The Diana
Mini is a shrunken copy of the Diana F+ for 135 film. It is a basic
plastic camera with a plastic lens and only the most basic features.
For owners of a Diana F+ it is easy to use, the design and the features
are the same. It's presented here, as it has a half frame setting. Its main features are:
24mm simple plastic menikus lens, ~F8, F11, 4-zone focus 0,6n, 1-2m, 2-4m, 4m-∞ Shutter ~1/60, B Size 101x70x60, Weight 140 gr. 2 frame sizes via switch, 24x24mm (36 exp.) and 24x17mm (72 exp., half frame), lens equivalent 30mm for sqare and 35mm for half frame, frame counter, cable release thread
Camera
front. viewer window, distance scale around the lens and shutter release. The cable release thread is under the lens.
Camera
back. Film format switch, viewer, frame counter, film adwance knob.
Camera top. Flash socket and film advance.
Camera bottom. Tripod socket, back cover release and film rewind.
The basic set.
Set to half frame. The format switch changes the film advance and puts
blinds into the film plane for the 17x24 format. So you will get at
least 75 photos per 36 film.
Seen today's film prices, the half frame feature is the most
interesting. It would have been nice, if they had put also format
blinds into the viewer. As that's not the case, you have to guess. The
24x24 format is a waste of film as the camera advances the full frame
24x36 format. That is a real pity.
It's only a basic camera with one speed and 2 apertures. If you want
more detailed information about this camera, please have a look at its dedicated website here. Link opens in a new window.
