The Revue Auto S22 is a camera from Foto Quelle. The German photo retailer offered the camera in the 1960s in West Germany under the house brand Revue. The rangefinder camera was built by the Konica company in Japan.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. 45 mm is the focal length of the lens. The maximum aperture is f/1.8. The lens is composed of six lens elements in four groups. There is a filter thread for attaching external 55 mm filters.
There is no autofocus on the 35mm photo camera. You have to focus on the subject by hand. The rangefinder helps you to focus and indicates whether the correct distance has been set. The closest focusing distance of this lens is 90 cm.
The 35 mm camera has a light meter. It is designed for an ISO range of 25 to 400. The exposure time can be set manually. The aperture is also freely selectable. But there is also an automatic mode. Here, the exposure time is selected and the camera chooses the appropriate aperture.
The Revue Auto S22 has shutter speeds from 1/500 second to 1 second a Bulb mode. An external flash unit can be connected to the PC flash socket. The camera has a built-in self-timer. It also comes with a connection for a cable release and tripod.
The camera weighs 750 grams and measures 13.8 x 8.22 x 7.35 cm. The camera requires a PX625 battery (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Revue Auto S22
What films does the Revue Auto S22 need? 35 mm format films are used. There is no automatic motor for film transport. As a rule, 36 pictures fit on one roll.
This type of film is still produced and can be processed by most photo labs without any problems. Available photo films for the Revue Auto S22 that are easy to get are the Kodak Ultramax 400* for colour shots and the Ilford HP5* for b/w shots.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Rangefinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 45 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 90 cm / 2.952 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Rangefinder | Yes |
| Filter thread | 55 mm |
| Lens design | 6 elements in 4 groups |
| Exposure times | 1/500 second to 1 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 25 to 400 |
| Exposure modes | Shutter priority, Manual mode |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | PC-Flash |
| Flash sync speed | 1/500 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x PX625 battery |
| Size | 13,8 x 8,22 x 7,35 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.43 x 3.24 x 2.89 inches |
| Weight | 750 Grams |
| Company name of the brand | Foto Quelle |
| Country of production | Japan |
| Estimated value / Used price | 70,67 Euro 116,17105,2466,02537,9958,3911291,72814,9074,02 Estimate based on used prices of 3 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of December 16, 2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 54,00 Euro (58.45 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2024 | 85,65 Euro (92.00 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Revue Auto S22
What type of focusing system does the Revue Auto S22 utilize?
The Revue Auto S22 is a rangefinder camera, meaning it uses a rangefinder system for manual focusing. The user manually adjusts the focus and the rangefinder helps confirm the correct distance.
What is the lens aperture range on this 35mm camera?
The fixed lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. While the exact minimum aperture isn't specified, it's adjustable manually, offering a range of aperture settings.
Does the Revue Auto S22 have an automatic exposure mode?
Yes, it offers an aperture-priority automatic exposure mode. The user selects the shutter speed, and the camera automatically sets the appropriate aperture.
What kind of film does the compact camera use and how many shots per roll?
The Revue Auto S22 uses standard 35mm film. A typical 35mm roll will hold 36 exposures.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Foto Quelle camera?
The Revue Auto S22 measures 13.8 x 8.22 x 7.35 cm and weighs 750 grams.