Fujica STX-1n

disguisey · 14th February 2010, 4:19 AM

Hey Guys I'm currently knew to the world of SLR Camera's got hooked by a friend of mine and I was able to pick up a Fujica STX-1n for like $30 I know its Vintage but It can still take good pictures. Yet the problem is I am unsure what lenses will be able to support it seeing as it was made so long a go, and was wondering if anyone knows some info on the world of vintage cameras would be able to help me out

Athiril · 14th February 2010, 11:20 AM

http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Fujica_X_lenses

Asteroid · 14th February 2010, 11:56 AM

I had one of these briefly but the shutter curtain failed. It seemed to be quite flimsy so be gentle with it. As Athiril pointed out these later Fujica are X mount - probably the most obscure camera mount of all. You'll be lucky to find anything in that mount aside from the occasional 70-200ish zoom, not that it really matters as there's plenty of fun to be had with the usual 50.

The light seals will have almost certainly disintegrated, see here on replacing them. http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/camer...als/index.html If memory serves these use the common LR44 or SR44 battery. So grab a bulk pack of some cheap film and get cracking!

You may also want the manual but it's just a standard mechanical full manual slr.

disguisey · 14th February 2010, 12:14 PM

Yes maybe I should just use this until I can actually afford a decent Camera ass-hole ebayer didn't tell me they were X mount lenses he said they were acceptable to all GRRRRR

Asteroid · 14th February 2010, 12:33 PM

It's not a great loss. If you want to play with film seriously there's cheap film slr all over ebay, get something from the major manufacturers and lenses are easily had.

Btw old Ricohs are absurdly cheap, well made and use the excellent Pentax lenses.

disguisey · 14th February 2010, 7:54 PM

I was wondering would like Modern Pentax Lenses be able to fit on the Camera, the Film I can get from where I work but I had a feeling that the Pentax lenses might fit on the camera

Asteroid · 14th February 2010, 8:01 PM

Pentax lenses on the STX-1n? Nup, sorry. What lens do you have with the camera?

disguisey · 14th February 2010, 9:32 PM

The camera comes with a 55MM Lens but hoping to get a 28-80MM one

Asteroid · 14th February 2010, 10:04 PM

I figured as much. Old zoom lenses are really horrible, I'd certainly not bother with something like that. You'll be able to take good pictures in low light with the 55. Working with a prime lens is different to modern zoom photography, but it's really quite rewarding.

disguisey · 14th February 2010, 10:28 PM

Ok still having the extra lenses would be helpful even if its A 30MM one or a 200MM one or something like that just having them and testing em out as this will be my first SLR until I could afford a Digital SLR

14th February 2010, 4:19 AM	#1
disguisey Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: under your bed Posts: 1,621	Fujica STX-1n Hey Guys I'm currently knew to the world of SLR Camera's got hooked by a friend of mine and I was able to pick up a Fujica STX-1n for like $30 I know its Vintage but It can still take good pictures. Yet the problem is I am unsure what lenses will be able to support it seeing as it was made so long a go, and was wondering if anyone knows some info on the world of vintage cameras would be able to help me out

14th February 2010, 11:20 AM	#2
Athiril Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carnegie, Melbourne Posts: 3,633	http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Fujica_X_lenses __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/athiril/ 35mm, 6x7cm, 4x5" Ask me about C-41 & E-6 processing!

14th February 2010, 11:56 AM	#3
Asteroid Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lapping Freo Posts: 2,241	I had one of these briefly but the shutter curtain failed. It seemed to be quite flimsy so be gentle with it. As Athiril pointed out these later Fujica are X mount - probably the most obscure camera mount of all. You'll be lucky to find anything in that mount aside from the occasional 70-200ish zoom, not that it really matters as there's plenty of fun to be had with the usual 50. The light seals will have almost certainly disintegrated, see here on replacing them. http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/camer...als/index.html If memory serves these use the common LR44 or SR44 battery. So grab a bulk pack of some cheap film and get cracking! You may also want the manual but it's just a standard mechanical full manual slr. __________________ The boxen: A8-3870/ F1A75-V Pro/ 8GB \| A64 3000+/ K8V-X/ 1,25GB \| X230 ThinkPad Last edited by Asteroid; 14th February 2010 at 11:59 AM.

14th February 2010, 12:33 PM	#5
Asteroid Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lapping Freo Posts: 2,241	It's not a great loss. If you want to play with film seriously there's cheap film slr all over ebay, get something from the major manufacturers and lenses are easily had. Btw old Ricohs are absurdly cheap, well made and use the excellent Pentax lenses. __________________ The boxen: A8-3870/ F1A75-V Pro/ 8GB \| A64 3000+/ K8V-X/ 1,25GB \| X230 ThinkPad

14th February 2010, 8:01 PM	#7
Asteroid Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lapping Freo Posts: 2,241	Pentax lenses on the STX-1n? Nup, sorry. What lens do you have with the camera? __________________ The boxen: A8-3870/ F1A75-V Pro/ 8GB \| A64 3000+/ K8V-X/ 1,25GB \| X230 ThinkPad

14th February 2010, 12:14 PM	#4
disguisey Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: under your bed Posts: 1,621	Yes maybe I should just use this until I can actually afford a decent Camera ass-hole ebayer didn't tell me they were X mount lenses he said they were acceptable to all GRRRRR

14th February 2010, 7:54 PM	#6
disguisey Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: under your bed Posts: 1,621	I was wondering would like Modern Pentax Lenses be able to fit on the Camera, the Film I can get from where I work but I had a feeling that the Pentax lenses might fit on the camera

14th February 2010, 9:32 PM	#8
disguisey Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: under your bed Posts: 1,621	The camera comes with a 55MM Lens but hoping to get a 28-80MM one

14th February 2010, 10:04 PM	#9
Asteroid Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lapping Freo Posts: 2,241	I figured as much. Old zoom lenses are really horrible, I'd certainly not bother with something like that. You'll be able to take good pictures in low light with the 55. Working with a prime lens is different to modern zoom photography, but it's really quite rewarding. __________________ The boxen: A8-3870/ F1A75-V Pro/ 8GB \| A64 3000+/ K8V-X/ 1,25GB \| X230 ThinkPad

14th February 2010, 10:28 PM	#10
disguisey Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: under your bed Posts: 1,621	Ok still having the extra lenses would be helpful even if its A 30MM one or a 200MM one or something like that just having them and testing em out as this will be my first SLR until I could afford a Digital SLR