Porst KB 100

The Porst KB 100 is a viewfinder camera. It was sold in the 70’s by Photo Porst. The price in 1972 was around 150 German marks. The model was probably built by the company King from the Black Forest in Southern Germany.

The lens of the Porst KB 100 cannot be exchanged. The focal length is 45 mm and the largest aperture of the lens is f/2.8. The manufacturer’s designation of the lens is “Color Rexar 1:2,8/45”. The snapshot camera has no autofocus. Therefore you have to focus by hand.

The Porst KB 100 has a built-in light meter. The selenium light meter works without batteries. Nowadays, the light meter may have stopped working.

The camera has a bulb setting. An external flash can be connected via hot shoe. In the Porst KB 100 is a thread for a tripod built-in. In addition, there is a connector for a cable release and a self-timer.

The dimensions of the Porst KB 100 are 12,5 x 8,5 x 7 cm. It brings 350 grams on the scales.

Films for the Porst KB 100

The Porst KB 100 uses 35mm film. The 35mm format is the most common film format. Therefore, some manufacturers still produce for this format. Possible films for the Porst KB 100 are the Kodak Gold 200* for color shots and the Kodak T-Max 100* for b/w photos.

Value of the camera

Porst KB 100 is a 35 mm camera that is no longer manufactured. It is a used product that is available on the market. The price depends on the condition of the camera and the accessories that come with it. If the camera is in good condition and all accessories are present, the price may be higher than for a used camera without accessories.

Collectors and photography enthusiasts value the Porst KB 100 as a classic piece of photographic technology. If the camera is in good condition, it can still produce high-quality images.