The Zenit is very easy to make fun of, yet for all its crudeness - it really can be a very capable camera. Old 42mm screw lenses can be acquired for a fraction of their original cost so it is possible to build a comprehensive outfit for very little outlay. Don't worry about the results, it will shame many more expensive cameras. Wildlife photography may be difficult, as the camera makes fractionally less noise than a ship running aground when you release the shutter. These later versions are more convenient than the Zenit E, simply because the camera has the necessary linkages to automatically stop down the lens to the set aperture at the moment of release. This camera was bought for £8, including the Helios lens used for this picture.
