Fujica Compact 35

**Sam_I_am** · 02-01-2022, 06:37 PM - **2 Likes**

I received this and another camera (see separate thread) in a trade last summer. I was wondering if any of you happen to have/had one, and your thoughts on it.

kypfer · 02-02-2022, 10:56 AM

I've still got some Fujinon lenses from my film days with Fujica SLRs. They're certainly up there with the best of their time.
I'm not familiar with this camera, but would anticipate very acceptable results if you were to put some film through it

**BigMackCam** · 02-02-2022, 03:13 PM

I have no information to offer, Sam, but that's a fine example of the camera. Beautiful condition!

Out of curiosity, is the selenium-cell metering still working?

**Sam_I_am** · 02-02-2022, 04:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I have no information to offer, Sam, but that's a fine example of the camera. Beautiful condition!

Out of curiosity, is the selenium-cell metering still working?

Here is a pretty clear shot through the viewfinder. In automatic setting there is a black needle that swings through the column on the left. the needle swings as I go from the ceiling light, across the wall, and to the floor....so in a nutshell....I think so, just not sure if it is accurate. I apologize for my lack of correct terminology, I have memory issues due to a medication I am currently on combined with my ADHD. Very frustrating at times when I know I know the words but just cannot retrieve them, hence "the column on the left"..

**BigMackCam** · 02-02-2022, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Sam_I_am

Here is a pretty clear shot through the viewfinder. In automatic setting there is a black needle that swings through the column on the left. the needle swings as I go from the ceiling light, across the wall, and to the floor....so in a nutshell....I think so, just not sure if it is accurate. I apologize for my lack of correct terminology, I have memory issues due to a medication I am currently on combined with my ADHD. Very frustrating at times when I know I know the words but just cannot retrieve them, hence "the column on the left"..

That explanation made perfect sense to me, Sam

Great to see the selenium cell doing it's job... And my, that viewfinder is super-clean!!

**Sam_I_am** · 02-02-2022, 04:57 PM - **1 Like**

Isn't it though. All in all the camera is very clean and everything seems to be in working order. I may replace the seals on the film door before exercising this camera. I need to look for some 12 exposure rolls for testing purposes, I just hate to waste 36 on a camera that still may need something done to it.

02-01-2022, 06:37 PM - 2 Likes	#1
Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851	Fujica Compact 35 I received this and another camera (see separate thread) in a trade last summer. I was wondering if any of you happen to have/had one, and your thoughts on it.

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02-02-2022, 10:56 AM	#2
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,596	I've still got some Fujinon lenses from my film days with Fujica SLRs. They're certainly up there with the best of their time. I'm not familiar with this camera, but would anticipate very acceptable results if you were to put some film through it

02-02-2022, 03:13 PM	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	I have no information to offer, Sam, but that's a fine example of the camera. Beautiful condition! Out of curiosity, is the selenium-cell metering still working?

02-02-2022, 04:29 PM - 1 Like	#4
Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam I have no information to offer, Sam, but that's a fine example of the camera. Beautiful condition! Out of curiosity, is the selenium-cell metering still working? Here is a pretty clear shot through the viewfinder. In automatic setting there is a black needle that swings through the column on the left. the needle swings as I go from the ceiling light, across the wall, and to the floor....so in a nutshell....I think so, just not sure if it is accurate. I apologize for my lack of correct terminology, I have memory issues due to a medication I am currently on combined with my ADHD. Very frustrating at times when I know I know the words but just cannot retrieve them, hence "the column on the left"..

02-02-2022, 04:38 PM	#5
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by Sam_I_am Here is a pretty clear shot through the viewfinder. In automatic setting there is a black needle that swings through the column on the left. the needle swings as I go from the ceiling light, across the wall, and to the floor....so in a nutshell....I think so, just not sure if it is accurate. I apologize for my lack of correct terminology, I have memory issues due to a medication I am currently on combined with my ADHD. Very frustrating at times when I know I know the words but just cannot retrieve them, hence "the column on the left".. That explanation made perfect sense to me, Sam Great to see the selenium cell doing it's job... And my, that viewfinder is super-clean!!

02-02-2022, 04:57 PM - 1 Like	#6
Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851 Original Poster	Isn't it though. All in all the camera is very clean and everything seems to be in working order. I may replace the seals on the film door before exercising this camera. I need to look for some 12 exposure rolls for testing purposes, I just hate to waste 36 on a camera that still may need something done to it.