Samsung Evoca 140 Neo

The Samsung Evoca 140 Neo is a snapshot camera. The 35mm camera was built by Samsung. The Samsung Evoca 140 Neo was also sold under the name “Samsung Vega 1400”.

The camera comes with a fixed zoom lens. The focal length range is 38 – 140 mm and the maximum aperture is 38 mm at f/4.6. The manufacturer’s designation of the lens is “Samsung Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan 38-140 mm Auto Macro”. Manual focusing is not necessary with the 35mm camera. The Samsung Evoca 140 Neo has an auto focus.

The camera has a built-in light meter. It is designed for films from ISO 50 to ISO 3200, and the DX code on the film cartridge determines the correct sensitivity. Exposure is set automatically by the camera.

The Samsung Evoca 140 Neo has a bulb mode for long exposures. The shutter can remain open for a variable time between one and sixty seconds to expose the film.

The Samsung Evoca 140 Neo has a built-in flash. For ISO 100 films, it reaches up to 5 metres at 38 mm. The 35 mm camera has a self-timer. There is also a thread for a tripod.

At a size of 11.6 x 6.3 x 4.4 cm, the Samsung Evoca 140 Neo weighs 230 grams according to the manual. The power supply of the 35mm camera is provided by a CR123A battery (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Samsung Evoca 140 Neo

The Samsung Evoca exposes 140 Neo cartridges with 35mm film. The 35mm format is very common, so there are still some manufacturers and many development laboratories. A good choice for the compact camera are the Agfaphoto Vista 200* (color film) and the Kodak TRI-X 400* (black and white film). Both films are a good basis for snapshots.

The color film is developed in the C-41 process. This development process is offered by most laboratories. For example, you can hand in your films for developing at many drugstores in Germany.

The pictures have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. In panorama mode, the image is cropped with two images to create a panorama effect.

The film is transported by the camera with a motor.