Porst CR-3

The Porst CR-3 is a camera from Photo Porst. It is a SLR camera built by Fuji and also sold as “Fujica AX-1” on the market.

In addition to the CR-3, there were also the Porst CR-5 and Porst CR-7, the three cameras differ mainly in the selectable exposure modes. The CR-3 has only the aperture priority mode. The CR-5 also has a manual mode. The CR-7 comes with four modes, aperture priority, shutter priority, program mode and manual mode.

The lenses of the Porst CR-3 are interchangeable. She comes with a Fujinon X bayonet / Fujica X Mount. The focus of the lens must be adjusted manually.

The Porst CR-3 has a built-in light meter. It is designed for shooting with film at a speed of ISO 12 to ISO 3200. The exposure is measured by the lens. The CR-3 has an aperture preselection mode, in which the photographer sets the aperture and the camera automatically selects the exposure time.

Bulb mode is available for long exposures. A flash unit can be used via the hot shoe or the PC flash connection.

Films for the Porst CR-3

The Porst CR-3 needs 35mm film. The 35mm format is the most common film format. Therefore, some manufacturers still produce for this format. A color film for 35mm camera is the Kodak Portra 400*. A possible film for black-and-white images is the Ilford Delta 400*.

The Porst CR-3 has a thread for a tripod. It can be triggered by self-timer or by cable release. The dimensions of the 35mm camera are 13,5 x 8,4 x 4,8 cm. At this size her weight is 500 g. The power supply comes from one PX28 battery.

The production of the camera was ended. Nowadays the camera can only be found used. The prices for the Porst CR-3 vary depending on the condition.