Fujifilm Cardia Everyday OP: Cheap relative of Fujifilm Tiara Mini

1. History of Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP

Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP was born in the early 1990s, a time when Japanese camera companies were racing to reduce the size of PnS cameras while still maintaining top optical quality.

In different markets, the Fuji Everyday OP film camera also has other names such as Fuji DL-510. Don't confuse Everyday OP with point and shoot Fujifilm Tiara Mini More advanced ones are equipped with aluminum metal shells. Although they are two different products, Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP carries very similar design DNA: thin, light, 28mm wide angle and extremely minimalist but no less powerful.

2. Photo Quality of Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP

2.1 Shooting in low light with Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP

In low light conditions, EverydayOP produces extremely sharp images in the center. The colors are rich and fresh, the contrast is high, creating a very blocky, 3D image feeling. If the photo below was taken with Kodak Ektar film, it would have been even richer.

2.2. Shoot in backlight with Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP

This is when the device reveals some of the weaknesses of the popular movie PnS line. When shooting directly from a strong light source, the image may appear from mild to severe flare depending on the lighting conditions. However, many people like this effect because it creates a very unique "artistic" quality of film photos.

When the light is not too harsh like the photo above, the photo only shows a small blue-purple flare in the corner. The image is still quite clear, not opaque. This proves that the machine's coat layer is quite good, better Autoboy 3, Autoboy 6 but lost Nikon L35af, L35AD3 and lost quite a lot Fuji Tiara Mini (That's right because the price of Cardia Tiara Mini is x4 more expensive!)

2.3. Flash photography with Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP

Fuji EverydayOP's flash works quite smart. It does not explode white on the subject's face (like when shooting with a digital camera without knowing how to fine-tune) or create great contrast like Canon Autoboy EPO, Nikon L35AD3 which keeps a pretty good balance with ambient light. If you like taking portraits at sunset or in backlight, I believe you will like this camera's flash: the flash is gentle but still works.

When taking portraits at sunset, if you don't use flash, the photo will look like this

When the environment is dimly lit, the yellow-green light on the side of the viewfinder of the Fuji Cardia EverydayOP will blink continuously, signaling that the flash will be fired if you press the shutter button. It is also a light that signals that the shooting distance is too close (depending on the situation). Tips to distinguish between those two situations are below, please scroll down to read more.

3. Auto Mode of Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP

Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP focuses quite quickly compared to contemporaries. The out focus rate is very low if you hold the camera firmly. The device works best at distances from 0.48m to infinity. The photo below is the machine's closest focusing distance (0.48m), you can see that the ridges of the paint layer are still clearly separated, demonstrating EverydayOP's good focusing ability.

A little tip for you: although the Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP does not have a separate light to indicate too close focus Nikon L35 AD3 good Canon Autoboy 3 good Fuji Tiara Mini (seems to be due to product line-up hierarchy) but if the sky is bright, you use high ISO film but see the yellow light blinking continuously and the distance from the camera to the subject is quite close (shorter than 1/2 the length of your arm), then most likely you have focused too close => move away a little!

Fujifilm Everyday OP's automatic exposure metering system works well and stably. In most situations, from bright sunlight to shade, the camera rarely causes photos to be overexposed or pitch black. Even in complex lighting environments like the photo above, even though only using popular Fuji 400 film, the camera's metering mode has a good balance between light and dark areas.

4. Feeling of Holding Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP

Hold Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP On hand, the first feeling is: really comfortable! With a weight of only about 150g (lighter than the majority of fixed lens PNS cameras such as Nikon ad3, l35af, Ricoh ff-300, Autoboy 3, Autoboy Tele 6, you can hold/wear the device in your hand and still feel light but still sturdy thanks to the high-quality plastic shell, without any "toy" feeling.

In addition, the size of the Fujifilm Cardia EverydayOP film camera fits in the palm of your hand, making operation easy and hassle-free. If you intend to carry a film camera with you everywhere to capture beautiful moments, the small size and light weight will have a great impact!

5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Fujifilm Cardia Mini EverydayOP

5.1. Advantages of Fujifilm Cardia EverydayOP

• Great wide-angle 28mm lens for landscapes and everyday life.
• Ultra-thin design, extremely fashionable and convenient.
• Drop-in loading system is safe for beginners.
• The price is much more accessible than the line Fuji Tiara Mini or Ricoh GR1.
• Flash soft, gentle
• The image is sharp, bold, and has quite high contrast

5.2. Disadvantages of Fujifilm Cardia EverydayOP

• The plastic case should be carefully preserved to avoid strong impacts.
• The maximum shutter speed is not too high (about 1/125s), there will be some limitations when shooting high ISO film under strong sunlight.
• The f/4.5 aperture is not too large to blur the background.
• Although downloading movies is very safe, it takes some practice
• Although CR123A batteries are not too rare, they are not as easy to find as AA batteries

6. Fujifilm Cardia Mini EverydayOP User Guide

I will update the video later

7. Fujifilm Cardia Mini EverydayOP Technical Specifications

8. When Should You Buy Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP?

If you want a moderate machine compact, just got it 28mm wide angle (like iPhone), medium Prices are stable, again Fireproof technology photo taken when someone turns on the computer unexpectedly, and Photos are still sharp

=> Fujifilm Cardia Mini Everyday OP is a bright choice for you!

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