Fujifilm's entry Fujica SLR — the STX-1, manual exposure, LED metering, Fujica X mount, 1980.
The Fujica STX-1 is a 35mm film SLR made by Fuji Photo Film under the Fujica name, introduced in 1980. It used the Fujica X bayonet mount and was positioned as an affordable, straightforward manual SLR alongside the more automated AX series. It was aimed at newcomers and students wanting a simple mechanical-feeling camera.
As a specification summary, the STX-1 is a single-lens reflex for 35mm film using the Fujica X bayonet mount. It has a horizontal-travel cloth focal-plane shutter with a top speed of 1/700, and metering is through-the-lens shown by LEDs in the viewfinder for manual exposure setting. It is a manual-exposure camera. The battery powers the meter, and buyers should confirm the specific battery-dependence of the shutter, as later STX bodies varied in this respect.
The STX-1 suits beginners, students and general users who want a simple, low-cost manual SLR with the Fujica X bayonet lenses, for everyday and travel photography. Its manual operation and clear LED meter make it a good learning camera, and the bayonet mount is quick to use. It is a no-frills body focused on the basics of exposure.
On the used market, expect perished foam light seals and mirror-damper foam and budget for a reseal. Confirm the LED meter responds to light and check exposure accuracy. Test the shutter across its range, noting the 1/700 top speed, for capping or sticking, inspect the prism for haze or desilvering, and check the film advance, rewind and focusing screen. The Fujica X mount lens range is smaller than the M42 pool, so factor lens availability into a purchase.