Fujifilm's entry Fujica SLR — the STX-2, manual exposure, 1/1000 shutter, LED metering, Fujica X mount, 1985.
The Fujica STX-2 is a 35mm film SLR made by Fuji Photo Film under the Fujica name, introduced in 1985 as an update to the STX-1. It used the Fujica X bayonet mount and continued the affordable, straightforward manual SLR concept. It was among the later Fujica bodies before the brand wound down its film SLR line.
As a specification summary, the STX-2 is a single-lens reflex for 35mm film using the Fujica X bayonet mount. It has a horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with a top speed of 1/1000, an improvement over the STX-1, and metering is through-the-lens shown by LEDs in the viewfinder for manual exposure setting. It is a manual-exposure camera, and buyers should confirm the specific battery-dependence of the shutter for the model they are viewing.
The STX-2 suits beginners, students and general users who want a simple manual SLR with the Fujica X bayonet lenses and a higher top shutter speed than the STX-1, for everyday and travel photography. Its manual operation and clear LED meter make it approachable, and the bayonet mount is convenient. It is a practical, basic camera for learning 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 up to 1/1000 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.