Fujifilm's wide prime compact — the Klasse W, fixed 28mm f/2.8, aperture-priority AE, 2007.
The Fujifilm Klasse W is the wide-angle member of Fujifilm's Klasse line, released in 2007 beside the standard-angle Klasse S. It brought a 28mm lens to the premium fixed-lens compact format, giving a wider field than most enthusiast point-and-shoots. It was aimed at photographers who preferred a wide perspective for street, travel and environmental work.
Built for 35mm film, the Klasse W has a fixed 28mm f/2.8 Super EBC Fujinon lens of six elements in five groups, focusing as close as 0.30m. It uses autofocus, offers programmed AE and aperture-priority AE, and has a built-in flash with red-eye reduction. Power is from a single CR2 lithium cell.
The 28mm angle of view makes the Klasse W suited to street photography, travel, interiors and landscape framing where a wider lens is wanted, while keeping the pocketable size of the line. Its close-focus ability and aperture-priority control give more flexibility than a typical wide compact. It appeals to film users who prefer a wide standard lens over a 38mm.
When buying used, confirm autofocus locks correctly and check the wide 28mm lens for haze, fungus and separation, since wide lenses show corner issues readily. Verify the LCD panel is complete without bleed, and that aperture-priority mode and exposure compensation work. Test the flash and red-eye function, listen for clean film transport, and inspect the CR2 battery compartment for corrosion. Check that the film-door light seals are intact.