Fuji TW-300
A compact 35mm twin focal length autofocus camera from the mid-1980s
Overview
The Fuji TW-300 is a 35mm compact film camera made by Fuji, also known as Fuji Optical, in the mid-1980s. It's a twin focal length autofocus camera, offering two fixed lenses — wide and telephoto — selected via a switch on the body. Marketed as a point-and-shoot film camera, it bridges the gap between basic compacts and more advanced models of its era. The TW-300 was one of Fuji’s early attempts at integrating dual focal lengths with autofocus in a compact design.
Specifications
| Product type | 35mm bifocal film camera |
| Lens | 38mm f/3.5 (3 elements, 3 groups) & 65mm f/6 (6 elements, 6 groups) |
| Shutter | 1/6s - 1/500s |
| Minimum focus distance | 1m |
| Flash | Built-in with multiple modes |
| Film Type | 35mm |
| Weight | approx. 300 g |
| Accessories | Strap |
Design
The TW-300 features a compact design with a switch to toggle between wide and telephoto focal lengths. It includes automatic focus and a built-in flash with manual control. Early models required professional battery replacement at a camera shop, and the unit supports drop-in charging. It is not a zoom camera but offers two distinct fixed focal lengths.
Context
Launched in the mid-1980s, the TW-300 was positioned as a feature-rich point-and-shoot film camera. A related model, the Fuji TW-300 II (Tandem II), followed around 1986 but is a separate design.
Market
Current market listings show the TW-300 valued between $10 and $30 depending on condition, with units in mint condition reaching up to $30. Some units are sold as "parts or repair" due to untested electronics or missing batteries. A six-month warranty is offered by some sellers, and certain listings note the camera is "new batteries ready to shoot."
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