Balda 35mm Compact

Balda 35mm Compact - Good Condition | Classic German Compact with Color-Baldanar 45mm f/2.8 Lens and Prontor SVS Shutter

The Balda is a charming and practical 35mm viewfinder camera from Balda-Werk Bünde’s respected German camera lineup — a solidly built and elegant compact that delivers reliable everyday film photography with the optical quality that German engineering guarantees. The Color-Baldanar 45mm f/2.8 fixed lens delivers sharp and characterful images with the natural rendering quality and contrast that German optical manufacturing is renowned for. The Prontor SVS shutter is a reliable and precise German mechanical shutter that delivers accurate exposure across a useful range of shutter speeds — a classic and dependable choice for everyday film photography. Serial number SR 131731.

Key Features

• Balda Color-Baldanar 45mm f/2.8 fixed lens — sharp and characterful German optic
• Prontor SVS shutter — reliable and precise German mechanical shutter
• Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture for good low-light performance
• Compact and pocketable — ideal for travel and everyday carry
• Simple and intuitive controls for effortless everyday shooting
• Direct optical viewfinder for accurate framing
• Solid German construction built to last
• A genuine piece of classic Balda-Werk camera engineering history

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing
• Optics: Lens clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; Color-Baldanar coatings intact
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; aperture and focus controls operating smoothly; film transport functioning as expected

“The Balda with Color-Baldanar 45mm f/2.8 is a charming and capable piece of classic German camera engineering that delivers a genuinely enjoyable film shooting experience. The Color-Baldanar lens renders with natural sharpness and contrast, the Prontor SVS shutter is reliable and precise, and the elegant design makes it a pleasure to carry and use. A characterful and enjoyable piece of German photographic history.”

What’s Included

• Balda camera

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Balda-Werk Bünde
• Model: Balda
• Serial Number: SR 131731
• Lens: Balda Color-Baldanar 45mm f/2.8 (fixed)
• Shutter: Prontor SVS
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Focus: Zone focus
• Exposure: Manual
• Shutter Speed: 1/25s – 1/200s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 – f/22
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.0m
• Filter Thread: 30.5mm
• Viewfinder: Direct optical viewfinder
• Built-in Flash: No — flash sync socket
• Dimensions: approx. 120 x 75 x 50mm
• Weight: approx. 290g
• Type: Compact Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition