Fujica AZ-1
Please see the camera-wiki article on the Fujica AZ-1.
In the 21st century it would become ubiquitous for interchangeable-lens cameras to come bundled with a midrange zoom lens. But in 1977, Fuji broke new ground* by offering an SLR in a factory bundle with their 43-75mm zoom. That lens's specs are fairly underwhelming; but as the copy indicates, the priority was on compact size. (50/55mm lens kits were also offered.)
This was one of the last Fujica models to continue with their proprietary modification of the 42mm thread mount to allow open-aperture metering, introduced with the Fujica ST801. In keeping with industry trends, soon Fuji would introduce a replacement bayonet mount.
*See the Nikkorex Zoom 35 for a non-interchangeable predecessor.
Fujica AZ-1
Please see the camera-wiki article on the Fujica AZ-1.
In the 21st century it would become ubiquitous for interchangeable-lens cameras to come bundled with a midrange zoom lens. But in 1977, Fuji broke new ground* by offering an SLR in a factory bundle with their 43-75mm zoom. That lens's specs are fairly underwhelming; but as the copy indicates, the priority was on compact size. (50/55mm lens kits were also offered.)
This was one of the last Fujica models to continue with their proprietary modification of the 42mm thread mount to allow open-aperture metering, introduced with the Fujica ST801. In keeping with industry trends, soon Fuji would introduce a replacement bayonet mount.
*See the Nikkorex Zoom 35 for a non-interchangeable predecessor.