The Carena FL is a simple camera made for Carena, one of the house brands of the German photo retailer Photo Porst. Photo Porst was one of the largest photo dealers in the Federal Republic of Germany at that time.
The Carena FL is a snapshot camera made of plastic. The housing is black.
The 35mm camera comes with a fixed lens. The focal length is fixed and is 34 mm. The widest aperture is f/5.6 and the distance setting of the lens is fixed.
The camera comes with a setting option for the aperture. The photographer has a choice of two settings (Cloudy and Sunny). In low light conditions, the built-in flash can be used. The photographer has to manually advance to the next image with a wheel.
The dimensions of the 35mm camera are 13 x 7 x 5.5 cm. At this size, it weighs 175 grams. The power source of the compact camera are two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Carena FL
What kind of films are needed for the Carena FL? The camera is designed for 35mm film. 35mm films are still manufactured today. They can be developed in most laboratories. The cost of development is usually in the range of two to five euros. Digitization and any prints are usually charged extra.
Good choices for the Carena FL are Fujifilm Superia 400* (color film) and Ilford Delta 100* (black and white film). Both films are offered by well-known manufacturers and provide reproducible results with the photo camera.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Snapshot camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 34 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/5.6 |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 2x AA batteries |
| Size | 13 x 7 x 5,5 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.12 x 2.76 x 2.17 inches |
| Weight | 175 Grams |
| Estimated value / Used price | 13,33 Euro Estimate based on used prices of 3 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 27.11.2023 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 13,52 Euro (14.07 US-Dollar) |