Fujica Z1

Fujica Z1

Data assembled by Muddy Orihara and Con Koutsomitis and used by their kind permission:

Year: 1965 - 1967

Lens: Fujinon Zoom F1.6 / 9.5 - 29mm (Filter thread: 43mm)

Manual zoom

Viewfinder info: Single Lens Reflex, exposure meter

Focus method: arial focus

Exposure: cds EE, manual control, external exposure window (H-2D mercury cell)

Film Speed Setting: ASA 16, 25, 50, 100, 200, 400

Frame rates: 18, 24fps and single frame

Shutter angle: 160°

Other features:
 * removable grip

Optional parts:
 * Motor zoom attachment
 * special cable for turning the removeable grip into a remote control
 * close-up lens
 * light balancing filter A2 (for using the tungsten-balanced film-stock in daylight)
 * lens hood
 * rubber eye cup
 * safety hand strap
 * deluxe carrying case

Dimensions: 58mm x 158mm x 203mm

Weight: 1060g

Retail Prices:
 * Japan: 30500 Yen
 * Germany (1968): 540,-DM (approx. 270 EUR)

Price(s) on eBay:
 * eBay Germany:
 * EUR 5,00 (+ EUR 4,00 shipping) in 11/2005
 * EUR 1,99 (+ EUR 6,70 shipping) in 02/2006
 * EUR 9,99 (+ EUR 8,50 shipping) in 03/2006
 * EUR 4,50 (+ EUR 7,00 shipping) in 05/2006
 * EUR 3,50 (+ EUR 5,00 shipping) in 01/2007
 * eBay UK:
 * &pound;1,70 (+&pound;5,00 shipping) in 01/2006



Comments
This is a Single8-camera!

Note that the grip is detachable but pretty vital for the overall functionality. A camera body without the grip should be considered more or less defect. (BTW: The Z1 uses the same grip as the Z2.)

More info can be found here