Fuji GW690II on the way

Hi Luna,

I think it's just that.

I left the roll loose in the camera completely unwound off the delivery spool so vibration, etc before unloading let the film get loose.

In future I'll try just winding on past 8 when the roll is finished and not completely winding the film off until I'm ready to change it.


Cheers





Clive
 
Do it now!!!

Do it now!!!

I've been shooting long frame mf for years. My preferences start at 6X9. At the end of the roll, I turn my back to the sun and hold the camera close to my body, or get in the back seat of the car in subdued light.

I run the end of the roll off the spool, onto the takeup, immediately open the camera, get the roll out and pull the tail tight and use the tape closer to secure the roll tight.

Have never had a light leak problem this way. Waiting to get into the dark is paranoid. Get the film out of the camera in subdued light. Doing it as soon as the roll is rolled COMPLETELY onto the takeup seems to be your best protection. Subdued light means NO DIRECT sunlight on the process. It doesn't have to be complete darkness as long as you proceed immediately at the end of the roll and get the roll taped tight.
 
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kuzano said:
I've been shooting long frame mf for years. My preferences start at 6X9. At the end of the roll, I turn my back to the sun and hold the camera close to my body, or get in the back seat of the car in subdued light.

I run the end of the roll off the spool, onto the takeup, immediately open the camera, get the roll out and pull the tail tight and use the tape closer to secure the roll tight.

Have never had a light leak problem this way. Waiting to get into the dark is paranoid. Get the film out of the camera in subdued light. Doing it as soon as the roll is rolled COMPLETELY onto the takeup seems to be your best protection. Subdued light means NO DIRECT sunlight on the process. It doesn't have to be complete darkness as long as you proceed immediately at the end of the roll and get the roll taped tight.
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Hi Kuzano,

That's exactly what I've been doing recently. Thanks for the advice and confirming my suspicions.

No more light damage to the end of the rolls now 🙂


Cheers





Clive
 
Update!

Update!

Hi All,

Just got some more rolls back from the lab. The hit rate is getting even better with this. Thanks to the advice on here, no more light damaged frames...happy days.

The camera is just awesome. The photographs that it takes are in another league completely from my digital gear.

I don't find it a pain to carry. I've spent hours walking in the woods with the camera and a full size tripod. Spent whole days on family outings carrying it, it's not a problem at all.

If you are going to sling one over your shoulder for a day out, be prepared to be stopped every so often by a fellow photographer asking WTF it is 😀.

I really like the way the aperture and shutter speed rings can be turned together to retain the exposure.

I'll update some newer pictures to the 6x9 thread.


Cheers





Clive
 
Just a note for those who might have an interest in the big Fujicas-----there's a "mint" condition Fujica GM670 with 100/3.5, 180/5.6, and the rare 50/5.6 for sale on eBay.

The asking price is steep, but what's money for, except to spend?🙂

Texsport
 
cliveward said:
Hurrah! Giant comedy camera arrived in the post today.

Now to find 8 things that need a picture taking of them.

Cheers

Clive
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Haha! That's exactly how I feel when I pick up my GW690III - only getting 8 shots to a roll makes you very selective!

Regards,
Scott 🙂
 
I've resisted buying the GM670

I've resisted buying the GM670

Texsport said:
Just a note for those who might have an interest in the big Fujicas-----there's a "mint" condition Fujica GM670 with 100/3.5, 180/5.6, and the rare 50/5.6 for sale on eBay.

The asking price is steep, but what's money for, except to spend?🙂

Texsport
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I've been through this thought process a few times. That lens array on the GM 670 is attractive... BUT....

The GM670 is exactly the same external size as the GL690, and the G690 and G690bl that precedes it.

So the only advantage is the you get an extra frame per roll. For that you give up the longer frame (which I won't do), but you do not get a smaller lighter camera. Only the film transport and frame opening in the camera is different.

I'd love to have the 50mm lens, but I have the 65mm, and I likely would not use the 180 at all.

My ideal would be one GL690 with a 100 on it, and one GL690 with the 65. However, it's unlikely I would ever venture out into the woods with both camera's in the bag at the same time. All the interchangeable lens bodies are much heavier than the fixed lens Fuji's.

