Fujica DL-20

DL-20 black image by Jörg Krüger (Image rights)

A zone focusing compact camera from Fuji, released in 1983. Known as the Auto Mate in Japan. Along with the DL-100, it was the first model to employ Fuji's "drop-in loading" mechanism. Motor drive runs on 2 AA batteries. The lens is a 38mm f/4 Fujinon. Switchable between 100 and 400 ISO, which in turn switches the shutter speed from 1/100 to 1/ 300 s. Available in black, red and white.

in white image by Bernard Faure (Image rights)

Specifications

• Lens: Fujinon 38 mm f/4, 3 elements/3 groups.
• Shutter: 1/100 (ISO 100), 1/300 (ISO 400).
• Focus: 3-zone focusing.
• Finder: Bright frame albada.
• Automatic film loading, winding, rewind.
• Manually activated flash.
• Film speeds: 100 or 400, switching between the two preset shutter speeds.
• Power: 2 x AA alkaline or manganese batteries.
• Dimensions and weight: 121 x 72 x 55 mm; 300 g.
• Introductory price: ¥30 000 (1983).

Links

• Fujica DL-20 in Sylvain Halgand's collection.