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Fujifilm Fotonex 300 zoom
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Photos by Sylvain Halgand text by Sylvain Halgand. From the collection of Sylvain Halgand. Last update 2023-11-18 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in Indonésie from 1996 to (After) 1996.
Index of rarity in France: Infrequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 1671

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Chronology of cameras Fujifilm 

The APS system was developed jointly by 5 major leaders in the photography market, including Fujifilm. The first cameras using the new cartridge appeared in catalogs in 1996. The new technology did not have a long lifespan, but numerous models were introduced.

(non exhaustive list)   Years (c.) Lens ix MRC PQI Flash Selling price (1996)

10 1997 8,0/23 mm (Fixfocus)       Manual 350
15 1998 23 mm (Fixfocus)       Automatic 250 (1998)
20 Auto 1999- 6,3/24 mm (Fixfocus)       Fill-in 299 (1999)
50 1997 8,0/23 mm (AF)       Automatic 590
50AF   1998 23 mm (AF)       Automatic  
55AF 1998 8,0/23 mm (AF)       Automatic 390 (1998)
60AF 1999- 6,3/24 mm (AF)       Fill-in 399 (1999)
100 ix   1997 4,0/24 mm (AF) Yes   Yes   1150
101 ix 1998-99 5,6/24 mm (AF) Yes   Yes   409 (1999)
200 ix Zoom   1997-98 4,5-8,5/30-60 mm (AF) Yes   Yes   1290
210 ix Zoom 1998-99 22,5-45 mm (AF) Yes   Yes   790 (1998)
250 Zoom   1996-97 25-55 mm (AF)         1190 (1998)
250 ix Zoom 1997 25-55 mm (AF) Yes   Yes   1490
260 ix Zoom MRC 1998 24-52 mm (AF) Yes Yes Yes   1390 (1998)
265 ix Zoom MRC 1999 23-50 mm
(AF)
Yes Yes Yes   990 (1999)
300 Zoom 1997-98 30-90 mm (AF) Yes   Yes   1990
310 ix Zoom MRC   1998-99 24-70 mm (AF) Yes Yes Yes   1690 (1998)
400 ix Zoom   1997 25-100 mm (AF) Yes       2490
400 ix Zoom MRC   1998 25-100 mm (AF) Yes Yes     1990 (1998)
1000 ix MRC   1998 24 mm (AF) Yes Yes      
3500 ix Zoom MRC   1998-1999 21-58 mm (AF) Yes Yes Yes   2290 (1998)
4000 SL   1996 4,5-5,6/25-100 mm (AF) Yes   Yes   3790
4000 ix SL   1996 25-100 mm (AF) Yes   Yes    
Tiara 1000 ix MRC 1999-2000 24 mm (AF) Yes Yes     1990 (1999)


The Fotonex models were replaced by the Nexia in 2000.

Cameras equipped with the ix function have magnetic heads. On the back of the APS film is a transparent magnetic strip on which the magnetic heads can record various information, depending on their level of sophistication. This information can include framing, date and time of the shot, a caption, etc. Some cameras have a reading head capable of reading this strip and, for example, reacting in the event of a film change during shooting (MRC Mid-Roll-Change). Upon reinserting the cartridge, the film will automatically reposition itself where it was before being removed from the camera. One of the most interesting features of this ix function is the PQI (Print Quality Improvement) system. At the time of shooting, the camera records the parameters of the shot. The printer, in the lab, will take advantage of this information to optimize the result.

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This APS compact camera combines all the advantages of APS to position itself as a high-end option. Despite its rather ordinary aesthetic, the manufacturing and finishing are excellent.

Equipped with a 30-90 mm zoom, equivalent to 36-108 mm in 35mm format, this range is sufficient for most cases. However, it may be regrettable that the lower end of the range is not wider, and there is no true wide-angle, which would fully utilize the APS panoramic mode (P). I would like to emphasize that the APS's appeal lies in breaking free from a single negative format. There are three formats: Classic (C), which produces a negative of 17 by 23 mm, 16/9 (H) which yields 17 by 30 mm, and Panoramic (P) which results in 9.5 by 30 mm.

On this camera, switching between modes is possible at any time by moving a rear slider. The viewfinder adapts to the current format, and it has diopter correction.

The APS film comes standard with a magnetic track that records a certain number of parameters at the time of shooting (more or less effectively depending on the camera's sophistication). In this case, it is more extensively used than in common scenarios. A small side door reveals a series of small buttons. Alongside the rewind and timer buttons, there are three others:

1. The "D" button allows for programming the date.
2. The "PQ" button (there wasn't enough space for the "I") for Print Quality Improvement stores a variety of parameters that will be automatically considered by the APS printer to correct proofs.
3. The "ST" button allows for adding captions to photos.

A rare feature worth noting is a sensor that detects the presence of an obstacle (such as a finger) in front of the flash and alerts the user.

Fujifilm Fotonex 300 zoom





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