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The Bronica RF645 is in excellent condition. (Kazuyasu Noguchi, President) announces the RF645, a new medium format 6x4.5 coupled rangefinder camera with interchangeable lenses, released under the Bronica brand.The Fuji GF670 Medium Format Film Camera ReviewI have a home studio with AlienBees strobes and the cameras are a Fuji GS645s rangefinder and a Contax G2 with 45mm f/2 Planar lens.16 posts I would not chose a rangefinder for portrait work, I would use a slr so I could view filter. September 20, 2000, Photokina Cologne, Germany - Tamron Co., Ltd. Tamron Announces The New Bronica RF645 6x4.5 Format Coupled Rangefinder Camera With Interchangeable Lenses.

The rangefinder patch is clear and bright. In addition to its great cosmetic condition, the camera functions flawlessly. There’s some minor scuffs on the body but you have to look to tell.

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It has not happened yet and that is probably because I am so nutty passionate about photography and I LOVE trying out new gear just to see what is out there and available. I am waiting for that moment where I get writers block and I sit in front of my screen for hours while writing one sentence. No rangefinder camera is capable of handling the full range of photographic.Wow, I am on a roll! Three reviews THIS WEEK alone! Holy cow. You have to rotate the camera in order to create a horizontal photo.

But that doesn’t mean it is a big, clunky and heavy camera. I saw it online and found out it took 120 film (medium format/larger negatives/better quality) and it allowed you to shoot in either 6X6 square format or 6X7 for even more negative real estate.Yes, this is film and yes it is medium format. One camera that caught my eye a few months ago was the Voigtlander Bessa III folding medium format rangefinder camera.

They are made by Cosina in Japan. From what I understand and after doing some digging I found out that these cameras are the same, made in the same factory and of the same quality. As already stated, the Fuji version is actually the same camera but is silver and marked with a lens that says “Fujinon” instead of “Heliar”. Then one day I spoke with my contact at B&H Photo and realized they had the Fuji and Voigtlander version of this camera. When I first saw an image of the camera I thought it looked like a normal 35mm rangefinder on steroids!After reading about it and thinking how cool it would be to shoot one, I ended up forgetting about it for a few months. The Voigtlander model comes in black but for those who like silver you can also buy a Fuji version, which does indeed come in silver! That model is the Fuji GF670.The big BAD ASS Fuji GF670 – 6X6 or 6X7 with a flick of the switch*This review will be on the Fuji version of the camera.The Fuji GF670 comes with a built in 80mm lens that folds out of the camera, just like the old Voigtlander Bessa II.

Because of this, you get less grain, better tonality, and better details. PLUS, it is MEDIUM FORMAT!For those that do not know, Medium Format film gives you a much larger negative than 35mm. $1899 is quite a bit for a new (non Leica) film camera but again, this is Medium Format and it’s a somewhat portable, take anywhere camera. A savings of $400 if you pick up the Fuji.

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Its huge, bright and clear, and the frame lines are really easy to use. I have to say that the viewfinder of the GF670 is FABULOUS. One of my fears when it arrived was that I would not know how to load it, but after reading the loading section of the manual, I knew it would be simple.Loading film in the Fuji GF670 – Video shot with Leica V-Lux 20First things first. It’s easy and takes only a minute or so. But before I get into the results, let me show you another video on how to load this camera with film. I was loaded with Ilford Delta 400 and had a spare roll of Delta 3200 in my pocket.

Again, it is not up to Leica standards in this dept but I have no complaints. Overall, the camera was well built and felt substantial in the hand. The film counter on top makes it easy to know what frame you are on. It was smooth and easy to advance the film. I was not so sure I liked it but it worked well. The rewind knob is a roller wheel and not a crank.

I was not sure if this would work out at all, I mean, who takes a medium format film camera for night time street shooting?My Second Experience with the GF670 – Night time streetHere I am shooting the GF670 at night using it just as I would a Leica MP or M7. After I shot through the 12 frames of FP4 I loaded up some Ilford Delta 400 and we headed out for some evening street shooting. Focus was spot on and wide open, the lens drew in a very pleasing way with smooth Bokeh and plenty of detail. I had some Ilford FP4 (ISO 125) loaded and snapped off a few frames just to make sure the focus was good and also to see how the lens would do wide open at F3.5.Two shots wide open with Ilford FP4 – I found the lens to be wondefulAnd of course, the obligatory “test my camera cat shot”So the 1st test shots came out great. It just seems like it would be easy to rip or tear so I was very careful with it.My First Experience With the GF670 – Quick portrait testAfter loading the camera with film I told my wife I had to take some test shots of her outside. I am not familiar with folding cameras, and this is the first one I have EVER used so I am not sure how easy it is to damage the bellows.

It was not too big, nor too heavy and when I wanted a bite to eat or something, I just folded it up and let it hang at my side using a strap. But I was really digging using this camera. If she would have been selling CD’s I would have bought one on the spot.There was still some light left for this shot – Ilford Delta 400When we arrived there was still some light left and I knew the 400 speed film would be fine until it started getting dark. She sounded amazing and we stood and listened for a while. We saw a VERY talented girl who wrote her own songs and she was performing them with just her and her keyboard. It was VERY cool and we plan on making this a regular event to go to and shoot, eat and have fun with friends.

But all of the looks and portability in the world wouldnt mean squat if the camera did not perform well. A woman also walked up and asked me where she could buy one after she looked it over so there seems to still be some interest in film, especially if it’s to be used with a sweet looking camera like this one. Everyone seems to think it was really cool but when they asked how much it cost they freaked out! Here is one conversation I had with a guy who walked up to ask about the camera:Guy: How many megapixels, that looks wicked.Me: Yep, it’s a Fuji medium format film camera.Guy: Oh, it’s those kind that take the big film.ahhh.I thought it was cool that there was so much interest in it. With its fold out lens it resembles the old cameras as there were many made like this back in the day. I left the lens folded OUT while walking and I had a few people walk up and ask me if this was an old antique camera.

It took me a minute or two but I had no difficulties at all. It was no problem loading it in the middle of the street. I finished u p my 400 and loaded up the Delta 3200. I snapped this using Delta 400 and two hours later when we walked back towards the exit he was still playing and swinging.After eating and walking around for an hour it started getting dark. I believe it is a Fuji designed lens but even if it is not, it performs very well and gives you that “medium format look” that you just do not see with 35mm.Shot with Delta 400 at 3.5 as I walked behind themThis guy played three chords over and over and over while he swung his head around.

This lady was singing a horrible out of tune song about missing her dog. By the time of the last photo above it was REALLY dark and we were headed out to go home. You can click on any image in this review for a larger version.I admit, these kind of shots may be better to shoot with a 35mm camera but the GF670 did an admirable job here. The following images were all shot with 3200 film.