The Carena 50 MF is a viewfinder camera. It was presented by Photo Porst in 90s. The camera was built in Taiwan and is made of plastic.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. 34 mm is the focal length of the lens. The largest aperture available at the camera is f/3.5. The focus of the lens is fixed. The minimum distance needed to the subject is 1 m.
In the Carena 50 MF an exposure meter was integrated. The aperture and shutter speed is set fully automatically by the 35mm camera and cannot be changed. There is a built-in flash for taking pictures in insufficient light.
Films for the Carena 50 MF
The Carena 50 MF requires 35mm films. The 35mm format is the most common film format. Therefore, some manufacturers still produce for this format. The Agfaphoto Vista 400* is a possible color film for the Carena 50 MF. Black and white images are with the Kodak T-Max 100* possible.
The color film is being developed in the C-41 process. The C-41 process is standardized and is offered by most development laboratories.
At this size, 36 images will fit on a 135-36 film. The film is automatically winded by the camera. The new price of the camera at that time was 100 DM-Mark. Today you should be happy if you get more than 5 US-Dollar for the camera.
The power supply is provided by two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Power supply | 2x AA batteries |
| Company name of the brand | Photo Porst |
| Country of production | Taiwan |
| Estimated value / Used price | 31,14 Euro Estimate based on used prices of 12 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of June 15, 2026 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 24,25 Euro (25.98 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2024 | 25,92 Euro (27.06 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 24,48 Euro (25.98 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Carena 50 MF
Is the Carena 50 MF a good quality camera?
The Carena 50 MF is made of plastic and doesn't feel particularly high-quality. It's a basic, budget-friendly camera from the 90s.
What kind of lens does this point-and-shoot have?
It has a fixed 34mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. The focus is also fixed, meaning you can't adjust it.
How does the camera control the exposure?
The exposure (aperture and shutter speed) is fully automatic. You can't manually set these settings. It supports ISO 100 and 400 film.
What type of film does the camera use and how many pictures can I take?
It uses standard 35mm film. A single 36-exposure roll will let you take 36 pictures. The camera automatically advances the film.
Does this simple camera have a flash?
Yes, it has a built-in flash to help with pictures in low-light conditions. It's a useful feature for a basic camera like this.
Hi, I also have a Carena 50 Mf camera, is it normal for the flash to not turn on when there is no film in it?