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For $12 I found a fully-functioning Fujica 35-EE to replace the Auto-M I bought in a grab bag that is tits-up.
The EE, like the Auto-M, may as well double as a murder weapon or vorschlaghammer - it's THAT fricken stout. A very solid camera, vintage early-to-mid 60s? Design-wise, it's something to behold... so let's behold it!
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/front.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/back.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/leftside.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/toprtcorner.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/topview.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/bottom.jpg
You'll notice the rewind on the left side of the body. Same as on my Auto-M. What I didn't expect was the dial on the back - THAT is the focus wheel. Rings around the lens mount are for shutter/aperture/filmspeed.
Camera has Auto mode which is shutter priority. ASA is set by pulling out the tab on the shutter-speed ring and rotating accordingly. Meter read-out is on the top deck; film advance and counter are on the bottom.
Max shutter is 1/1000th, down to B if needed. The shutter-speed ring will not move beyond 1/8th without depressing the greyish button beneath the VF window. I assume this is to prevent you from getting utterly below handhold speeds, sort of a dummy switch.
Close-focusing to 2.5' - fast 45mm:f1,9 Fujinon lens. Fuji Synchro MXL shutter.
Results?
Pan-F in HC110 dil. B
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/1.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/2.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/3.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/4.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/5.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/7.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/9.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/10.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/11.jpg
The lens is nice and sharp when stopped down. RF is still accurate. Wide open, the lens is very soft, but deliciously so - see the helmet shot.
The Fujica 35-EE is sturdy, weighty, and a pain to carry in the hand if attempting to side-grip. I used a wrist-strap instead, would be even better around the neck. The focus wheel takes some getting used to - I kept reaching for the collar and having to reset my shutter speed.
The Auto feature was tested and worked fine up close. Away from subjects in strongly contrasted lighting, not so good. This was the same case in manual mode. The big selenium meter is functioning fine, but I would prefer a spot-meter. Who wouldn't?
Overall, a fine piece of Japanese gear and a great shooter. I've taken a liking to the design of these older Fujicas - maybe you have too! Find a working model and have at it! It's worth the trouble to find one.
Craig
The EE, like the Auto-M, may as well double as a murder weapon or vorschlaghammer - it's THAT fricken stout. A very solid camera, vintage early-to-mid 60s? Design-wise, it's something to behold... so let's behold it!
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/front.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/back.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/leftside.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/toprtcorner.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/topview.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/bottom.jpg
You'll notice the rewind on the left side of the body. Same as on my Auto-M. What I didn't expect was the dial on the back - THAT is the focus wheel. Rings around the lens mount are for shutter/aperture/filmspeed.
Camera has Auto mode which is shutter priority. ASA is set by pulling out the tab on the shutter-speed ring and rotating accordingly. Meter read-out is on the top deck; film advance and counter are on the bottom.
Max shutter is 1/1000th, down to B if needed. The shutter-speed ring will not move beyond 1/8th without depressing the greyish button beneath the VF window. I assume this is to prevent you from getting utterly below handhold speeds, sort of a dummy switch.
Close-focusing to 2.5' - fast 45mm:f1,9 Fujinon lens. Fuji Synchro MXL shutter.
Results?
Pan-F in HC110 dil. B
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/1.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/2.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/3.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/4.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/5.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/7.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/9.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/10.jpg
http://nelsonfoto.com/mein/Fujica_35-EE/121405/11.jpg
The lens is nice and sharp when stopped down. RF is still accurate. Wide open, the lens is very soft, but deliciously so - see the helmet shot.
The Fujica 35-EE is sturdy, weighty, and a pain to carry in the hand if attempting to side-grip. I used a wrist-strap instead, would be even better around the neck. The focus wheel takes some getting used to - I kept reaching for the collar and having to reset my shutter speed.
The Auto feature was tested and worked fine up close. Away from subjects in strongly contrasted lighting, not so good. This was the same case in manual mode. The big selenium meter is functioning fine, but I would prefer a spot-meter. Who wouldn't?
Overall, a fine piece of Japanese gear and a great shooter. I've taken a liking to the design of these older Fujicas - maybe you have too! Find a working model and have at it! It's worth the trouble to find one.
Craig
