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− | The '''Fujica AX-5''' is a [[35mm]] [[SLR]] made by [[Fuji]] at the beginning of the 1980s. It has a | + | <div class="floatright plainlinks" style="margins:0px 0px 20px 20px";> |
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+ | |image_text= with DM 50mm f/1.6 [[Fujica X lenses|X-mount lens]] | ||
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+ | The '''Fujica AX-5''' is a [[35mm]] [[SLR]] made by [[Fuji]] at the beginning of the 1980s. | ||
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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. | ||
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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 was made in chrome and 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]]. | + | 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. | ||
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+ | The AX-5 is said to have been one styling inspiration for Fujifilm's 2015 digital model the [[Fujifilm X-T10|X-T10]]. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
− | + | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/fujica/fujica_ax-5/fujica_ax-5-splash.htm Link to Fujica AX-5 instruction manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.org Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras] | |
− | * http://www.butkus.org/chinon | + | *[https://cjo.info/classic-cameras/fujica-ax-5/ Fujica AX-5 review] at [https://cjo.info/ Christopher J Osborne] |
[[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | ||
− | [[Category: Fuji]] | + | [[Category:Fuji|AX-5]] |
[[Category: F]] | [[Category: F]] | ||
− | [[Category: A| | + | [[Category:A|AX-5 Fuji]] |
+ | [[Category:Fujica X mount]] |
Latest revision as of 06:26, 13 November 2022
with DM 50mm f/1.6 X-mount lens image by MrHolon (Image rights) |
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 and 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.