Fujica STX1 (1979)
A 35mm SLR camera released in 1979, part of Fujica's X-mount line aimed at entry-level photographers.
Overview
The Fujica STX1 is a 35mm single-lens reflex made in the late 1970s. The release year, 1979, is confirmed. It was an entry-level model, built to give manual control and TTL metering in a compact SLR body. It takes the Fujica X-bayonet mount, so Fujinon X-series lenses fit, including the Fujinon 50mm or 55mm f/2.2 lenses it was commonly bundled with. Metering is full-aperture TTL match-needle. Exposure is stop-down at the moment of capture, through a lever in the lens mount.
Specifications
| Shutter Speed | 1/2 to 1/700 sec + B |
| ISO Range | 25 to 3200 |
| Metering | TTL match needle exposure at full aperture |
| Lens Mount | Fujica X-bayonet mount |
| Film Format | 35mm |
| Features | Self-timer, depth of field preview button |
Design
The STX1 is a fully manual 35mm SLR, built as Fujica's response to the compact SLR trend of the late 1970s. It uses a canvas shutter and relies on through-the-lens metering with a match-needle display, requiring no electronic automation for basic operation.
Context
As an entry-level optical reflex camera, the STX1 gave buyers access to the sharpness of EBC-coated Fujinon lenses in a simpler, more affordable design than the higher-end Fujica models. It arrived in a competitive era for 35mm SLRs and was aimed at amateurs who wanted manual control without advanced automation.
Market
Examples have turned up on resale platforms in used, untested condition. Some users note a loose film advance lever as a possible problem. Compatible X-mount lenses are reported to be rare, which may affect usability and collectibility.
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