The Samsung Fino 170 Super is a camera by the Korean company Samsung. This model was also sold under the name “Samsung Maxima Zoom 170 GLM”.
The lens of the Samsung Fino 170 Super is fixed. The focal length of the zoom is 38 mm to 170 mm and the maximum aperture is 38 mm at f/4.7.
The manufacturer’s designation of the lens is “Samsung SHD Lens Zoom 38-170mm Auto Macro”. The lens is focused by a built-in autofocus system.
The Samsung Fino 170 Super has a built-in light meter. It can use the exposure for films with a sensitivity from ISO 50 to ISO 3200. The camera determines the correct film speed using the DX code. Aperture and exposure time are set automatically by the camera.
If you want to take long exposures, there is the bulb setting. The maximum shutter speed is 60 seconds.
The Samsung Fino 170 Super comes with a built-in flash. According to the instructions, the power of the flash reaches up to 4.4 metres. The 35mm camera comes with a thread for a tripod. A self-timer is also built in.
Measuring 11.6 x 6.5 x 5.1 cm, the Samsung Fino 170 Super weighs 250 grams according to the instructions. A CR123A battery (eBay / Amazon*) provides the power supply.
Films for the Samsung Fino 170 Super
According to the manual, the Samsung Fino 170 needs Super 35mm films. 35mm films are still offered by various manufacturers. Possible films for this model are the Kodak Portra 400* for colour images and the Kodak TRI-X 400* for black and white images.
The camera exposes an area of 24 mm x 36 mm. Given the size of the exposure area, a normal film (135-36) can usually hold 36 photos. In panorama mode, two bars are inserted into the image to create the illusion of a panorama.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Snapshot camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 38 mm - 170 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/4.7 |
| Zoom function | Yes |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Exposure times | 1/400 second to 1/3 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 50 to 3200 |
| Auto DX | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Panorama function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x CR123A battery |
| Size | 11,6 x 6,5 x 5,1 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.57 x 2.56 x 2.01 inches |
| Weight | 250 Grams |