Revueflex 3000 SL

The Revueflex 3000 SL is an SLR camera. It was presented by Foto-Quelle / Revue in the 70s. However, it was not manufactured by Foto-Quelle, they were only responsible for distribution, but by Chinon. The 35mm camera is identical to the Chinon CX. The Revueflex 2000 CL is also identical in functions. On this one, the body is chrome, not black.

The lenses of the Revueflex 3000 SL are interchangeable. The lenses for the M42 thread can be used. The Revue Auto Revuenon 1:1.7/55 mm is often the standard lens. The lens is focused by hand.

There is a wide range of interchangeable lenses for the M42 lens mount. The M42 thread is the successor of the M39 mount. Some major manufacturers of M42 lenses were Zeiss, Pentax, Pentacon and Zenit/KMZ.

The camera comes with a light meter. As with most SLR cameras, exposure is metered through the lens. The exposure time and aperture can be selected by the photographer. The camera comes with a bulb setting option. This leaves the shutter open as desired.

The use of a flash is possible via the PC flash socket. The 35mm camera has a built-in self-timer. In addition, there is a port for a cable release and a thread for a tripod.

Films for the Revueflex 3000 SL

Without photo films, nothing works with the Revueflex 3000 SL. More precisely, the camera needs 35mm films 35mm films are still produced by various manufacturers. A 35mm film for color photography is the Kodak Ultramax 400*. A possible black and white film is the Ilford Delta 100*.

Color film is designed to be developed in the C-41 process. C-41 film can be developed by most photo labs. B/W film must be processed in a suitable black and white developer.

The area of the negatives of the Revueflex 3000 SL have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm.

The 35 mm camera can only be bought in used condition. Depending on the condition and functionality, the used price varies.