Fujifilm Zoom Date 70

Built by Fujifilm, the Fujifilm Zoom Date 70 is a snapshot camera that can be used with 35mm film. It was produced by the Japanese company in a factory in China. The 35mm camera was also offered under the name “Fujifilm Silvi 70” and “Fujifilm Zoom Date 77”.

The zoom lens of the camera cannot be exchanged. The name of the lens is “Fujinon Zoom”. The lens is equipped with a focal length of 35 mm – 70 mm. So with the zoom factor is two. The widest aperture range is from f/5.2 (35 mm) to f/9.8 (70 mm). The built-in autofocus makes focusing easier. The closest focusing distance of this lens is 100 cm.

A knife for the exposure is also available in this model. It can be used with films from ISO 50 to ISO 3200. It is possible that the camera technology automatically adopts the sensitivity of the film material from the coding on the cartridge. The exposure settings are automatically determined by the camera electronics. There is no manual exposure mode.

The built-in flash provides enough light. The range of the flash is 0.8 meters – 3.5 meters with 35 mm. The maximum output of the flash at 90 mm reaches up to two meters. The flash can be used in different modes. So there is a fill flash, night portrait (slow sync). Backlight control, night and red-eye reduction modes. The flash can also be switched off.

The photo camera has an integrated self-timer function. The lead time of the self-timer is ten seconds. The camera can be mounted on a tripod for group shots.

The body of the camera weighs 225 grams and measures 12.2 x 6.7 x 4.4 cm. A CR123A battery (eBay / Amazon*) is required to use the camera. This type of battery is very easy to find online. On the side of the case there is an eyelet for a wrist strap.

Films for the Fujifilm Zoom Date 70

35mm film is required to take photos with the Fujifilm Zoom Date 70. There is still a good range of film stock available for both color and black and white images in this format. The film should be in the range of ISO 50 to ISO 3200 and be DX-encoded.

The Ilford XP2 Super* is a good choice for black and white shots in 35mm format. For color images you can use Kodak Portra 160*. According to various test reports, they are well suited for everyday recordings and deliver solid results. In addition to this manufacturer, there are a large number of other companies that produce films for this format.

The color film is processed in the C-41 process & the B/W film in a developer such as Rodinal or D-76. This development process is offered by most professional laboratories. Most drugstore chains in Germany are an option for the development of 35mm color films. During development, prints are usually made directly from the photos.

The 35mm camera exposes an area of 24mm x 36mm. The camera’s motorized film transport is automatically controlled by the built-in electronics to ensure smooth operation.