Xiongmao 熊猫 DF

The 熊猫 DF is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera manufactured by Xiongmao in China during 1976. Representing the era of domestic Chinese camera production, it features the common Minolta MD lens mount, allowing it to use a range of compatible lenses. Its shutter offers speeds from Bulb (B) for long exposures up to 1/1000 second, along with a flash sync terminal. Weighing 663 grams, it provides a substantial feel for a 1970s SLR, typical of models of its era, designed for the domestic consumer market as a practical film photography tool without significant technical innovation.