The Carena Mini-Zoom 70S is a point-and-shoot camera. It was sold by Photo Porst in Germany in the 90s under their house brand.
The camera comes with a fixed focal length lens. The lens is named “Zoom Lens 35 – 70 mm Auto Macro”. The zoom range is from 35 mm to 70 mm. The camera is equipped with an autofocus. The closest focusing distance is specified as 55 cm for this lens.
The Carena Mini Zoom 70S is equipped with a built-in light meter. It can be used with films from ISO 50 to ISO 3200. The camera reads the DX code of the film cartridge and sets the light meter accordingly. The correct exposure is automatically set by the camera.
The Carena Mini Zoom 70S has a Bulb setting for long exposures. A flash is built in for low-light pictures.
On the LCD screen you can see the number of pictures taken. The camera comes with several modes: snapshot (focus at 1.3 to 5 m), continuous shooting, double exposure, interval shooting, long exposure, landscape shooting (focus at infinity), macro, self-timer (normal, two shots in a row), flash (on, off, red-eye) and backlight compensation.
The dimensions of the 35mm camera are 12.1 x 6.5 x 4.1 cm. It weighs 235 grams. Power is supplied by a CR 123A battery (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Carena Mini Zoom 70S
Nothing works for the Carena Mini-Zoom 70S without 35mm film. 35mm films are still offered by various manufacturers. Possible films for the compact camera are the Kodak Portra 400* for color photos and the Ilford HP5* for B&W images. The film transport is motorized. Also the threading of the film after inserting and closing the back works automatically.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Snapshot camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 35 mm - 70 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/3.9 |
| Minimum focus distance | 55 cm / 1.804 ft |
| Zoom function | Yes |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Exposure times | 1/400 second to 1/3 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 50 to 3200 |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash modes | Red-eye reduction |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x CR123A battery |
| Size | 12,1 x 6,5 x 4,1 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.76 x 2.56 x 1.61 inches |
| Weight | 235 Grams |
| Estimated value / Used price | 42,15 Euro Estimate based on used prices of 14 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of June 15, 2026 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 40,81 Euro (43.30 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2024 | 44,51 Euro (47.63 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 42,77 Euro (45.46 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Carena Mini-Zoom 70S
How far away can I focus with this camera?
The Carena Mini-Zoom 70S has a minimum focusing distance of 55 cm (21.7 inches) with its 35-70mm zoom lens. This allows for close-up shots, although it also offers a macro mode for even closer focusing.
What kind of film does this point-and-shoot camera use?
This camera uses standard 35mm film. You can use color films like Kodak Portra or black and white films like Ilford HP5. The film is automatically advanced.
Does the camera have a built-in flash?
Yes, the Carena Mini-Zoom 70S has a built-in flash. It offers different flash modes including on, off, and red-eye reduction. This is useful for low-light situations.
What are some of the shooting modes?
It offers various modes such as landscape, macro, self-timer, multiple exposures, and bulb for long exposures. There's also a burst mode for taking multiple shots in quick succession.
Does this compact camera automatically adjust the exposure?
Yes, the camera has a built-in light meter that reads the DX code from the film cartridge and automatically adjusts the exposure settings for optimal results. It supports film speeds from ISO 50 to ISO 3200.
How to use the multi exposure function? ( I think it can only double exposure and continuous shooting)