Werlisa Club Color

The Werlisa Club Color is a 1970s rangefinder camera sold under the Spanish brand Werlisa, with actual production likely being carried out by another company. They were available in different color versions.

It is not possible to change the lens of this 35mm still camera. The lens is called “Werlisa Certar”. With a focal length of 38mm, the maximum aperture is f/7.5. The distance setting of the lens cannot be changed.

The aperture is fixed. You can change the shutter speed. The different values are marked with small pictograms (sunny, cloudy, lightning). The values could be 125 s, 1/60 s and 1/30 s.

There is a hot shoe mount for photographers who want to use an external flash.

An integrated tripod thread can be found on the underside of the housing. The camera works completely mechanically and does not need batteries.

Film options for the Werlisa Club Color

The Werlisa Club Color relies on the classic 35mm film. Despite the wide range of modern film types on offer, the format remains popular and is therefore still widely used. A film in this camera covers an area of 24mm x 36mm, with most rolls holding around 36 frames.

Film progression requires manual operation, but a thumbwheel makes this process easier. An integrated frame counter informs the photographer of the number of frames already taken.

Once all the pictures have been taken, the film has to be rewound. This is done by pressing a small button and then turning a crank. Then the film can be removed.

For best results, use the Fujifilm Superia 400* for color shots and the Ilford HP5* for black and white shots. Of course, other types of film are also compatible.

Processing can be done either in a professional lab or at home, depending on the type of film and the individual needs of the photographer.