The Weist 135 is a viewfinder camera. The 35mm camera was produced by Haking in Hong Kong. There the model was offered under the name “Halina 3000”.
The 35mm camera comes with a fixed focal length. The name of the lens is “Halinar Anastigmat 1:2.8 F=45mm”. The focal length is 45mm and the maximum aperture is f/2.8. The camera has no autofocus. It is focused manually. The closest focusing distance for this lens is 100 cm.
The Weist 135 has a built-in light meter. The metering cells work without electricity, but may lose accuracy over the years and may also stop working completely. Exposure time and aperture can be freely selected.
The camera has a bulb setting. An external flash can be used via the hot shoe or PC flash port. The 35mm camera has a connector for a cable release. There is also a thread for mounting a tripod.
Films for the Weist 135
Without photo films, nothing works with the Weist 135. The camera needs 35mm films more precisely. For this film format, there is still a good selection of material for color and black and white images. A 35mm film for color pictures is the Agfaphoto Vista 200*. A possible black and white film is the AgfaPhoto APX 100*.
The color film is processed in the C-41 process. This is offered by almost every photo lab.
The exposure area of the Weist 135 is 24 mm x 36 mm big. For example, a 36-frame 35mm film can hold at least 36 photos at this size. The film in the camera must be winded manually, as there is no automatic film transport.
The model can today only be found used. The price for a used copy of the camera vary depending on the condition.
Similar versions
Versions based on the Halina 3000
- Lumière Cil 3000
- Viewfinder camera
- 35mm
- 45 mm
- Manual
- Hot Shoe, PC-Flash
- Tripod mount
- Opticam 3000
- Viewfinder camera
- 35mm
- 45 mm
- Manual
- Hot Shoe, PC-Flash
- Tripod mount
- Weist 135
- Viewfinder camera
- 35mm
- 45 mm
- Manual
- Hot Shoe, PC-Flash
- Tripod mount
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 45 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 100 cm / 3.28 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure times | 1/250 second to 1/30 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Manual mode |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | Not necessary |
| Manufacturer | Haking |
| Country of production | Hong Kong |
FAQ about the Weist 135
Is the Weist 135 a 35mm camera?
Yes, the Weist 135 is a 35mm camera, also known as the Halina 3000, manufactured in Hong Kong. It uses standard 35mm film rolls.
Does this camera have autofocus?
No, the Weist 135 doesn't have autofocus. It's a manual focus camera, meaning you need to adjust the focus ring yourself. The closest focusing distance is 100cm.
What kind of lens does the camera use?
The Weist 135 has a fixed Halinar Anastigmat 1:2.8 f=45mm lens. This means it has a 45mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8.
Can I use a flash with the camera?
Yes, the camera has both a PC-flash sync and a hot shoe for connecting external flash units. This allows for flash photography.
How do I advance the film?
The Weist 135 uses 35mm film and the film advance is manual. You manually wind the film after each shot to advance to the next frame.