The Porst EL 500 is a rangefinder camera. It was introduced by Photo Porst in the 1960s. This model was probably built by the company Dacora.
The lens of the Porst EL 500 cannot be changed. The maximum aperture is f/2.8 with a focal length of 45 mm. The name of the manufacturer for the lens is "Rodenstock Color Trinon-Lanthan 1:2.8/45". The lens is focused by hand. The Porst EL 500 does not have an autofocus function. Whether the subject is sharp can be determined by the rangefinder.
The Porst EL 500 has a built-in light meter. The desired exposure time can be determined manually. The aperture is also freely selectable. The Porst EL 500 has a bulb mode, for example for long exposures. The shutter is open for a variable time. A Prontor central shutter is installed in the camera.
Hot shoe flashes can be used with the Porst EL 500. There is also a connection for flash cubes.
The Porst EL 500 has a built-in self-timer. It also comes with a connector for a cable trigger and tripod. The dimensions of the Porst EL 500 are 13 x 9 x 6.5 cm. It weighs in at 530 grams.
Films for the Porst EL 500
The Porst EL 500 must be equipped with 35mm films. 35mm films are still produced today and can be developed in most photo labs. The Kodak Gold 200* is a possible color film for this model. Black and white images are with the Kodak TRI-X 400* possible.
