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The '''Fujica ST801''' is a manual [[SLR]] [[35mm]] film camera made by [[Fuji]] in the 1970s.  
 
The '''Fujica ST801''' is a manual [[SLR]] [[35mm]] film camera made by [[Fuji]] in the 1970s.  
  
 
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== Feature summary ==
 
== Feature summary ==
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== Pros and Cons ==
 
== Pros and Cons ==
  
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=== Pros ===
 
 
 
 
* very bright viewfinder (probably next brightest to [[Bessaflex TM|Bessaflex]])
 
* very bright viewfinder (probably next brightest to [[Bessaflex TM|Bessaflex]])
 
* [[LED]]s of the [[light meter]] are visible in adverse light conditions
 
* [[LED]]s of the [[light meter]] are visible in adverse light conditions
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* very compact
 
* very compact
  
=== Cons ===
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'''Cons'''
 
 
 
* open aperture makes the M42 mount non standard. Some of the non-Fuji lenses might not be able to get infinity focus. <!--Aperture coupling is outside & behind lens flange; is this speculation or is there a known incompatibility? --~~~~ -->
 
* open aperture makes the M42 mount non standard. Some of the non-Fuji lenses might not be able to get infinity focus. <!--Aperture coupling is outside & behind lens flange; is this speculation or is there a known incompatibility? --~~~~ -->
 
* metering is cumbersome if non-Fuji lenses are used. You need to set the camera in "manual" mode where the aperture is closed - step back from automatic lenses
 
* metering is cumbersome if non-Fuji lenses are used. You need to set the camera in "manual" mode where the aperture is closed - step back from automatic lenses
 
* slow [[flash sync]]hronisation
 
* slow [[flash sync]]hronisation
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== Links ==  
 
== Links ==  
  
[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/fujica/fujica_801/fujica_801.htm Fujica st801 Manual]
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/fujica/fujica_801/fujica_801.htm Fujica ST801 Manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Bukus Orphan Cameras]  
 
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10239 Fujica ST801] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's  www.collection-appareils.fr]
 
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10239 Fujica ST801] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's  www.collection-appareils.fr]
  

Revision as of 04:06, 7 August 2014

The Fujica ST801 is a manual SLR 35mm film camera made by Fuji in the 1970s.


Feature summary

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • very bright viewfinder (probably next brightest to Bessaflex)
  • LEDs of the light meter are visible in adverse light conditions
  • open aperture metering (works with Fujinon EBC lenses)
  • very compact

Cons

  • open aperture makes the M42 mount non standard. Some of the non-Fuji lenses might not be able to get infinity focus.
  • metering is cumbersome if non-Fuji lenses are used. You need to set the camera in "manual" mode where the aperture is closed - step back from automatic lenses
  • slow flash synchronisation

Gallery


Links