Fujifilm's fast-lens zoom compact — the Silvi, 24-50mm f/2.8, program AE, remote release.
The Fujifilm Silvi is a fixed-lens 35mm zoom compact, also sold as the Zoom Date F2.8, positioned as a bright-lens point-and-shoot within Fujifilm's compact range. Its name refers to the fast f/2.8 aperture at the wide end of its zoom, which was quicker than many zoom compacts of its class. It was aimed at users who wanted a zoom camera that still performed in lower light.
Made for 35mm film, the Silvi has a 24-50mm f/2.8-5.6 zoom lens and active autofocus with an infinity-lock setting. Exposure is programmed AE, and the camera has a built-in flash with multiple modes. It features dual shutter buttons and an infrared remote release to assist with self-portraits, and it runs on a single CR2 lithium cell.
The fast wide end, self-portrait aids and zoom range make the Silvi suited to travel, family and general use, and to portraits where the remote release and second shutter button help. The bright 24mm wide setting is useful in lower light for a zoom compact, and the short zoom covers everyday framing. It is an automatic camera geared toward convenience.
On the used market, check that the zoom motor runs smoothly through its range and that autofocus confirms, and inspect the zoom lens for haze, fungus and debris. Confirm the LCD is complete and free of bleed, test both shutter buttons and the infrared remote if present, and test the flash modes. Listen for smooth film transport, inspect the CR2 battery door and contacts for corrosion, and verify the film-door light seals are sound.