Centon/Centon DF-300
Centon DF-300

Centon DF-300

Centon · China · 1998 · 135 film

The Centon DF-300 is a straightforward 35mm SLR camera introduced by Centon in 1998. As a budget model, it offered a basic manual focus system with a fixed pentaprism viewfinder, shutter speeds ranging from 1 to 1/1000th second plus B, and a typical lens mount, likely a manual-focus variant. Designed for the novice photographer, it prioritized simplicity and affordability over advanced features or sophisticated engineering, embodying the entry-level film SLR market of its era without introducing any notable innovations.

Specifications

TypeSLR
Film Format135

Pricing

Market Value
~$20

Editorial Ratings

Build Quality
2.0
Value
1.0
Collectibility
1.0
Historical Significance
1.0

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