Fujifilm's premium prime compact — the Klasse S, fixed 38mm f/2.8, aperture-priority AE, 2007.
The Fujifilm Klasse S is a premium fixed-lens 35mm compact from 2007, part of the second generation of the Klasse line alongside the wide-angle Klasse W. It continued Fujifilm's high-specification take on the enthusiast point-and-shoot, keeping the standard-angle prime lens of the original Klasse in an updated body. It was aimed at film photographers wanting a small, well-built camera with manual control.
Made for 35mm film, the Klasse S has a fixed 38mm f/2.8 Super EBC Fujinon lens. It offers autofocus and a manual-focus mode, and provides programmed AE and aperture-priority AE with exposure compensation of up to two stops in half-stop steps. It has a built-in flash and is powered by a single CR2 lithium cell.
The 38mm standard field of view, aperture-priority control and compact size make the Klasse S well suited to street, travel and documentary shooting where the photographer wants discretion with control over aperture. It handles as a pocket camera but behaves more like an enthusiast tool, which is why it holds interest among film users. The half-stop compensation gives finer exposure adjustment than the earlier model.
On the used market, test both autofocus and manual focus, and inspect the lens for haze, fungus and coating damage. Check the LCD for complete, bleed-free segments and confirm aperture-priority mode and the compensation steps respond. Test the flash, check for smooth film advance and rewind, and inspect the CR2 battery door and contacts for corrosion. Verify the light seals around the film door remain sound.