The Halina Vision AFS-Mini presents itself as an affordable compact camera model with an automatic function. It is a product of the company Haking. It was produced in a factory in Hong Kong.
Camera features
With a permanently mounted lens, the Halina Vision AFS-Mini guarantees a reliable photos. The integrated autofocus system takes care of the sharp setting of the motifs. A practical sliding door protects the lens from external influences.
The heart of the camera is its integrated exposure metering system. With the help of the automatic film sensitivity detection, which is made possible by the film cartridge, the Halina Vision AFS-Mini automatically adjusts the harmony between aperture and exposure time, which means that manual adjustments are not necessary.
There is also a built-in flash, complemented by a special "red-eye" reduction feature. The camera also comes with other useful features, including the ability to set an optional self-timer and a tripod mount.
The camera uses CR123A batteries (eBay / Amazon*) for power, although it is advisable to use rechargeable batteries.
Film types for the Halina Vision AFS-Mini
According to the user manual, the Halina Vision AFS-Mini is compatible with standard 35mm films. These types of film are available from various providers and can be developed without difficulty.
Among the recommended films for this type of camera are the Kodak Gold 200* for colorful shots and the Ilford Delta 400* for black and white to find pictures. Other companies such as Lomography, Fujifilm, Rollei, Adox and Foma also offer suitable films.
A variety of photo labs are available to develop these films. The prints can either be ordered directly from the negatives or digitized to use as digital copies.
The negative formats of the Halina Vision AFS-Mini measure 24 mm x 36 mm. An automated system ensures film advance after each shot, while a counting device at the top shows the number of photos already taken.
At the end of the film, it is automatically rewound into its cartridge. Only then is it safe to open the camera and remove the film for development. To avoid damage from exposure to light, never open the camera before the film is fully rewound.
Halina Vision AFS Mini Remote
The Halina Vision AFS-Mini Remote is a variant of this camera. As you can guess from the name, this model comes with a wireless remote control. So you can take a photo from a distance.
