Fuji GSW III Question

[melod]

Hello Everyone,

I just purchased this camera and after shooting two rolls of 120 through it, I'm only getting 6 images on the negatives, instead of "8" as indicated by the selector next to the film advance lever. On both rolls, there are no images recorded after frame 6 even though the film continues to advance and otherwise act (advances in two motions to next frame, shutter is released as if the film is being exposed) ok. Has anyone experienced this before? Am I missing something? Any ideas you could pass along would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Solinar]

The two things that come to mind are whether the film selector at the top of the camera is set to 120 - and - more importantly whether you are using the *red dot* on the film rail to properly position the vertical arrows on the film paper backing just before closing the camera back.

 

[KM-25]

The two things that come to mind are whether the film selector at the top of the camera is set to 120 - and - more importantly whether you are using the *red dot* on the film rail to properly position the vertical arrows on the film paper backing just before closing the camera back.

Ooooh, Gosh, I am glad you mentioned that, I am just starting to use this format again ( got the same camera ) and I would not have thought of that.

Thanks!

 

[melod]

Thanks for the quick response Solinar. The alignment issue was one I overlooked when loading the film for this camera. I'm going to shoot another roll with this in mind. Thanks again.

 

[george1956]

film options on GSW 690 cameras

film options on GSW 690 cameras

hey: i just read on the 120 film in the Fuji 690 wide cameras and was wondering, why does the setting on the top of the camera say 220 (16) 120 (8) and 120 (4)? Does that mean it takes 220, 120 and short roll 120 for the four exposures, or does it have a panorama function that shootes four wide frames on 120? just wondering. I use a Mamiya Super 23 with 100mm f3.5 and 6x7, 6x9 film and backs that can use 6x6 film, but have wondered at times about the Fuji 120 cameras.

 

[Solinar]

Nope, a GW690 only has one set of framelines in the VF for 6x9. To get 6x7, you need to buy a GW670. The big Fujis are pretty uncomplicated, but you do have to flip over the film pressure plate to shoot 120 and adjust the top lever.

The top lever only controls the frame counter. 4 EXP/120 was used for a short roll, a good option for commercial photographers taking photos of tour groups.

Everyone smile.

 

[KM-25]

How do I flip the pressure plate? I am finishing up a roll of 120 but will go to 220 tomorrow.

And....ummmmm.......( Blushes in embarrassment )...

What is the sync speed on this thing and is it the same for both the sync port and the hot shoe?

 

[Solinar]

It's a leaf shutter - so pick any speed between 1/1 and 1/500th of a second.

Translation: Daylight fill-flash is a breeze.

[EDIT] - I've have film in mine, but using less-than-total recall, you pull the film pressure plate side ways and it should flip over. I've done it once and this description may not be the best.

 

[KM-25]

Oh my...that's right...🙂

I might have to use this on the X Games halfpipe with my Hensel Porty tomorrow....

http://expn.go.com/expn/winterx/2007/index?event=wx11

It's a leaf shutter - so pick any speed between 1/1 and 1/500th of a second.

Translation: Daylight fill-flash is a breeze.

[EDIT] - I've have film in mine, but using less-than-total recall, you pull the film pressure plate side ways and it should flip over. I've done it once and this description may not be the best.

 

[Solinar]

Totally off topic - while handling a Leica IIIb at a local camera shop, a Hasselblad SuperWide caught my eye. It didn't have the rear hood and focusing screen with it, but what a package. It was way out of my price range. Oh well.

 

[melod]

Solinar: you were correct. After loading the film as you suggested in your reply to my initial post, I did in fact expose 8 frames. Thanks again.