Samsung Fino 700S

The Samsung Fino 700S is a snapshot camera. The 35mm camera was built by Samsung and was also sold under the name “Samsung Maxima Zoom 70 GL”.

The Samsung Fino 700S comes with a zoom lens d that cannot be changed. The name of the lens is “Samsung Aspherical Lens Zoom 38-70mm”. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.5 (38 mm) and the zoom range is 38 – 70 mm. The Samsung Fino 700S has a built-in autofocus system.

The Samsung Fino 700S has an exposure meter for measuring exposure. It can use the exposure for films with a sensitivity from ISO 50 to ISO 1600. The camera determines the correct film speed using the DX code. The exposure settings are automatically adjusted by the compact.

The camera comes with a bulb mode. This can open the shutter for up to 60 seconds. In low light conditions, the built-in flash can be used. The Samsung Fino 700S has a self-timer and a tripod socket.

The power required for the camera comes from a CR2 battery (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Samsung Fino 700S

You will need photo film for the Samsung Fino 700S. Films for the 35mm format are needed. The 35mm format is the most common film format. Therefore some manufacturers still produce for this format. A 35mm film for colour photography is the Kodak Portra 400*. A possible black and white film is the AgfaPhoto APX 100*.

Colour film is developed in the C-41 process. This development process is carried out by all photo laboratories that offer development of 35mm film. For example, the large drugstore chains in Germany offer the development of colour films.

The exposure area of the Samsung Fino 700S is 24 mm x 36 mm. With this size, 36 pictures fit on a 36 mm film.

The Samsung Fino 700S is only available on the used market. The prices for the camera vary depending on its condition. Unfortunately this type of camera is no longer of high value.