Fujica DL-100
A compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera with autofocus and motorized film advance, designed by Mario Bellini.
Overview
The Fujica DL-100 is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera released by FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. It was marketed as a snapshot camera with fully automatic exposure and autofocus, aimed at casual photographers. Notably, its design was created by Italian industrial designer Mario Bellini. The camera is also known as the Auto Ace in Japan. It uses 35mm film (135 format) and features a fixed Fujinon 38mm f/2.8 lens. Film advance is motorized, and the camera runs on two AA batteries.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 129.5 x 79.5 x 58 mm |
| Weight | 445 g (about 1 lb) without batteries |
| Film Format | 35mm (135 Format) |
| Lens | Fujinon 38mm f/2.8 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Exposure | Automatic exposure |
| Metering | CdS cell exposure metering |
| Film Advance | Motorized film advance |
| Viewfinder | 0.5× bright frame optical viewfinder |
| Battery | Two AA batteries |
Design
The Fujica DL-100 features a design by Italian industrial designer Mario Bellini. It incorporates CdS cell exposure metering, automatic focusing, and motorized film advance in a compact body intended for ease of use.
Context
The Fujica DL-100 was one of the first Fuji compact cameras with autofocus and should not be confused with the later Fujifilm DL-100 released in 2002.
Market
A used Fujica DL-100 in excellent condition listed on eBay was priced at $79.99 with $20.00 shipping. A separate "parts or repair" unit was listed on Etsy for $73.82 (originally $86.85). Service manuals are available for purchase separately at $3.56 per file.
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