A Fujica Rapid D1 Camera.
Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1966
Materials
Plastic, Glass, Leather?
Measurements
92 x 115 x 53 mm
Place of origin
Japan
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525881
Summary
A Fujica Rapid D1 Camera. This half frame 35mm camera has a metal body with a plastic coating round the side. On the silver top is printed 'Fujica Rapid D1' and a serial number -195381 and on the front is 'Fujica'. Film advance is spring loaded, wound by a large knob on the base on which is printed 'Made in Japan by Fuji Film Co. Ltd.' The lens is surrounded by a photo-electric cell and the camera can be used in manual or automatic mode. Meter readings are visible in the viewfinder. The lens is marked 'Fuji Phot Film Co Fujinon 1:2.8 f=2.8cm'. There are four shutter speeds to 1/300 sec and bulb. A plastic cap protects the lens and is marked 'Fujica'. A woven leather wrist band is attached via the tripod bush.
Provenance
Donated on 21/2/2020 to The Fox Talbot Museum by Mrs M. Clarke.
Makers and roles
Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., manufacturer