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|image_text= Fujica Rapid D1 balancing on the big knob on <BR>the bottom used to wind the spring motor
 
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The '''Fujica Rapid D1''' is a compact 35mm [[half frame]] camera manufactured by [[Fuji|Fuji Photo]]. It was introduced in 1966 and was loaded with [[Rapid film]] cassettes.
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The '''Fujica Rapid D1''' is a compact 35mm [[half frame]] camera with a spring-driven auto-advance manufactured by [[Fuji|Fuji Photo]]. It was introduced in 1966 and was loaded with [[Rapid film]] cassettes.
  
It features a Fujinon 1:2.8 f=2.8cm lens. Like most [[half frame]] camera's it takes photos in portrait orientation. For landscape type photos turn the camera 90 degrees. Automatic exposure is controlled by the large Selenium cell around the lens. Manual exposure is also possible; aperture ranges from f/2.8 to f/22 and shutter speeds available are B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 and 1/300s. Focusing is done by turning the black front ring of the lens, which focuses from 0.6 m. to infinity. Focussing is a matter of guessing the right distance. The focussing scale is given in meters as well as feet. There are two click-stops marked with the red letters P (at c. 0.8m.) and G (at c. 4m.) on the lens, presumably indicating the optimal distances for Portrait and Group pictures.
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It features a Fujinon 1:2.8 f=2.8cm lens. Like most [[half frame]] cameras it takes photos in portrait orientation. For landscape type photos turn the camera 90 degrees. Automatic exposure is controlled by the large Selenium cell around the lens. Manual exposure is also possible; aperture ranges from f/2.8 to f/22 and shutter speeds available are B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 and 1/300s. Focusing is done by turning the black front ring of the lens, which focuses from 0.6 m. to infinity. Focussing is a matter of guessing the right distance. The focussing scale is given in meters as well as feet. There are two click-stops marked with the red letters P (at c. 0.8m.) and G (at c. 4m.) on the lens, presumably indicating the optimal distances for Portrait and Group pictures.
  
Since [[Rapid film]] cassettes do not need rewinding, the camera lacks a rewind button, although the ribbed wheel on the right side on top of the camera certainly looks like one, especially with the red arrow indicating the direction to turn it. In fact this knob activates the self timer by winding yet another spring motor. Below this wheel on the back of the camera is a small bright green switch with the markings L (lock) and S (set?). The self timer runs (rather noisily) for just over 10 seconds after which the even more noisy film transport takes place. All in all a little nineteen-sixties-technique symphony of rattles and clicks.
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Since [[Rapid film]] cassettes do not need rewinding, the camera lacks a rewind button, although the ribbed wheel on the right side on top of the camera certainly looks like one, especially with the red arrow indicating the direction to turn it. In fact this knob activates the self timer by winding yet another spring motor. Below this wheel on the back of the camera is a small bright green switch with the markings L (lock) and S (start). The self timer runs (rather noisily) for just over 10 seconds after which the even more noisy film transport takes place. All in all a little nineteen-sixties-technique symphony of rattles and clicks.
  
 
There is no possibility (or need) to adjust the film speed, the camera reads which film is used by measuring the length of the central tab on the [[Rapid film]] cassette.
 
There is no possibility (or need) to adjust the film speed, the camera reads which film is used by measuring the length of the central tab on the [[Rapid film]] cassette.
  
 
The frame counter is located on the back of the camera in the lower right corner. When the camera is closed after loading it with film, the frame counter advances to #24 and counts down from there after each exposure.
 
The frame counter is located on the back of the camera in the lower right corner. When the camera is closed after loading it with film, the frame counter advances to #24 and counts down from there after each exposure.
== Gallery Images ==
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|image_text= Top view showing cold shoe with serial number, shutter release button and self timer.
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|image_text= Top view: cold shoe with serial number,<BR> shutter release button and self timer.
 
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|image_text= Interior showing the half frame 'portrait' orientation.
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|image_text= Interior: half frame 'portrait' orientation.
 
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==Links==
 
==Links==
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/appareil-15304-Fuji_Fujica%20Rapid%20D1.html Fujica rapid D1] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/fujica/fujica_rapid-fire_d1/fujica_rapid-fire_rapid_d1.htm Fujica Rapid D1 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
[[Category: Fuji]]
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/appareil-15304-Fuji_Fujica%20Rapid%20D1.html Fujica rapid D1] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
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[[Category: Fuji|Rapid D1]]
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[[Category:R|Rapid D1 Fuji]]
 
[[Category: Japanese half-frame viewfinder]]
 
[[Category: Japanese half-frame viewfinder]]
 
[[Category: Spring motor]]
 
[[Category: Spring motor]]
 
[[Category:Rapid film]]
 
[[Category:Rapid film]]

Latest revision as of 10:38, 10 September 2023

The Fujica Rapid D1 is a compact 35mm half frame camera with a spring-driven auto-advance manufactured by Fuji Photo. It was introduced in 1966 and was loaded with Rapid film cassettes.

It features a Fujinon 1:2.8 f=2.8cm lens. Like most half frame cameras it takes photos in portrait orientation. For landscape type photos turn the camera 90 degrees. Automatic exposure is controlled by the large Selenium cell around the lens. Manual exposure is also possible; aperture ranges from f/2.8 to f/22 and shutter speeds available are B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 and 1/300s. Focusing is done by turning the black front ring of the lens, which focuses from 0.6 m. to infinity. Focussing is a matter of guessing the right distance. The focussing scale is given in meters as well as feet. There are two click-stops marked with the red letters P (at c. 0.8m.) and G (at c. 4m.) on the lens, presumably indicating the optimal distances for Portrait and Group pictures.

Since Rapid film cassettes do not need rewinding, the camera lacks a rewind button, although the ribbed wheel on the right side on top of the camera certainly looks like one, especially with the red arrow indicating the direction to turn it. In fact this knob activates the self timer by winding yet another spring motor. Below this wheel on the back of the camera is a small bright green switch with the markings L (lock) and S (start). The self timer runs (rather noisily) for just over 10 seconds after which the even more noisy film transport takes place. All in all a little nineteen-sixties-technique symphony of rattles and clicks.

There is no possibility (or need) to adjust the film speed, the camera reads which film is used by measuring the length of the central tab on the Rapid film cassette.

The frame counter is located on the back of the camera in the lower right corner. When the camera is closed after loading it with film, the frame counter advances to #24 and counts down from there after each exposure.

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