The Porst 135 auto is a 35mm camera. It was sold in the 1970's by Photo Porst from Nuremberg. The model was probably made by King KG in Bad Liebenzell in the Black Forest, Germany.
The camera comes with a fixed lens with fixed focal length. The manufacturer's name of the lens is "Color-Spezial C 2.8/40 mm". The maximum aperture is f/2.8 at a focal length of 40 mm. There is no autofocus with the 35 mm camera. You have to focus on the subject by hand.
For measuring the exposure, the Porst 135 auto has an exposure meter. It is designed for films from ISO 25 to ISO 400. The exposure settings are determined automatically by the camera.
The camera has a bulb mode. The shutter can remain open for a variable time and expose the film. However, this mode can only be used in conjunction with a cable release.
For additional lighting options, an external flash can be attached to the camera's hot shoe. This can be particularly useful in low light conditions or for creative lighting effects in photos.
The camera also has a thread for a tripod so that stable and steady shots can be taken without fear of camera shake or blurring. This is especially important for long exposure shots or when using slow shutter speeds. Some tripods also help to position the camera at different angles or heights, which allows for more creative composition possibilities.
With a size of 11 x 7,5 x 6,5 cm, the Porst 135 auto weighs 235 grams. The 35mm camera does not need any batteries.
Films for the Porst 135 auto
The Porst 135 auto needs 35mm film. This type of film is still being produced and can be processed by most photo laboratories without any problems. A good choice for color photography is the Agfaphoto Vista 400*. If you want to stay monochrome, the AgfaPhoto APX 100* is not bad.
