Plastic Fantastic from the Fuji Photo Film Company.
Smart Shot Deluxe Sep 1994
DL-7 Apr 1987
Discovery 90 Date Jun 1994
Studio Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S9900W
Chris
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Awww… M & M!
Look closely – Mickey has a lizard in his mouth!
Always a good time at the MK!
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
Carol
Fujifilm Smart Shot Deluxe – 1994
The Fujifilm Smart Shot Deluxe is one of the most basic modern cameras we have in our collection. It’s interesting to note that Fuji returned to using Fujifilm in its name with this camera vice using simply Fuji.
It was released in September 1994. It’s super small (compact) and lightweight (175g) but still featured drop-in loading and motor drive. It came packaged with Fujicolor Super G Plus 400 film and the box was designed with a hang tag for sale next to their films. The shutter is fixed at 1/100th of a second and the aperture is fixed at f8. Fixed focus is from 1.3 meters to infinity.
*** Please note: If you know what the U.S. (or MSRP in Japan) selling price was in 1994 that would be great! We have ¥12,000 which seems a tad high. Thanks ^.^
One of the advertising tag lines for the Fujifilm Smart Shot series was – “a smart shot, a good price, a firm picture, a camera that looks good if you go for fun”! That may not be the best translation in the world but I think you get the idea.
Fujinon f8 33mm plastic lens.
Built-in motor drive and motorized film rewind. Sliding lens cover and crazy big flash button.
Film view window and a cool Fujifilm logo on the back.
Still made in Japan at this point in time which is surprising as most of the simple Fuji cameras were made elsewhere.
Back in 1994 when this camera set was released, it came with a fresh roll of Fujicolor 400 film and 2 AA batteries. The film is a touch out of date.
The owner’s manual is more of a fold out pamphlet and shares info with the Clear Shot Plus. The oversized button on the front left of the lens is the flash button. You press it and hold it until the flash ready comes on then you push the shutter release button on the top right. It’s odd that the flash “on” button is so big – designed to make it look maybe more sophisticated or cute.
I’m sure Fuji sold a bunch as they were nearly a disposable camera with a free roll of film and came with rebates for additional savings on film purchases.
I would say it’s a bit better than average for a mid 1990s camera and free film never hurts sales!
Thanks for your visit!
Studio Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S9900W
Chris
Fuji’s Pet 35 – 1959
Fuji Photo Film Company’s Pet 35 was introduced in 1959. As best as we can tell, the Pet was only available in the home market. Few nice examples exist today and even fewer with their original leather case.
Here’s an example of a very popular camera for Fuji during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
A Pet 35 leather case in all of its 1950s glory!
The Pet 35 fits snugly into its leather case – the front does not detach so it always flops around (and weakens the crease).
One of the coolest logos around.
If you run across a nice Fuji Pet 35 don’t pass it by. They are very much a real 35mm camera with excellent qualities – a glass lens with selectable apertures and adjustable focus. We haven’t run a roll of film through it yet but it’s on our list.
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S9900W
Chris
Disney’s Lady and the Tramp – a favorite!
At EPCOT during one of their annual flower festivals. This was in March.
1955 – Lady and the Tramp. A favorite!
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
Chris
No pressure…
Hanging out in the doctor’s office.
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S4
Chris
Disney & Starbucks
A dream combination? Or a cash draining experience?
Gotta get a Starbucks at the MK!
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
Carol
Following da Fuzz
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S4
Chris
The Bridge
Waiting on a boat in downtown J’ville.
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S4
Chris
Yashica “J” Series of 35mm SLRs – 1960s
The Yashica ‘J’ series of 35mm SLR film cameras. Top body is the J-7, next is the J-4, then the J-5 and finally the first one in the series the J-3. These were heavyweight cameras in their day…the best (for the most part) that Yashica produced from their factory in Nagano Prefecture (Shimosuwa).
Produced in 1962 to around 1967 to early 1968. The black body J-3 was Yashica’s first 35mm SLR ‘Pro Black’ camera. They were released in the following order… J-3, J-5, J-4 and J-7. These cameras feature lots of brass and glass. They also represent Yashica’s first SLRs with built-in exposure meters. TTL exposure metering was just around the corner for Yashica after the release of the J-7 in the form of the TL Super.
The J-5 was super popular in the mid 1960s.
Another tough one in the series to find complete and in mint condition.
One of the harder ones in the series to find in mint condition.
A J-3 all set for just about anything.
Thanks for your visit.
Chris
