The Fuji Discovery Mini Dual Panorama Plus is a vintage 35mm point-and-shoot film camera originally released by Fuji in 1990. Known regionally in Japan as the Cardia Travel Mini Dual-P and in Europe as the DL-500 Wide Date, this ultra-compact pocket camera is highly regarded for its dual-prime lens system and its drop-in pre-winding mechanism.
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Key Features & Specifications
Dual Fujinon Lens System: Rather than a continuous zoom, the camera switches electronically between two fixed focal lengths: a wide-angle 28mm f/3.5 (ideal for landscapes and street photography) and a standard 45mm f/5.6 portrait lens.
Panorama Mode: The "Plus" and "P" variants feature a physical toggle switch that drops crop masks over the film plane, capturing cinematic, wide aspect-ratio panoramic frames on standard 35mm film.
Drop-In Loading & Pre-Winding: Features a safe-loading mechanism. When you drop in a new roll, the camera automatically draws all the film out onto the take-up spool. As you snap photos, the film winds back into the light-tight cassette, protecting your exposed frames from accidental exposure if the back door is opened.
Automated Controls: Equipped with active autofocus, auto-exposure, motorized film advance/rewind, and a built-in multi-mode flash (including sunlight sync/fill flash).
Power Requirements: The camera body typically runs on a single 3V CR-123A lithium battery, while the integrated date-back requires a CR2025 cell.