C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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The Fujica AZ-1 (1978) is Fujica's final M42-mount SLR. Electronic vertical metal shutter to 1/1000s with **20-second slow speed** (extreme for the era). Aperture-priority autoexposure or manual, TTL SPD with LED display. M42 universal mount with EBC Fujinon lens compatibility. After the AZ-1, Fujica moved to the proprietary AX mount (1980) and ultimately exited the SLR market.
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C41
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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About this camera
Fujica's last M42-mount SLR. Aperture priority, 20-second slow speed, EBC Fujinon glass.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | M42 |
| Years | 1978–1981 |
| Shutter | 20s – 1/1000s, electronic vertical metal |
| Flash sync | 1/60s |
| Meter | TTL SPD with LED display |
| Modes | Aperture priority, manual |
| Weight | 700 g |
| Battery | 2× SR44 |
Released 1978 as the AE successor to the ST901. Production ran 3 years until 1981 when Fujica abandoned M42 for the AX mount.
For 2026 buyers wanting the last M42 Fujica, the AZ-1 at $80–200 is the choice. The 20-second slow-speed AE is excellent for night photography. EBC Fujinon lens compatibility.
M42: EBC Fujinon and any M42 lens.
BW
Ilford HP5 Plus is a flexible ISO 400 black-and-white film with classic grain and strong push-processing tolerance.
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Kodak Ektar 100 is a fine-grain C-41 color negative film with saturated color and high sharpness.
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