Difference between revisions of "Fujica ST801"
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− | * open aperture makes the M42 mount non standard. Some of the non-Fuji lenses might not be able to get infinity focus. | + | * 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 |
Revision as of 21:10, 3 April 2011
The Fujica ST801 is a manual SLR 35mm film camera made by Fuji in the 1970s.
with 55mm/1.8 standard lens Pictures by Clicks_1000. (Image rights) |
body only Picture by Joel Emberson (Image rights) |
Feature summary
- M42 mount
- TTL average light meter, with LEDs
- open aperture metering
- shutter speed up to 1/2000 s
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