So for weight, If I wanted the 65 and the 90.... the choice would be fixed lens GW690III, and fixed lens GSW690III. Having these two lighter bodies would weigh overall less than one GL690 and the two interchangeable lenses... 100 and 65. Another advantage on the two fixed lens camera's would be the EBC coated lens.

The lenses on the interchangeable models were NOT EBC coated.
 
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kuzano said:
I've been through this thought process a few times. That lens array on the GM 670 is attractive... BUT....

The GM670 is exactly the same external size as the GL690, and the G690 and G690bl that precedes it.

So the only advantage is the you get an extra frame per roll. For that you give up the longer frame (which I won't do), but you do not get a smaller lighter camera. Only the film transport and frame opening in the camera is different.

I'd love to have the 50mm lens, but I have the 65mm, and I likely would not use the 180 at all.

My ideal would be one GL690 with a 100 on it, and one GL690 with the 65. However, it's unlikely I would ever venture out into the woods with both camera's in the bag at the same time. All the interchangeable lens bodies are much heavier than the fixed lens Fuji's.

So for weight, If I wanted the 65 and the 90.... the choice would be fixed lens GW690III, and fixed lens GSW690III. Having these two lighter bodies would weigh overall less than one GL690 and the two interchangeable lenses... 100 and 65. Another advantage on the two fixed lens camera's would be the EBC coated lens.

The lenses on the interchangeable models were NOT EBC coated.
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I've got 3 Fujica bags set up:

(1) GL690 with the coated 100AE. I've had a lot of fun shooting the big 6x9 in AE mode. Auto Up and Sports rangefinder attachments are in this bag also.

(2) BL690G with the 50 and 65.

(3) GM670 with the 150 and180.

If I didn't already have my stuff, I'd buy the eBay rig and add a GL690 to it.

Of course, you could also sell the 180mm if you didn't use it.

Texsport
 
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Great setups there

Great setups there

Texsport said:
I've got 3 Fujica bags set up:

(1) GL690 with the coated 100AE. I've had a lot of fun shooting the big 6x9 in AE mode. Auto Up and Sports rangefinder attachments are in this bag also.

(2) BL690G with the 50 and 65.

(3) GM670 with the 150 and180.

If I didn't already have my stuff, I'd buy the eBay rig and add a GL690 to it.

Texsport
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Yes, I also have the EBC coated AE100, but the meter is a bit twitchy. Being the last lens before the Interchangeable bodies went fixed, it is the only Interchangeable lens with EBC coating. I wish there were a way to make it manual exposure, but alas no override.
 
Just wanted to resurrect this thread. I'm excited...I just got a bargain-grade GW690II off of eBay and it was one of the more satisfying camera purchases I've had. (900 on the shot counter, but in good physical condition and clean glass - just a little dust.)

This thing is HUGE, but that means the rangefinder spot is as well! Can't wait to get out and shoot a few rolls.

That said, I have gotten bored with my GA645zi, so that will be going up on the 'Bay in pretty short order. Great cam tho...about as easy as you can get with shooting MF.
 
Texsport said:
I've got 3 Fujica bags set up:

(1) GL690 with the coated 100AE. I've had a lot of fun shooting the big 6x9 in AE mode. Auto Up and Sports rangefinder attachments are in this bag also.

(2) BL690G with the 50 and 65.

(3) GM670 with the 150 and180.

If I didn't already have my stuff, I'd buy the eBay rig and add a GL690 to it.

Of course, you could also sell the 180mm if you didn't use it.

Texsport
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I keep adding to my Fujica setups, and now have ready for shooting......

GL690/100AE/Auto Up/Rangefinder rig-----close up portraits
GL690/65/Metz Flash rig--------------------landscapes + street/groups
BGL690/50----------------------------------environmental portraits/interiors
GM670/150/180----------------------------landscapes + subject isolation

Texsport
 
Texsport said:
I keep adding to my Fujica setups, and now have ready for shooting......

GL690/100AE/Auto Up/Rangefinder rig---portraits
GL690/65/Metz Flash rig-------------------landscapes + street/groups
BGL690/50----------------------------------environmental portraits
GM670/150/180-----------------------------landscapes + subject isolation
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Impressive gear! Those big Fujis are addictive, ain't they?

Cheers!

Abbazz
 
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