Fujifilm's late-80s compact — the DL-100, autofocus, program AE, built-in flash, 1987.
The Fujifilm DL-100 is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus compact from around 1987, part of Fuji's DL series of consumer point-and-shoot cameras. The DL line ran through the late 1980s as everyday automatic snapshot cameras. It is a simple point-and-shoot for casual users rather than an enthusiast compact.
This is a compact autofocus camera with a built-in lens and automatic exposure. It uses active autofocus, programmed automatic exposure and DX film-speed reading, with a built-in flash for low light and fill. Focus, exposure and film advance are automated, and the camera is battery-dependent. Some DL-series models of this generation offer a date-imprinting feature.
The DL-100 suits general and travel photography where a pocketable, fully automatic camera is wanted for quick snapshots. It has minimal controls and is designed to be pointed and fired without adjustment. As a late-1980s consumer body its appeal lies in simplicity and portability rather than lens speed or manual settings.
On the used market check the autofocus and shutter respond and the film advance runs, since the electronics and motor are the usual failure points on cameras of this age. Test any LCD or date display for dead or bleeding segments. Confirm the flash charges and fires, inspect the lens for haze and dust, and examine the battery compartment for corrosion from old cells. Verify the film-door light seals and the rewind mechanism work correctly.