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The '''Fujica AX-5''' is a [[35mm]] [[SLR]] made by [[Fuji]] at the beginning of the 1980s.
 
The '''Fujica AX-5''' is a [[35mm]] [[SLR]] made by [[Fuji]] at the beginning of the 1980s.
  
It is one of three cameras released that year simultaneously with the [[Fujica AX-3|AX-3]] and [[Fujica AX-1|AX-1]]. These cameras share a similar body, but AX-5 has more exposure program modes compared to the AX-3 and AX-1. The AX-5 adds shutter priority mode compared to the AX-3.
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It is one of three cameras including the [[Fujica AX-3|AX-3]] and [[Fujica AX-1|AX-1]]. These cameras share a similar body, but AX-5 has more exposure program modes, and was the top of the range model.
  
It has a silicon [[light meter|exposure meter]], and the following [[metering modes|exposure modes]]: programmed, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual. The [[focal plane shutter]] is electronic, the top speed being 1/1000 and the [[flash sync]] speed being 1/60. It has [[depth of field|DOF]] preview control. All exposure information visible in viewfinder (vertical led battery). It is said to be the top of the X-series of Fuji 35mm SLR cameras.
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It has a silicon [[light meter|exposure meter]], and the [[metering modes|exposure modes]]: programmed, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual. The [[focal plane shutter]] is electronic, with a top speed of 1/1000 and a [[flash sync]] speed of 1/60. It has [[depth of field|DOF]] preview control. Exposure information is visible in the viewfinder via a vertical battery of LEDs.  
The AX-5 comes in black/chrome or completely black. The difference between the two versions is not only cosmetic, but there is also a mechanical difference. Apparently, all of the black versions have a lock, which prevents users from accidentally turning the shutter speed knob, while not all, maybe just a few of the black/chrome versions have this lock.  
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The AX-5 was made in chrome or black finishes. The difference between the two versions is not simply cosmetic; there are other differences. Apparently, all of the black versions have a lock, which prevents the user from accidentally turning the shutter speed knob, while not all, maybe just a few of the chrome versions have this lock.  
  
 
Compatible batteries: 6-volt silver oxide battery (4×SR44); 6-volt alkaline manganese battery (4×LR44); 6-volt lithium battery.
 
Compatible batteries: 6-volt silver oxide battery (4×SR44); 6-volt alkaline manganese battery (4×LR44); 6-volt lithium battery.
  
The Fujica AX-5 takes [[Fujica X lenses]]. Only the X-Fujinon DM range enables the program and shutter priority modes. The older X-Fujinon and X-Fujinar series only work with the aperture priority and manual modes. An adapter exists to mount [[42mm screw lenses]].
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The Fujica AX-5 takes [[Fujica X lenses]]. Only the X-Fujinon DM range enables the program and shutter priority modes. The older X-Fujinon and X-Fujinar series only work with the aperture priority and manual modes only. An adapter exists to mount [[42mm screw lenses]].
  
 
The AX-5 was also rebadged as the [[Porst]] CR-7.
 
The AX-5 was also rebadged as the [[Porst]] CR-7.

Revision as of 17:14, 14 May 2019

The Fujica AX-5 is a 35mm SLR made by Fuji at the beginning of the 1980s.

It is one of three cameras including the AX-3 and AX-1. These cameras share a similar body, but AX-5 has more exposure program modes, and was the top of the range model.

It has a silicon exposure meter, and the exposure modes: programmed, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual. The focal plane shutter is electronic, with a top speed of 1/1000 and a flash sync speed of 1/60. It has DOF preview control. Exposure information is visible in the viewfinder via a vertical battery of LEDs. The AX-5 was made in chrome or black finishes. The difference between the two versions is not simply cosmetic; there are other differences. Apparently, all of the black versions have a lock, which prevents the user from accidentally turning the shutter speed knob, while not all, maybe just a few of the chrome versions have this lock.

Compatible batteries: 6-volt silver oxide battery (4×SR44); 6-volt alkaline manganese battery (4×LR44); 6-volt lithium battery.

The Fujica AX-5 takes Fujica X lenses. Only the X-Fujinon DM range enables the program and shutter priority modes. The older X-Fujinon and X-Fujinar series only work with the aperture priority and manual modes only. An adapter exists to mount 42mm screw lenses.

The AX-5 was also rebadged as the Porst CR-7.

The AX-5 is said to have been one styling inspiration for Fujifilm's 2015 digital model the X-T10.

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