Samsung Maxima Elite 80

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

The zoom lens of the Samsung Maxima Elite 80 cannot be replaced. The name of the lens is “Samsung SHD Lens 38-80mm”. The zoom range is 38mm to 80mm and the maximum aperture is 38mm at f/6.3. It has a built-in autofocus system.

The Samsung Maxima Elite 80 is equipped with a built-in light meter. It is designed for an ISO range from 50 to 1600. The film speed is determined via the DX code on the film cartridge. The exposure settings are automatically set by the compact camera.

The camera has a bulb setting. In this mode, long exposures of up to 60 seconds are possible.

In low light conditions, the built-in flash can be used. The flash range is 3.8 meters. The charging time is about seven seconds.

The Samsung Maxima Elite 80 has a thread for a tripod and a self-timer. The dimensions of the 35 mm camera are 11.3 x 6.5 x 4.2 cm according to the operating instructions. It weighs 200 grams. The camera requires a CR2 battery (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Samsung Maxima Elite 80

Without photo films, nothing works on the Samsung Maxima Elite 80. More precisely, the camera needs 35mm film. These are still easy to get today and are still being developed. A possible film for colour photography is the Fujifilm Superia 400*. One possibility for black and white images is the Kodak T-Max 400*.

The colour film is processed in the C-41 process. This development process is carried out by all photo labs that offer development of 35mm film. A development of a 35mm colour film is for example possible at most drugstore chains in Germany.

The negatives of the camera are 24 mm x 36 mm. A normal film (135-36) can therefore hold around 36 frames. The film is transported automatically.