Balda CA35
A compact 35mm camera with a Baldanon 38mm f/2.8 lens and fully automated exposure.
Overview
The Balda CA35 is a 35mm compact camera made by Balda, known for its small size and fully automated exposure system. It features a fixed 38mm f/2.8 lens branded as BALDANON, with manual focus operation. The camera is lightweight, weighing 175g with film and batteries, and measures 4 × 2½ × 1 inches, making it highly portable. It is also referred to as the Voigtländer Vito C or Revue 35XE, indicating shared design or production lineage.
Specifications
| Lens | BALDANON 38/2.8 |
| Format | 35 mm |
| Weight | 175g with film + batteries |
| Dimensions | 4 × 2½ × 1” |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Exposure | fully automated with no ability to select aperture |
Market
The Balda CA35 has been listed at prices around C $103.81, with some examples noted as untested. A common issue reported is a weak meter, with one source specifying the metering system could read about two stops under, affecting exposure accuracy.
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