Snaiper (in Russian)
XPS means X (=emmiting) Photodiode Sniper (English)

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Here I am again with my little problem.
You are right, the exposure is incorrect with the Zenit 12XPS on my Fotosnaiper F-12.
For your knowledge, what model of Zenit 12 do you recommend?
Thank You very much for Your help.
"Un grand bonjour"
August