Carena Twin

The Carena Twin is a point and shoot camera. It was presented by Carena in the 90s and sold at Photo Porst in Germany.

The lens of the Carena Twin cannot be changed. There are two focal lengths to choose from, 35mm and 55mm. It is possible to switch back and forth between the two. The 35 mm is made up of 3 elements, while the 55 mm tele has five. The focus of the lens is fixed.

The Carena Twin has a built-in light meter. The correct exposure is set automatically by the camera. There is a built-in flash for shooting in low light conditions. The recharge time is about six seconds.

The camera weighs in at 236 grams. The dimensions are 13 x 7 x 5 cm. The power source of the 35mm camera are two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Carena Twin

What is needed for the Carena Twin is photographic film. Films for the 35mm format are used. 35mm films are still produced today and can be developed in most labs. A great film choice for color images is Kodak Ultramax 400* and for B&W images is Ilford Delta 400*. With the size of the exposure range, 36 photos usually fit on a normal film (135-36). The film transport is automatic. Also the film winding is motorized.

Value of the camera

The Carena Twin was a compact film camera manufactured in the 1990s. The camera’s new price at the time was in the range of around 100 D-marks in Germany, which made it an affordable option for photographers.

Today, as digital cameras have largely supplanted analogue photography, you can buy a working model of the Carena Twin for just a few euros. However, these cameras often have signs of use and it is important to check the condition carefully before buying one. Nevertheless, the Carena Twin remains an interesting camera for lovers of analogue photography.