The Amica Eyelux is a rangefinder camera. It was distributed by Amica International Corp in the 60s. The model was built in Japan by the company Taron. They offered a similar model of the 35mm camera under the name “Taron Auto EE“.
The lens of the Amica Eyelux is not changeable. 45 mm is the focal length of the lens. The largest aperture available at the camera is f/1.8. There is no autofocus with the 35mm camera. You have to focus on the subject by hand. With the help of the rangefinder, it is no longer necessary to guess the distance to the subject. The minimum distance needed to the subject is 90 cm.
For metering exposure, the Amica Eyelux an exposure meter. It was designed for work with films with a ISO of 10 to 400. The shutter speed and aperture can be freely selected.
The camera comes with a bulb mode. With the Bulb setting, it stays open as long as the photographer holds the shutter button down. An external flash unit can be connected to the PC flash socket. The Amica Eyelux has a thread for a tripod and a connection for a cable release. In addition, there is a self-timer.
At a weight of 750 grams the size of the Amica Eyelux is 13,5 x 9,2 x 7,5 cm. The camera needs one PX625 battery (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Amica Eyelux
The Amica Eyelux needs photo film for taking pictures. Or more precisely 35mm film. For this film format, there is still a good selection of material for color and black and white images. A great film choice for color photos is the Kodak Portra 160* and for black and white pictures the Ilford Delta 100*.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Rangefinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 45 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/1.8 |
| Focus | Manual |
| Rangefinder | Yes |
| Exposure times | 1/500 second to 1 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | CdS light meter |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 10 to 400 |
| Exposure modes | Shutter priority, Manual mode |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | PC-Flash |
| Flash sync speed | 1/30 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x PX625 battery |
| Size | 13,5 x 9,2 x 7,5 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.31 x 3.62 x 2.95 inches |
| Weight | 750 Grams |
| Company name of the brand | Amica International Corp |
| Manufacturer | Taron |
| Company name of the manufacturer | Nippon Kōsokki Seisakusho / Taron LTD |
FAQ about the Amica Eyelux
Is the Amica Eyelux a rangefinder camera?
Yes, the Amica Eyelux is a rangefinder camera. This means it uses a rangefinder system to help you focus accurately. It was made in Japan during the 1960s.
Can I change the lens on this camera?
No, the Amica Eyelux has a fixed 45mm lens. You can't swap it for a different one. This means that you'll be working with a single focal length.
How does the focusing work on the Amica Eyelux?
It's a manual focus camera. You have to manually focus by turning a ring on the lens. The rangefinder helps you see the distance to your subject, but you don't have autofocus.
What kind of film does this camera use?
The Amica Eyelux uses 35mm film. You can use both color and black and white films. Kodak Portra 160 and Ilford Delta 100 are recommended.
Does the camera have a built-in light meter?
Yes, the Amica Eyelux has a built-in light meter to help determine the correct exposure settings. It works with films from ISO 10 to ISO 400.