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Nesster
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 5883 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:10 pm Post subject: Fujica GM 670 |
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Nesster wrote:
So I need this camera like a hole in the head.
I mean, I have maybe the best vintage 6x9 ever in the Kodak Medalist. And a Graflex RB SLR. Not to mention my lovely Voigtlander with the Vaskar that makes photographs rather than collections of IQ points... not to mention the Moskva and other lesser ones...
And, I have plenty of excellent 6x6's - Autocord, Diacord, Super Ikonta, Bessa 66, two or three Dolly Super Sports.
And a modern, fully working P645 that I hardly use.
So why the damn Fuji? Well, it was cheap on the bay, maybe 1/3 of what they tend to go for. It came with the great-reputation 100mm lens. It's big. I dont know. I'll play with it for a while, and at least I'll get my money back...
Anyone use the GM Fujis before? _________________ -Jussi
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rbelyell
Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 4269 Location: somewhere in the mountains of central NY
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Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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rbelyell wrote:
yup its B-I-G!
but awesome results. congrats.
tony _________________ Epson RD1 + Elmarit 21/2.8; Summarit 50/1.5; Summarit 75/2.5; Elmar-c 90/4; Sankyo Komura 135/2.8, Hektor 135/4.5; Braun Paxina 29 6x6; Photax Boyer Paris; Holga 120 Pano
GREAT STUFF FOR SALE:
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Hasselblad XPan + 45/4, 90/4
Kodak Retina Reflex IV + full set of Schneider Krueznach lenses
Mercury 2 half frame 35mm
Kodak Pro slr/n
Fuji GM670+100/3.5+65/8!
Praktisix 6x6 medium format + ZeissBiometar 120/2.8
Bessa T 101 Anniversary Edition in Navy Blue
Mamiya Six Folder with Zuiko 75/3.5
Adaptall: Tamron SP 28-85 macro
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PM for more complete descriptions/pix. All in great shape!
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berraneck
Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 972 Location: prague, czech republic
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:33 am Post subject: |
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berraneck wrote:
it´s called texas-leica.. the size really isn´t tiny, however considering the frame format it´s quite acceptable. in case of need, you can use it for self-defense _________________ equipment doesn´t count, good photographs do |
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Nesster
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 5883 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:20 am Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
Yep, man are these things big. I'll have to post a pic of this next to the Medalist
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Yea, or a life raft except I think the damn thing would sink _________________ -Jussi
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Nesster
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 5883 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
the arrival by Nesster, on Flickr _________________ -Jussi
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7775 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
Try to look happy ! _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
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http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
That's a great pic Jussi, have fun with that Texas Leica _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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Schnauzer
Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Posts: 2155 Location: Maine, USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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Schnauzer wrote:
That is one big sucker. I bet it will take great pictures.
I'd like to see it setting beside your Kiev IIa. _________________ Ron |
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
It looks like a Yashica Electro 35 GTN that has taken growth hormones, yep, big camera! Love your expression, congrats! |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
It's a tiddler compared to the combat Graphic 70, which is my dream rangefinder, but sadly too expensive and rare for me.
_________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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bhargav
Joined: 24 Nov 2011 Posts: 938 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:47 am Post subject: |
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bhargav wrote:
Lloydy wrote: |
Try to look happy ! |
Congrats! _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/58547200@N00/ |
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Nesster
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 5883 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
iangreenhalgh1 wrote: |
It's a tiddler compared to the combat Graphic 70, which is my dream rangefinder, but sadly too expensive and rare for me.
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Ah but we can dream, can't we? That camera would be an awesome stealth street shooter - and/or get you questioned by police
Here's some more in that vein...
"signal corps KE-4(1) combat graflex Made of magnesium yet extremely heavy, these beasts were known as the Texas Leica or Gulliver's Contax. Using perforated 70mm movie film in 50 foot loads, a spring wound shutter that could fire 10 shots in rapid succession, a dedicated flash system and three specially designed Ektar lenses (approx 2", 4" and 8") the complete system came in a fitted Olive Drab Haliburton case. Dating from 1953 and near the end of the Korean War not many saw actual combat."
This guy on flickr has an awesome military camera collection:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bruiser2452/sets/72157625810345475/detail/ _________________ -Jussi
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berraneck
Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 972 Location: prague, czech republic
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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berraneck wrote:
I shouldn´t have seen that combat graphic that is quite an awesome camera! man where can I buy it to fit my low budget ? _________________ equipment doesn´t count, good photographs do |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:25 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
It's a giant Contax really. Hubert Nerwin (sp?) the Contax designer was taken to the US as part of Operation Paperclip to work for Folmer-Graflex and that is what he designed. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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Nesster
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 5883 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
Here's a couple with the 670 next to a Medalist.
Big and Bigger I by Nesster, on Flickr
Big and Bigger II, the sequel by Nesster, on Flickr _________________ -Jussi
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Nesster
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
Iron Horse / Master Lock by Nesster, on Flickr
Yellow filter, I think this was around f/5.6, Ultrafine Extreme 400 in D-76
1200 dpi scan here: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8669949502_d68154859e_o.jpg _________________ -Jussi
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:45 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
You have a shooter, excellent result! I made up a batch of D-76, too. |
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TVR
Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 97 Location: Brandon, MB
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:33 am Post subject: |
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TVR wrote:
Nesster, if the fuji is the Texas Leica here is a relative...... not a rangefinder though javascript:emoticon('')
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Nesster
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 5883 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:20 am Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
TVR wrote: |
Nesster, if the fuji is the Texas Leica here is a relative...... not a rangefinder though javascript:emoticon('')
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Oh excellent! I do wonder how Kodak packed so much into such a small brick... and there are times I wish I'd gone 67 instead of 645 with the Pentax. _________________ -Jussi
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