There was an optional version of the 100mm lens, for the G690 and GL690, which had a lightmeter built onto the side of the lens body and which controls the shutter electronically and provides aperture-priority automatic exposure control. That version is called the EBC 100m lens.
@randallstewart1224
9 ай бұрын
The "Texas Leica" reference is based on the later GW and GSW models which have fixed lenses. The 690 models were an earlier effort by Fuji. They were very expensive, little sold in the US, so the various lenses which can be interchanged now fall in the category of "unobtainium". The interchangeable lenses system and the film shield (ala Mamiya 6/7) were regular problem sources, which is why Fuji ditched the design and later replacement them with the fixed lens versions, which are fantastic if you can live with the fixed lens. The GW and GSW models come in three versions over the years with very little changed between them. They also come in three formats: 6x9 (8 exp), 6x8(9 exp), and 6x7(10 exp).
@michaelappleyard6300
5 ай бұрын
I too have recently bought a GL690 and find that 6 x 9 gives vastly improved image quality compared to 35mm. 6 x 9 delivers around 2.4 times the linear resolution relative to 35mm and therefore around 5.5 times the "pixels" - to borrow terminology from the digital camera world. By comparing similar images taken on a 36 megapixel DSLR and a 35mm SLR, and by cropping the former until the image quality of what remains is similar to that of the whole image taken by the 35mm camera, I have estimated that a 35 mm colour negative such as Kodak Gold 200 delivers the equivalent of around 4 megapixels resolution. Using the same type of colour negative film, 6 x 9 delivers around 22 megapixel equivalent quality. To give an example, the largest size of print that can be viewed from a 35mm 200 ISO colour negative without seeing grain is A4. With 6 x 9, this increases to A2+ size. With a 6 x 4.5 negative, the largest such print size would only be around A3. 6 x 7 would give a slight improvement over this. The point is to emphasize that going all the way up to 6 x 9, rather than compromising and choosing one of the lesser medium format options, gives tangibly superior results. I know this from shooting previously with a 6 x 6 TLR. The near-silent and very smooth shutter action of the GL690 is a positive asset which, combined with the camera's mass, noticeably reduces camera shake and makes hand-held shooting a breeze.
@gedwardjones
9 ай бұрын
G690 BLP also has the lens curtain. If you're looking at any of these cameras that's pretty much the first thing to die.
@ThatGingerPhotographer
Жыл бұрын
The video I didn’t know I needed. I enjoyed this! And that’s a nice looking camera. Thanks for an informative video, didn’t realise it’s only 8 shots per roll too!
@iknownothing610
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeah only 8 shots. I actually like that because I sometimes find I don't want 36 shots on a single film stock which is what you get with 35mm. The other medium format sizes could be slightly better with 6x7 at 10 shots I think and 6x4.5 is 15 shots.
@JadenWhite
9 ай бұрын
Got me a Fuji GW690 last month and I love it!
@iknownothing610
9 ай бұрын
Very cool. Gotta say I've been shooting a lot of medium format and while I like the Fuji G series of cameras. I've been eyeballing a pentex 67. I only wish there was a 6x9 SLR because I love the 3x2 aspect ratio.
@bjmarchives
10 ай бұрын
There’s no way I’d shoot film if I didn’t home develop and scan. Good video, I own the GW690 V1, love it. (Also a Mamiya RZ67 Pro II) I would consider keeping the rangefinder for portability. That’s why I bought mine.
@xander1052
9 ай бұрын
personally I have a fairly local lab who can provide me with higher quality scans than I could ever do at home, so I am happy to shoot film and especially 120 with their services.
@Steve-rm5bi
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!! Quick question I have is: the two other keys/tabs on the bottom of the camera, can those wind/rewind the film? For either double exposures or 35mm conversion.
@iknownothing610
Жыл бұрын
120 film does not rewind like 35mm. The film unrolls from one roll and rolls onto the other roll, never rewinding. Once the roll is complete you take out the exposed roll and move the carrier to the other side and repeat the process. The two tab at the bottom are for releasing the carriers/roll of film.
@mynewcolour
Жыл бұрын
Their is a 220 film branded Shanghai GP3. Apparently it’s ok.
@iknownothing610
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. There are also 220 expired rolls of film that people sell on ebay. If its kept in cold storage you might be able to trust it but for a beginner it's better to know your film is good and work on dialing your camera setting. If you get the film developed and the negative is messed up you won't know if it's the 220 expired film or your camera. I will be buying some 220 at some point just to try for fun but would recommend a beginner start with some fresh film.
@d30gaijin
Жыл бұрын
No, actually I have no interest in shooting medium format. Full frame is sufficient for me.
@iknownothing610
Жыл бұрын
I applaud yourself control. 35mm is probably enough for most people since it's probably gonna go on social media. A off the rails resolution junkie like myself needs the unlimited power of 6x9 medium format.
@d30gaijin
Жыл бұрын
@@iknownothing610 Can't say I blame you. 6x9 is very cool.
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