The Porst 135 B is a 35mm camera and was sold under the Photo Porst trademark. The model was on the shelves in the 70s. The camera was produced by King KG from Bad Liebenzell in the Black Forest, Germany.
The camera comes with a fixed focal length. The maximum aperture is f/2.8 with a focal length of 40 mm. The name of the lens is “Color-Spezial C 2,8/40 mm”. The camera has no autofocus. Therefore you have to focus by hand.
Photography is made easier by the built-in selenium exposure meter. It can be used for films with a sensitivity of ISO 25 to ISO 400.
Bulb mode is available for long exposures. The shutter is open for a variable time. This function can only be used in conjunction with a cable release.
The dimensions of the 35 mm camera are 11 x 7.5 x 6.5 cm according to the instructions. It weighs 230 grams. The camera does not need any batteries to take pictures. An external flash can be connected by Hot Shoe. There is also a thread for a tripod.
Films for the Porst 135 B
The Porst 135 B is an analogue camera and needs to be equipped with 35mm film. The 35mm format is very common, which is why there are still some manufacturers and many development laboratories. A good choice for color photography is the Fujifilm Superia 400*. If you want to stay monochrome, the AgfaPhoto APX 100* is not bad.
The color negative film is developed in the C-41 development process. This development process is available at almost every photo lab.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 40 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure times | 1/500 second to 1/30 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Selenium light meter |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 25 to 400 |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | Not necessary |
| Size | 11 x 7,5 x 6,5 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.33 x 2.95 x 2.56 inches |
| Weight | 230 Grams |
| Company name of the brand | Photo Porst |
| Manufacturer | King |
| Estimated value / Used price | 61,66 Euro 100,5090,9860,25479,1453,1010335,79721,1066,50 Estimate based on used prices of 3 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 13.5.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 59,32 Euro (63.86 US-Dollar) |