dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
In the past I owned a used Klasse W - the viewfinder had some issues (the LED readout wasn't completely bright) but other than that it was an "ok" camera - I believe I just couldn't get my head around the 28mm field of view. I've gone through this before with 28mm lenses and even with the Ricoh GR - there's something about me and 28mm that just doesn't seem to jive.
About 2 weeks ago I got a hold of Jonmanjiro's Klasse S.
"This time..." I thought, "..maybe it will be different." After all, it's a 38mm vs 28mm and that was a lot closer to my favourite FOV of 35mm.
I just got my first roll back that I've run through the camera and I think I've found what I've been looking for in a film P&S camera. I was already familiar with the form factor but the focal length is what's doing it for me this time around. Nothing wrong with the Klasse W and it would be nice to wish for Fuji to make a Klasse SUPER W (I can dream can't I?) but for me, the Klasse S is where it's at. Sad that it's no longer being made and I hope this lasts me a long long time!!
All shot on expired (2012) Fuji Superia:
Cheers,
Dave
About 2 weeks ago I got a hold of Jonmanjiro's Klasse S.
"This time..." I thought, "..maybe it will be different." After all, it's a 38mm vs 28mm and that was a lot closer to my favourite FOV of 35mm.
I just got my first roll back that I've run through the camera and I think I've found what I've been looking for in a film P&S camera. I was already familiar with the form factor but the focal length is what's doing it for me this time around. Nothing wrong with the Klasse W and it would be nice to wish for Fuji to make a Klasse SUPER W (I can dream can't I?) but for me, the Klasse S is where it's at. Sad that it's no longer being made and I hope this lasts me a long long time!!
All shot on expired (2012) Fuji Superia:
Cheers,
Dave
kbg32
neo-romanticist
Always wanted the Klasse W. One day....
Nice imagery!
Nice imagery!
Darshan
Well-known
These Klasse's are amazing cameras.
Take a look at this photostream, most of her photos are with a Klasse W and porta 160:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulanalee/with/15204489737/
Take a look at this photostream, most of her photos are with a Klasse W and porta 160:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulanalee/with/15204489737/
Rodchenko
Olympian
Great photos. Cool camera.
f16sunshine
Moderator
Oh man! The hunt is back on for one of these 
Nice samples Dave!
Nice samples Dave!
FrankS
Registered User
New nickname: Klasse Dave.
I have a sister camera, a Rollei AFm35.
I have a sister camera, a Rollei AFm35.
mani
Well-known
Those look really great!
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
Thanks guys - the camera is a real joy to use and totally easy to understand how to use it - although the market was only for Japan I'm sure Fuji could have done well with these around the world - and when you look at the way they went with their X series digital bodies (X-10,20,30 & X100, 100s, 100T) the styling was totally milked from these Klasse cameras.
Cheers,
Dave
Cheers,
Dave
BlackXList
Well-known
I'd love an S, the images look fantastic.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Really like your photos!
Good luck with the Klasse S!
G
Good luck with the Klasse S!
G
I'm glad you've finally found your compact P&S cam, Dave. I actually went the other direction and got a Klasse W. So far I'm liking it a lot. The lens is way better than the one in GR1v IMO. Can't go wrong with either Klasse
maddoc
... likes film again.
Very nice work, Dave !
The Fuji Klasse camera reminds me of a fellow RFF member who once asked to get one for him in Tokyo and ship it over to his country. He photographed his entire wedding using this camera.
The Fuji Klasse camera reminds me of a fellow RFF member who once asked to get one for him in Tokyo and ship it over to his country. He photographed his entire wedding using this camera.
CVickery
Established
Nice Dave. I picked up a Yashica T3 Super for this purpose, but the Fuji Klasse cameras were on the list....I just couldn't find one.
Maiku
Maiku
Where did the thread "In Praise of the Fuji Klasse W" go? It was a great photo thread.
BTW Lovely photos of Toronto. I love the color!
BTW Lovely photos of Toronto. I love the color!
Maiku
Maiku
Bing Bong. Thanks!