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 ST901 (1974) was among the **first M42 SLRs with electronic aperture-priority autoexposure**. Successor of the ST801 (mechanical, manual-only). Vertical metal shutter to 1/1000s with 20-second slow speeds (extreme for the era), TTL SPD metering with LED display, EBC Fujinon lens compatibility. The ST901 was Fujica's flagship before they shifted from M42 to the proprietary X-mount in the late 70s.
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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
The first M42 SLR with aperture-priority AE. ST801 successor with electronic shutter.
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Format | 35mm |
| Mount | M42 |
| Years | 1974–1978 |
| Shutter | 20s – 1/1000s, electronic vertical metal |
| Flash sync | 1/60s |
| Meter | TTL SPD with LED display |
| Modes | Aperture priority, manual |
| Weight | 715 g |
| Battery | 2× SR44 |
Released 1974 as the AE successor to the ST801. Production ran 4 years until 1978. Fujica subsequently moved to the AZ-1 (1978) and the X-mount line that ended their M42 era.
For 2026 buyers wanting M42 with aperture priority and the EBC Fujinon lens line, the ST901 is the obvious choice. Used at $100–250. The 20-second slow-speed AE is unusually capable for the era — useful for night photography.
M42: EBC Fujinon line and any other M42 lens.
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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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