Fujifilm Instax 500AF
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| Instax 500AF image by Lance Rothstein (Image rights) |
The Instax 500AF is a Fujifilm instant cameras that use Instax wide film. It was announced in 1999 and available a few months after the launch of the film format. It was sold in Japan as well as in the UK. In 2001, it was relaunched in the UK for £60.00.[1] As the model name imply this model is a auto focus camera. It is based on the similar Instax 100. The mechanics and colour scheme of the camera is similar to the previous autofocus Fotorama ACE, and System 800 models. The lens is a 95mm f/12.8 with 3 elements in 3 groups, and made of plastic. The focusing distance is from 0.6m to inf. The shutter is 1/8 to 1/125. It is powered by two lithium CR123A batteries. Original retail price is ¥16,000.
In recent years (2012), the price of the camera has increased in the used market due to discontinued Polaroid products as well as dislike of the more basic Instax 100 and 200 series cameras.
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Links
- Fujifilm Instax 500AF user guide at Fujifilm Japan in Japanese.
