Certo SL 100 ()
A simple 35mm viewfinder camera made in Dresden for beginner and child photographers.
Overview
The Certo SL 100 is a compact viewfinder camera from Certo of Dresden, Germany. It was built as a very simple, affordable camera for beginners and children, with minimal controls and straightforward operation. The box-shaped body looks nearly the same as the Certo KB 24 on the outside. It uses 35mm (135 cartridge) film and makes 24x24 mm square frames.
Specifications
| Film Format | 35mm (135 cartridge) |
| Frame Size | 24x24 mm |
| Lens | f/11 fixed focus lens |
| Lens Material | Plastic (Kunststoffobjektiv) |
| Exposure Control | No practical exposure control |
Design
The SL 100 is box-shaped and looks almost identical to the Certo KB 24 from the outside. The lens is fixed-focus plastic. You get no exposure settings to adjust, so it is a basic point-and-shoot.
Context
The SL 100 is part of the SL System, where it sat among the simplest and cheapest cameras in the lineup. It was aimed at beginners and children, and it favored ease of use over technical flexibility. A related model, the Certo SL 101, has a two-element glass lens, which makes it a slightly higher-tier option in the same system.
Market
An auction listing for an "Old Certo SL 100 camera" showed a starting price of €21. The camera turns up in current eBay and auction site listings, and at least one unit is described as working, with a clean lens and a functional shutter.
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