Beier Beirette SL 100 N (Circa 1987–1988)
A compact 35 mm viewfinder camera with manually selectable focus settings, made of orange plastic for beginner and child users.
Overview
The Beier Beirette SL 100 N is a 35 mm viewfinder camera produced around 1987 to 1988. Manufactured by Beier, it's a compact camera built primarily for simplicity, aimed at beginners or children. The body is made of plastic (Kunststoff) and colored bright orange, making it visually distinctive. It features a manually selectable focus with three distance ranges: 1–3 meters, 3–8 meters, and 8 meters to infinity. The viewfinder is a simple frame type, sealed with panes to resemble an optical finder.
Specifications
| Lens | Chromar, 52mm 1:11 two-element achromatic lens |
| Focusing | manually focused in three settings for distance ranges: 1-3m, 3-8m, 8m to infinity |
| Viewfinder | simple frame type, sealed with panes (resembling an optical viewfinder) |
| Body material | Plastic (Kunststoff) |
| Body color | Orange |
| Included accessory | lens cap supplied |
Context
Designed as a simple compact camera, the Beirette SL 100 N was intended for novice photographers and children, emphasizing ease of use over technical control.
Market
Currently valued at approximately €45.00, as listed on oldcam.ccvshop.nl. It is considered rare in France, particularly in non-specialized garage sales. Units are often sold with a leather case (Lederhülle), and one example was listed in "Einsatzbereit Gut" (ready for use, good condition).
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