The King Regula Picca C is a 35mm camera. It was built by King KG in Bad Liebenzell in southern Germany. The production took place in the 70s.
The lens of the King Regula Picca C cannot be changed. The lens is called "Color-Isconar 40mm f/2.8". The focal length is 40 mm and the largest aperture of the lens is f/2.8. The viewfinder camera has no autofocus. Therefore you have to focus by hand.
The King Regula Picca C has no meter for the right exposure. There is a window for a selenium exposure meter. But there is nothing behind this model.
The camera comes with a bulb adjustment option. The shutter can remain open for a variable time. An external flash can be fired via the built-in hot shoe.
The King Regula Picca C has a cable release and a tripod thread. The bulb function is only available in conjunction with the cable trigger. With the 35mm camera you can take pictures without electricity.
Films for the King Regula Picca C
The camera needs 35mm films. The 35mm format is very common, which is why there are still some manufacturers and many development laboratories. For black-and-white 35mm shots, the Ilford XP2 Super* a good choice. For color images you can use the Agfaphoto Vista 400*.
The color film is processed in the C-41 development process. This development process is offered by most laboratories.
The negatives of the camera have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. For example, a 36-frame 35mm film can hold at least 36 photos at this size. The photographer has to rewind the film manually.
