Porst CR-5

The Porst CR-5 is a SLR camera. The 35mm camera is a product of Photo Porst, a former mail-order company from Nuremberg, Germany. The 35mm camera was built by Fuji and was also available on the market under the name “Fujica AX-3“.

The main difference between the CR-5 and the Porst CR-3 is the additional manual exposure modes. The Porst CR-7 comes with all four important exposure modes.

The Porst CR-5 comes with interchangeable lenses. Lenses with a Fujinon X bayonet / Fujica X mount can be used with the camera. There is no autofocus with the 35 mm camera. You have to focus on the subject by hand.

The built-in light meter makes it easier to measure exposure. It is designed for films in a range from ISO 12 to ISO 3200. The exposure is measured by the lens. It can be photographed in an aperture preselection mode or a fully manual mode.

If you want to take long time pictures, there is the bulb-setting. With the Bulb setting, it stays open as long as the photographer holds the shutter button down. A external flash can be connected via the PC flash port or Hot Shoe.

Films for the Porst CR-5

The Porst CR-5 exposes 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 Kodak Portra 160*. If you want to stay monochrome, the Ilford Delta 100* is not bad.

The Porst CR-5 can be triggered by a self-timer or an additional cable release. A thread for a tripod is available. The dimensions of the Porst CR-5 are 13,5 x 8,4 x 4,8 cm. It brings 500 g on the scales. The camera needs one PX28 battery.

The 35 mm camera is only available in used condition. The price for a used copy of the depends on the condition and functionality.