Fuji TW-3
A compact 35mm twin-lens half-frame camera with fixed wide and tele lenses on a rotating disc, released by Fuji in 1985.
Overview
The Fuji TW-3 is a compact 35mm twin-lens half-frame camera. It shoots 18mm x 24mm images. Fuji made it in Japan, released it in the mid-1980s and produced it for a short period. It is built for simplicity and portability, with fully programmed auto-exposure from a CdS meter and a continuous shooting mode. The dual-lens rotating disc gives it an odd look, and people often call it "strange" or "weird."
Specifications
| Lenses | Two fixed focal length lenses (23mm wide and 69mm tele) mounted on a rotating disc |
| Film Format | Half-frame 35mm (18mm x 24mm) |
| Exposure System | Fully programmed auto-exposure using CdS meter |
| Shutter/Controls | Shutter button with continuous shooting mode option |
| Body | Compact body by 1980s standards |
Design
Both lenses sit on a rotating disc, and you turn it to switch between wide and tele. The camera has been described as having a slightly GS645-styled look. Its compact shape is unusual and stands out among 1980s point-and-shoot cameras.
Context
When it came out, the Fuji TW-3 was the only camera that combined half-frame 35mm film, dual fixed lenses and a compact body.
Market
The TW-3 is known for light leaks, and some units show mold or other age-related problems. AAA Camera Exchange listed one for $84.69 in June 1989. Current eBay listings include examples with flash, case, strap and manual.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ FUJI TW-3 Nov 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $222 Latest $164 │ │ Median $177 Trend — │ │ Low $154 Volume ~3/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $300 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ $214 ┤ . │ │ │ . │ │ │ . . . . . . .│ │ │. │ │ $100 ┤ │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │▄▄ ▄ ▄ █ ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2026-05 2026-07 2026-08│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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eBay Listings
Recently sold on eBay: $164–$192 (median $177, based on 10 completed sales, past 12 months)
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