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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Fujifilm ST8011972
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- M42
- Years
- 1972–1978
- Weight
- 695 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/2000s
- Meter
- ttl-stop-down-led-spd
The Fujica ST801 (1972) was the **world's first SLR with LED viewfinder meter display** — replacing the analog needle meter. M42 universal mount, mechanical vertical-metal shutter to **1/2000s** (very fast for 1972), TTL stop-down SPD metering with 5-LED display in the finder. Fujica EBC Fujinon lenses (Fuji's multi-coated glass; the EBC coating set a 1970s standard for color rendering).
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Kodak Tri-X 400
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
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Before you buy used
- **Mercury battery** — voltage-sensitive; Wein zinc-air or MR-9 adapter.
- **Foam mirror bumper** — disintegrates.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- **LED display** — verify all 5 LEDs work.
- Service: independent shops.
About this camera
Fujifilm's M42 SLR with the world's first LED meter display. 1/2000s shutter, EBC Fujinon glass, $80 used.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Fujifilm ST801 use?
- The Fujifilm ST801 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Fujifilm ST801 take?
- The Fujifilm ST801 uses a 1x PX625 battery.
- What lens mount does the Fujifilm ST801 have?
- The Fujifilm ST801 uses the M42 mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Fujifilm ST801 offer?
- The Fujifilm ST801's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/2000s.
- What light meter does the Fujifilm ST801 use?
- The Fujifilm ST801 meters with ttl-stop-down-led-spd.
