Samsung Fino 80 Super

The Samsung Fino 80 Super is a camera from Samsung. This camera model was also sold under the name “Samsung Maxima Elite 80”. It was also available with a data backplane.

The zoom lens of the Samsung Fino 80 Super cannot be replaced. The name of the manufacturer for this lens is “Samsung Aspherical Lens Zoom 38-80mm”. The focal length is 38mm to 80mm and the largest aperture of the lens is f/6.3 at 38mm. The Samsung Fino 80 Super has a built-in autofocus system.

The Samsung Fino 80 Super has a light meter for measuring exposure. The light meter is designed for films with a sensitivity of ISO 50 to ISO 1600. The camera reads the DX code of the film cartridge and sets the light meter accordingly.

Exposure settings are determined automatically by the camera. In Bulb mode, long exposures of up to 60 seconds are possible.

A built-in flash is available for taking pictures when there is insufficient light. The power ranges up to 3.8 meters at ISO 100, and the flash charges after about seven seconds.

The Samsung Fino 80 Super has a thread for a tripod and a self-timer. Measuring 11.3 x 6.5 x 4.2 cm, the model weighs 200 grams according to the user manual. Power is supplied by a CR2 battery (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Samsung Fino 80 Super

The Samsung Fino 80 Super is designed for 35mm format according to the manual. The 35mm format is the most common film format. Therefore some manufacturers still produce for this format. A recommendation for shooting with this camera is Kodak Ultramax 400* for color images and Ilford XP2 Super* for black and white images.

The development of the colour film is done in the C-41 process. C-41 films are developed by almost all photographic laboratories. The development of a 35mm colour film is possible at most drugstore chains in Germany, for example.