Belomo Elikon 535

The Belomo Elikon 535 is a viewfinder camera. The 35mm camera was built by Belomo in Belarus. It was introduced in 1990 and was built until the 90s

The lens of the 35mm camera is fixed. The designation “Minar-2 f=35mm 1:3.8” decorates the lens. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.8 and the focal length is 35mm. The focus of the lens is fixed. The minimum distance to the subject must be 100 cm.

The camera has no built-in light meter. There is a switch for films with a sensitivity of ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400, and a different shutter speed is selected depending on the aperture set.

An external flash can be connected via hot shoe. The camera has a thread for a tripod on the bottom. With a size of 10.3 x 6.8 x 4.5 cm the Belomo Elikon 535 weighs 165 grams according to the instructions. The photo camera does not need batteries.

Films for the Belomo Elikon 535

For taking pictures with the Belomo Elikon 535, 35mm films are needed. Films of this format are still easy to get today and are still being developed. A 35mm film for color pictures is the Fujifilm Superia 400*. A possible black and white film for the camera is the Ilford XP2 Super*.

The color film is processed in the C-41 process. This development process is offered by most laboratories.

The exposure area of the Belomo Elikon 535 has a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. At this size, a film (135-36) will usually fit at least 36 photos. The film must be winded manually by the photographer.