Samsung Maxima Zoom 170 GLM

The Samsung Maxima Zoom 170 GLM is a camera for snapshots. The 35mm camera was also marketed under the name “Samsung Fino 170 Super”.

The Samsung Maxima Zoom 170 GLM comes with a zoom lens. The name of the lens is “Samsung SHD Lens Zoom 38-170mm Auto Macro”. The zoom range is from 38 to 170mm. The maximum aperture is f/4.7 at 38 mm. The 35mm camera is equipped with an auto macro.

Photography is made easier by the built-in light meter. It is designed for taking pictures with films with a sensitivity of ISO 50 to ISO 3200. The camera uses the DX code to determine the correct film speed. The Samsung Maxima Zoom 170 GLM has automatic exposure control. The photographer cannot select the aperture and exposure time.

The camera comes with a bulb mode. This allows long exposures of up to 60 seconds.

In low light conditions the built-in flash can be used. The range of the flash is 4.4 meters. The Samsung Maxima Zoom 170 GLM has a thread for a tripod and a self-timer.

The dimensions of the 35mm camera are 11.6 x 6.5 x 5.1 cm according to the manual. It weighs 250 grams. The power source of the 35mm camera is a CR123A battery (eBay / Amazon*).

Films for the Samsung Maxima Zoom 170 GLM

170 GLM stills are required for the Samsung Maxima Zoom. Films for the 35mm format are needed. The 35mm format is the most common film format. Therefore some manufacturers still produce for this format. Beautiful 35mm films for colour or black and white images are the Agfaphoto Vista 400* and the Ilford Delta 100*. The film transport is automatic.

The exposure area of the Samsung Maxima Zoom 170 GLM is 24mm x 36mm. In panorama mode, two bars slide into the image, creating the illusion of a panorama.