The Revueflex 5005 is a SLR camera. It was sold by Revue / Foto Quelle and introduced in the 70s. It was manufactured for the Bavarian company by the Japanese manufacturer Chinon. The 35mm camera was also sold by the Japanese company under its own brand name as “Chinon CE II Memotron”.
The lens of the Revueflex 5005 is exchangeable. This is possible trough the M42 lens mount. In most cases the camera comes with the Revue Auto Revuenon 1:1,4 f = 55 mm. There is a wide range of lenses for the M42 screw mount. The first M42 lens was developed by Zeiss. Large producers of M42 lenses were Pentax, Zeiss, Pentacon and KMZ. You have to focus the lens manually.
The camera comes with an exposure meter. The exposure meter is designed to measure exposure through the lens of the camera. The exposure can be set automatically by the camera in aperture priority mode. The desired exposure time can be also determined manually. The aperture is also individually selectable.
The Revueflex 5005 has a bulb mode, for example for long exposures. With the Bulb setting, it stays open as long as the photographer holds the shutter button down. Hot shoe flashes can be used with the Revueflex 5005. There is also a PC flash socket.
Films for the Revueflex 5005
The Revueflex 5005 needs photo film, more precisely 35mm film. 35mm films are still produced by different producers. One option for b/w images is the Ilford HP5*. A possible film for color pictures is the Agfaphoto Vista 400*.
The color negative film is developed in the C-41 development process. The C-41 process is offered by almost all photo labs.
Them Revueflex 5005 exposes an area of 24 mm x 36 mm. For example, a 36-frame 35mm film can hold at least 36 photos at this size. The film is winded manually in the camera.
If you like, you can use the built-in self-timer or a separate cable release to trigger the camera. The possibility of using a tripod provides the necessary stability. The camera weighs 760 grams and the dimensions are 14,5 x 9,7 x 5,45 cm.
The 35mm camera can only be found in used condition trough second hand sellers. The condition determine mainly the price for the camera today.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Single lens reflex camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens mount | M42 lens mount |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure times | 1/2000 second to 1 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 25 to 3200 |
| Exposure modes | Aperture priority, Manual mode |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC-Flash |
| Flash sync speed | 1/90 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Size | 14,5 x 9,7 x 5,45 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.71 x 3.82 x 2.15 inches |
| Weight | 760 Grams |
| Company name of the brand | Foto Quelle |
| Manufacturer | Chinon |
| Estimated value / Used price | 127,67 Euro Estimate based on used prices of 3 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of June 15, 2026 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 114,60 Euro (123.39 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2024 | 86,45 Euro (93.09 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 130,32 Euro (140.71 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Revueflex 5005
Is the Revueflex 5005 a manual focus camera?
Yes, the Revueflex 5005 uses manual focus. You adjust the focus on the lens itself. It uses an M42 screw mount, allowing for a wide variety of lenses.
What kind of film does this camera use?
It uses standard 35mm film, also known as 135 film. You can use both color and black and white film. The camera exposes a 24x36mm frame.
Can I use a flash with the Revueflex 5005?
Yes, it has both a hot shoe and a PC flash sync socket for connecting external flashes. This allows for use with a wide range of flash units.
How does the light meter work on the camera?
The Revueflex 5005 has a built-in light meter that measures the light through the lens. It offers both automatic and manual exposure modes.
What's the size and weight of the 35mm camera?
It's relatively compact, measuring 14.5 x 9.7 x 5.45 cm and weighing 760g. This makes it reasonably portable for its type.