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May 1, 2025
Fujifilm MV-1 Repair (the worst camera ever made)
Today, I'm taking a look at a camera produced in 2003 by Fujifilm, seemingly exclusively for the Italian market. Apparently, it was offered as a "reward" for collecting points from a well-known petrol station chain. However, it wasn't entirely free; you also had to shell out 80 euros, which would be around 120 euros in today's money (2025).
It appears to be quite rare globally, except here in Italy. I've actually stumbled upon a few of these at the monthly flea markets in Udine, buried in dusty boxes filled with unwanted junk. Of course, I always hold out hope of finding a hidden gem amongst the clutter.
Just by looking at it, I immediately suspected it wasn't anything special. The lens looks like it belongs on a cheap webcam, and while it appears to have a manual focus ring, it's purely for show. It's also incredibly lightweight, and holding it gives you a real sense of how flimsy it is.
It appears to be quite rare globally, except here in Italy. I've actually stumbled upon a few of these at the monthly flea markets in Udine, buried in dusty boxes filled with unwanted junk. Of course, I always hold out hope of finding a hidden gem amongst the clutter.
Just by looking at it, I immediately suspected it wasn't anything special. The lens looks like it belongs on a cheap webcam, and while it appears to have a manual focus ring, it's purely for show. It's also incredibly lightweight, and holding it gives you a real sense of how flimsy it is.
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