OT:new Fuji MF camera

[Henry Ambrose]

Oh Duh!
I thought that was the back of another camera.
Write first, think later.

[ic-racer]

I also got real interested in using my old 6x9 folders. Due to their age and lack of features (and the need to keep rewinding the film onto the 620 spools) I was in search of a contemporary 6x9 rangefinder folder.

Turns out I found one, and it has interchangable lenses and backs also. It is a little move away from the original concept due to its size and weight, though.

If the new Fuji were 6x9 I would really be interested.

[David A. Goldfarb]

I've got a Linhof Tech V 23b (which seems to be taking a very long vacation at the Marflex Camera Spa), but I'd still like a small MF folder, like the Perkeo II that I use now. The Linhof is a nice compact and versatile travel camera that can function as a view camera or a press camera, but it's not quite like a little folder that fits in a coat pocket or a briefcase.

[russyoung]

Gosh, has 6x7 become large format?

Russ

[buze]

No, it's why the topic says "OT".

[sanking]

Gosh, has 6x7 become large format?

Russ

Russ,

Absolutely. In fact, compared to the 1/1.7 and 1/1.8 sensors on many digicams, which measure just a bit more than 7X5mm, 6X7cm could be thought of as ultra large format.

Sandy King

[Bill_1856]

Gosh, has 6x7 become large format?

Russ

Yes.

[Rory_5244]

This looks like something I might buy! I never warmed to the Mamiya 7. Um, does anybody know whether the lens can be changed on this new Fuji? Doesn't really look like it, but...

[Rob_5419]

It's highly unlikely Rory. There is no ledge lock options on the fold out strut to fix any other focal length than the 80mm one. There is a built in spacing lock though - that's why there is no red window (hooray!). Looks like it has at least, centre-weighted metering built in. That must be a first for any vintage folding camera.

I didn't warm to the Mamiya 7 either. The lenses are cold and clinically sharp. Be nice to see if this folder has a usable filter thread for ND grads too. It looks like a little Fuji that 'could'...

[Rory_5244]

Thanks, Rob. My feelings exactly on those Mamiya lenses, BTW.