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The '''[[Fujica]] 35-ML''' is a [[35mm film]] camera from [[Fuji]], advertised in the US beginning in 1958.<ref>See an [https://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/52486462740/in/pool-camerawiki/ October, 1958, advertisement] from ''Modern Photography'' magazine (Vol. 22, No, 10), where it is priced at USD $69.95.</ref> | The '''[[Fujica]] 35-ML''' is a [[35mm film]] camera from [[Fuji]], advertised in the US beginning in 1958.<ref>See an [https://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/52486462740/in/pool-camerawiki/ October, 1958, advertisement] from ''Modern Photography'' magazine (Vol. 22, No, 10), where it is priced at USD $69.95.</ref> | ||
| − | It is a minor update to the previous '''[[Fujica 35-M]]''' released months earlier. | + | It is a minor update to the previous '''[[Fujica 35-M]]''' released months earlier.<ref> Where the "L" perhaps refers to the LVS exposure-coupling ring, a feature called out in a [https://www.flickr.com/photos/vox/52489381013/ launch profile in ''Popular Photography'' magazine] (February 1959; Vol. 44, No. 2; pg. 102).</ref> It features a coupled parallax corrected rangefinder. Unusual features are a baseplate winding lever, thumbwheel focus on the rear of the body, and a rewind crank turned 90° sideways. |
| − | It features a coupled parallax corrected rangefinder. Unusual features are a baseplate winding lever, thumbwheel focus on the rear of the body, and a rewind crank turned 90° sideways. | ||
The Fuji Synchro MXL is a leaf-shutter-based design that also uses EV numbers for the exposure system. Variations with [[Citizen]] shutters have also been seen. The lens is a Fujinon 4.5cm f/2.8. Faster versions with a f/2 lens were also sold. | The Fuji Synchro MXL is a leaf-shutter-based design that also uses EV numbers for the exposure system. Variations with [[Citizen]] shutters have also been seen. The lens is a Fujinon 4.5cm f/2.8. Faster versions with a f/2 lens were also sold. | ||
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The Fujica 35-ML is a 35mm film camera from Fuji, advertised in the US beginning in 1958.[1]
It is a minor update to the previous Fujica 35-M released months earlier.[2] It features a coupled parallax corrected rangefinder. Unusual features are a baseplate winding lever, thumbwheel focus on the rear of the body, and a rewind crank turned 90° sideways.
The Fuji Synchro MXL is a leaf-shutter-based design that also uses EV numbers for the exposure system. Variations with Citizen shutters have also been seen. The lens is a Fujinon 4.5cm f/2.8. Faster versions with a f/2 lens were also sold.
Specifications
| 35-M | 35-ML | 35-ML f/2 | |
| Lens | Fujinon 4.5cm f/2.8 | Fujinon 4.5cm f/2 | |
| Shutter | Citizen MX-V | Citizen MLT or Fuji Synchro MXL |
Citizen MLV |
| Speeds | 1 to 1/400. B | 1 to 1/1000. B | 1 to 500. B |
Notes
- ↑ See an October, 1958, advertisement from Modern Photography magazine (Vol. 22, No, 10), where it is priced at USD $69.95.
- ↑ Where the "L" perhaps refers to the LVS exposure-coupling ring, a feature called out in a launch profile in Popular Photography magazine (February 1959; Vol. 44, No. 2; pg. 102).
Links
- Fujica ML PDF manual at Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Fujica 35-ML profiled (with Fuji history) at Mike Eckman dot com
