Micronta 35X

The Micronta 35X is a 35mm camera. It was built in the 50s by Haking in Hong Kong. The model was then sold under the Micronta brand. The model was offered by Haking as “Halina 35X“. Micronta was probably a trademark of the American company Radio Shack.

The 35mm camera comes with a fixed lens with fixed focal length. The designation “Halina Anastigmat 1:3.5 / 45mm” decorates the lens. The lens has a focal length of 45mm. The 35mm camera has no autofocus. The lens is focused manually. The closest focusing distance of this lens is 1 m. The largest aperture is f/3.5, the smallest according to the marking f/16.

Exposure is not measured by the Micronta 35X. There is therefore no automatic exposure control. The aperture and exposure time can be freely selected.

The camera comes with a bulb mode. The use of a flash is possible via the PC flash socket. The Micronta 35X offers the possibility to connect a cable release and has a thread for a tripod.

The camera weighs 550 grams and the dimensions are 11,4 x 7,6 x 6,7 cm. For the picture taking the camera needs no batteries or energy.

Films for the Micronta 35X

Which films are required for the Micronta 35X? The camera is designed for 35mm films. 35mm films are still produced by different producers. Possible films for the Micronta 35X are the Kodak Portra 400* for color shots and the AgfaPhoto APX 400* for b/w photos.

The color film is being developed in the C-41 process. This is offered by almost every photo lab.

The negatives of Micronta 35X have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. The film in the camera must be winded manually, as there is no automatic film transport.

The model can today only be found used. The condition and functionality of the camera determine the price for a used copy.