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Porst 135 C

  • Manufacturer Porst
  • Type Rangefinder camera
  • Type of Film 35mm
  • Focal Length 38 mm
  • Max Aperture f/2.7
  • Focus Manual

The Porst 135 C is a rangefinder camera from Porst. It was sold to photographers by the West German photo dealer in the 1970s. The country of production for this private label model is Japan. The new price at the time of the presentation was around 180 German Mark.

The lens of the Porst 135 C is fixed. The focal length is 38 mm. The largest aperture is f/2.7. The label of the lens is "Color spezial 1:2,7/38 mm". The model has no autofocus system. It is manually focused. The rangefinder can determine whether the subject is sharp or not.

In the inside of the camera an exposure meter is built in. The exposure meter was designed for films with ISO value between 25 and 400.

The Porst 135 C has a bulb mode built-in. An external strobe or a flash unit can be connected to the Hot Shoe. In the Porst 135 C is a thread for a tripod built-in. In addition, there is a connector for a cable release and a self-timer.

The camera has a weight of 340 grams. The dimensions are 11,2 x 7,5 x 5,3 cm.

Films for the Porst 135 C

The Porst 135 C uses 35mm film. For this film format, there is still a good selection of material for color and black and white images. A great film choice for color photos is the Kodak Portra 160* and for black and white pictures the Ilford HP5*. Both are an awesome choice to take important pictures.

Technical Specifications

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Property Specification
Film format 35mm
Picture Format 36 mm x 24 mm
Lens type Fixed lens
Focal Length 38 mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.7
Shutter Speeds 1/650 – 1/30 second
Bulb Mode Yes
Adjustable aperture
Adjustable shutter speed
Auto exposure No
Light Meter CdS light meter
Supported Film Speeds ISO 25 to ISO 400
Exposure Modes Program Auto
Flash Connector Hot Shoe
Rangefinder Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Cable Release Thread Yes
Self-timer Yes
Size 11.2 x 7.5 x 5.3 cm
Dimensions in Inches 4.41 x 2.95 x 2.09 inches
Weight 340 grams
Manufacturer Porst
Brand Company Name Photo Porst

Used Prices

The current average price for this camera is 38,85 € based on 11 offers, as of 6.7.2026.

Average Price per Year

  • 2026: 38,43 €
  • 2025: 38,21 €
  • 2024: 34,22 €
  • 2023: 30,06 €

Frequently Asked Questions

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