The Samsung Pronta 1200 is a snapshot camera. It was built and sold by the South Korean company Samsung.
The camera comes with a fixed zoom lens. The largest aperture of the lens is f/4.6 (38 mm) and the focal length is 38 – 120 mm. The lens is called “Samsung Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan 38-120 mm Auto Macro”. There is no need to focus manually with the compact camera. The model has an autofocus system.
The Samsung Pronta 1200 is equipped with a built-in light meter. It is designed for shooting films with a sensitivity of ISO 50 to ISO 3200. The camera reads the ISO value via the DX code on the cartridge. The exposure settings are set automatically by the technology.
The 35 mm camera has a Bulb mode. In this, the shutter remains open as desired, but for a maximum of 60 seconds. In poor lighting, the built-in flash can be used. The power reaches up to 4.2 meters at 38 mm at ISO 100. A self-timer makes group pictures and selfies possible without problems.
The dimensions of the 35mm camera are 11.6 x 6.8 x 4.6 cm. It weighs 210 grams. There is a thread on the bottom of the camera body for mounting on a tripod.
The camera requires a CR2 battery (eBay / Amazon*). This type of battery is easy to get and lasts for very many pictures.
Films for the Samsung Pronta 1200
According to the manual, 35mm films are exposed in the Samsung Pronta 1200. 35mm films are still produced by various manufacturers. A good choice for color photography, for example, is the Agfaphoto Vista 400*. If you want to stay monochrome, the AgfaPhoto APX 400* is not bad. The film in the camera is automatically transported.
The 35mm camera can only be found in used condition. The value of a used one is mainly measured by its condition and functionality.
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 - 120 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/4.6 |
| Zoom function | Yes |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Exposure times | 1/400 second to 2 seconds, 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 |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x CR2 battery |
| Size | 11,6 x 6,8 x 4,6 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.57 x 2.68 x 1.81 inches |
| Weight | 210 Grams |
| Estimated value / Used price | 43,96 Euro Estimate based on used prices of 3 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 18.3.2024 |