Comments on: Fujifilm GF670 Professional goes Monsoon

By: Dirk

Dirk — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:09:58 +0000

The camera has a standard hotshoe, so you can use the usual equipment. Note that since it has a leaf shutter, there are no restrictions as to usable shutter speeds with flash.

By: LIAM

LIAM — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:38:18 +0000

Can you tell me what flash to use with GF670?

Cheers.

By: Mike Dougan

Mike Dougan — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:42:54 +0000

Arne,

There is really no comparison between the Mamiya 6 VF and the GF670. The Mamiya 6′s vf is not as bright and clear as the GF670′s. I wear glasses and the ‘standard’ 75mm frame-lines are just visible if I squash my face up to the camera, in contrast the GF’s frame-lines are clearly visible at the 6×7 setting. The view finder on the GF670 is far superior which is why my Mamiya 6 gets left at home a lot now.

I have not used the GF670W and at the moment I don’t plan on buying one.

The GF670 is about 1kg in weight but compared to the Mamiya 6 it feels a lot lighter and much more compact.

I think a pair off GF670′s (1 wide, 1 normal) would be a great lightweight combination with selectable 6×6 and 6×7.

Surprisingly I do know off Inta Ruka, she was featured in the now defunct Quadrant magazine (Rolleiflex). She really manages to capture people’s personality.

Have a very Happy New year when it comes.

By: Arne

Arne — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:07:47 +0000

I happened on your site while looking for info about the GF670.

I notice you also use a Mamiya 6. Can you tell me how the viewfinders compare in use, as far as clarity, ease of focusing and general feel?

I love the Mamiya 6, but really want a compact 67, and now that Fuji is coming out with the wide version of the GF670 I’m looking into the possibility of using a pair of GF670s instead of a Mamiya 7 with a couple of lenses.

Wonderful images of everyday life in your neighborhood. Do you know about the work of Inta Ruka?

http://www.baukunst-galerie.de/kuenstler/intaruka_en.php

(There’s also a link on the top of this web page with more info about her.)

Best for the new year.

By: Mike Dougan

Mike Dougan — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:59:58 +0000

John, thats fairly normal for folding cameras. There is very little room between the lens and door/lens board.

By: John

John — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:57:24 +0000

There is one on hand for handling at the Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara- The sales clerk explained that filters have to be removed before closing the camera back up lest they damage something.

By: Dirk

Dirk — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:02:48 +0000

Correct, there is a special hood available for it. It should be no problem to add a generic hood ia the filter thread.

I suggest you research around the web for sample photos to judge lens performance, e.g.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rapidwinder/tags/bessaiii/

By: Mikhail

Mikhail — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:47:06 +0000

Sorry for my English – I have a few questions:
1. It doesn’t have a build-in hood, right? Is it posible to attach a generic hood?
2. How does it hold the harsh light? ( is is possible to shot against the sun, like with some Zeiss-Leica lenses?)
Thank you
Mikhail

By: Grant

Grant — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:23:52 +0000

I’d love to own and shoot one. Kind of expensive for me right now, but I’m saving up. Like everybody else, I enjoyed the photos, and the stories behind them…and everybody’s kind comments, which I’m right there with. A pleasant few moments, reading this review, seeing the photos, and reading other people’s kind and thoughtful comments. Thanks to all.

By: Mike Dougan

Mike Dougan — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:44:13 +0000

Thanks Luke.

I hope you find one for sale in Japan. The camera is fantastic and I’m enjoying it more than ever.