Fujica AX100 (1973–1978)

A compact Single-8 motion picture camera with interchangeable C-mount lenses, made by Fujica for silent film.

Overview

The Fujica AX100 is a silent Single-8 motion picture camera. It came out in 1973 and stayed in production until 1978. It was sold in Japan and likely beyond, and a 1973 Japanese television presentation showed it alongside Fujichrome RT200 film. The camera is small and takes interchangeable C-mount lenses, including a 13mm Fujinon F1.1. It cannot use Velvia film in a Single-8 cartridge. Users call it "tiny." It was built for simplicity and portability, and examples today are reported to still run fine. Some units were sold with a Marine-8 underwater housing as an accessory.

Specifications

Lens	13mm Fujinon F1.1 lens
Lens Mount	C-mount, interchangeable lens-type
Film format	Single-8
Production years	1973 – 1978
Original retail price	Silver model: 22600 yen; Black model: 23600 yen
Current market price	$85.82 – $86.34 (Etsy listings, USD)

Design

The Fujica AX100 is described as a tiny, compact camera with interchangeable C-mount lenses. It supports accessories like the Marine-8 underwater housing, so the design leans toward portability and niche uses.

Context

The Fujica AX100 was first shown in a 1973 Japanese television broadcast, alongside Fujichrome RT200 film.

Market

Current asking prices on Etsy range from $85.82 to $86.34. One user confirmed the camera "runs fine," and another shared footage shot with the AX100 using modern telecine processing. So it still works and people still use it.