First pictures from a Fuji GS645S

[divewizard]

These are from the first roll I shot in a Fuji GS645S medium format rangefinder. The camera is completely manual, but includes a built-in meter that has three indicators in the viewfinder (Nikon FM like).

This first roll of film is Fuji Neopan Acros 100. I used a 49mm Hoya O(G) filter and set the ISO to 40 to compensate for the 1 1/3 filter factor. The exposures were perfect.

The film was processed and scanned by Fromex in Marina Del Rey. The scan quality is great, but the resolution was about 4.8MP, much less that the 17MP I get from PCV or NCPS. However had them back in a day instead of 1 to 2 weeks.

©2012 Chris Grossman

 

[dct]

Great.
I saw a GS645S a week ago at a photo flea market, but had already spent my budget on a 90mm M lens. Still on top of my GAS list to start using MF film.
How is your experience with the camera regarding the shutter, aperture and focus dial beeing all around the lens? I have a Ricoh 500GX fixed lens RF which has the same dial layout and I find it somehow difficult to change only A or S when I'm in a hurry. I always move the opposite dial too if I don't change it carefully.

 

[divewizard]

Finding the correct dial easy easy to do by touch. The focus is at the rear and is very wide and concave, the others are convex. The shutter is at the front and is very easy to find becasue it is next to the bar. Th aperture dial knob is shorter and can be distinguished from the shutter by both height and position.

 

[Lawrence A.]

I just got a good deal on this camera, and look forward to having it by Saturday or Monday. Now I have to find my 120 reels, because there will be a roll in the soup the same day I get it!!

Love that shot of the old Ford.

 

[divewizard]

I just got a good deal on this camera, and look forward to having it by Saturday or Monday. Now I have to find my 120 reels, because there will be a roll in the soup the same day I get it!!

Love that shot of the old Ford.

I hope you enjoy it. The lens is tack sharp. You can see more of my pictures with the Fuji GS645S on flickr.

 

[KoNickon]

My main beef with this camera is that the RF patch is so small and dim as to be almost nonexistent. Changing shutter speeds isn't easy to do, but I can deal with that. Otherwise, I love the size and feel, the meter, and the lens.

 

[Lawrence A.]

I just put a tiny piece of black tape on the center of the viewfinder of my copy, which arrived today, and it increases rangerfinder patch contrast considerably. Otherwise, I've just shot a test roll that is hanging to dry at this moment, and everything seems to work on this $150 copy (except the shutter locks). Keeping my fingers crossed, and camera loaded with HP5.

 

[Lawrence A.]

I hope you enjoy it. The lens is tack sharp. You can see more of my pictures with the Fuji GS645S on flickr.

Enjoyed the Flickr set. Makes me want to get out and shoot with this camera, which arrived today. The test roll says everything is ready to go.

 

[David_Manning]

How was Fromex to work with? I'm considering mailing them all my 35mm Tri-x.

 

[divewizard]

How was Fromex to work with? I'm considering mailing them all my 35mm Tri-x.

They are nice guys and do a good job. However the scans from North Coast Photographic Supply are better.

I use Fromex (Marina del Rey, not Long Beach), becasue they are local and turn around film in 1-2 days. However for about $2 more per roll the enhanced scans from NCPS are far better, and their standard scans are less expensive. If I am not in a hurry I send my B+W to NCPS.

 

[divewizard]

Iversen Cove Mendocino County
Velvia 50, NCPS process and scan

©2012 Chris Grossman

 

[nlubis]

Just got mine...

Just got mine...

I just got one today. Looking forward to join in the fun.

 

[Kenj8246]

Very nice, Chris. I love my GA645.

Kenny

 

[hamish_gill]

I just put a tiny piece of black tape on the center of the viewfinder of my copy, which arrived today, and it increases rangerfinder patch contrast considerably. Otherwise, I've just shot a test roll that is hanging to dry at this moment, and everything seems to work on this $150 copy (except the shutter locks). Keeping my fingers crossed, and camera loaded with HP5.

That sounds pretty clever ... Can I get a little photo of exactly what you have done!
My only annoyances are the dim rf and the noise the shutter makes ... This sounds as though it fixes one of these things

 

[nlubis]

First 2 photos

First 2 photos

Here are two shots from my first roll.

I did have a problem, the last 5 shots were burnt. I noticed when unloading the roll it was a bit loose, I'll have to see if it were me (probably is) or something else.

 

[divewizard]

Here are two shots from my first roll.

I did have a problem, the last 5 shots were burnt. I noticed when unloading the roll it was a bit loose, I'll have to see if it were me (probably is) or something else.

You did get very sharp photos as one would expect with this camera. I especially like the first one.

 

[divewizard]

1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Fuji Reala 100, UV filter. NCPS process+scan














©2012 Chris Grossman

 

[divewizard]

The Getty Center, Los Angeles
Fuji Reala 100, UV filter. NCPS process+scan







©2013 Chris Grossman

 

[divewizard]

Fujicolor Reala 100, NCPS process+scan







©2013 Chris Grossman

 

[Kent]

Very nice indeed!