The Fujifilm Klasse S is a snapshot camera. It was manufactured by Fujifilm and presented in the 2000s. The 35mm camera was aimed at a premium clientele with its new price of 89,000 yen.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. The manufacturer’s name for the lens is 38mm f2.8 Super EBC Fujinon lens. The focal length is 38mm and the widest aperture is f/2.8.
There is no need to manually focus with the 35mm camera. The Fujifilm Klasse S features autofocus. The closest focusing distance is 0.4 meters. The viewfinder of the 35mm camera has a field of view of 85%.
The Fujifilm Klasse S has a built-in light meter. It is designed for an ISO range of 25 to 3200. The camera reads the DX code of the film cartridge and sets the exposure meter accordingly.
The aperture and exposure time can be set automatically by the camera. There is a program mode and an aperture priority mode. The shortest exposure time depends on the aperture (1/500 s at f/2.8, 1/1000 s at f/16). The camera comes with a Bulb setting option. In this case, the shutter remains open as desired. There is a built-in flash for shooting in low light.
Films for the Fujifilm Klasse S
The Fujifilm Klasse S is a 35mm camera and requires 35mm film, 35mm film is still offered by various manufacturers. All films with a sensitivity between ISO 25 and ISO 3200 can be used.
Possible films for the Fujifilm Klasse S are the Kodak Ultramax 400* and the Kodak TRI-X 400*.
The color film is designed for development in the C-41 process. This is offered by almost every photo lab. The black and white film must be developed in a suitable black and white developer.
The exposure area of the camera is 24 mm x 36 mm big. Thus, at least 36 exposures fit on a roll of normal film. The film in the camera automatically advances to the next frame.
The camera weighs in at 265 grams. The dimensions are 123 × 63.5 × 38.5 mm. The Fujifilm Klasse S requires a CR2 battery (eBay / Amazon*). This powers the camera, the built-in flash, and the LCD display.
The 35mm camera can now only be purchased in used condition. The new price at the time was 89,000 yen. Today, the value of a used Fujifilm Klasse S is mainly measured by its condition and functionality.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Snapshot camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 35 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 40 cm / 1.312 ft |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Lens design | 4 elements in 3 groups |
| Exposure times | 1/1000 second to 1/2 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 25 to 3200 |
| Auto DX | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic, Aperture priority |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Date imprinting | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash recycle time | circa 4 seconds |
| Flash modes | Red-eye reduction |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x CR2 battery |
| Size | 12,3 x 6,35 x 3,85 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.84 x 2.50 x 1.52 inches |
| Weight | 265 Grams |
| Estimated value / Used price | 1.085,61 Euro 1,781,591,068,430,93181,1212,671,16 Estimate based on used prices of 3 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 29.4.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 1,23 Euro (1.08 US-Dollar) |