burninfilm
Well-known
feenej said:
The Kodak Tourist is a 6X9 format folder. Also, the Anastar lens that was offered on the higher-end Tourists (I know, "high-end Kodak Tourist" is almost an oxymoron) is a fantastic Tessar formula lens. People often speak/write poorly of the older, cheaply constructed Kodaks (for instance, the Kodak 35RF). However, many of them produce results that would surprise many photographers.
Back on topic, the Fuji folder would be great if it ever came to market. However, they did state the camera is a prototype, so alterations to the design (such as a film advance lever) could always appear on the final model. Still, the mere presentation of the camera seems like good marketing... even if the camera isn't produced, it gives film-using photographers confidence in the company.
What will it cost? Who knows... who cares. Stop worrying about it, they might not even make it!
Bill58
Native Texan
Being a total idiot w/ respect to this format, I have to ask the question why the bellows? What function do they serve? Can someone tell me in 10 words or less?
feenej
Well-known
So it can fold. More compact that way. Shoot I wish I would have kept that thing now. At least to try it.
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
david b said:
I don't know about a flash -- not so critical for me. There are a lot of decent small flashes out there. A leather bag, yes; also, a lens shade would be critical. And if they could come up with one that collapses so that it can stay on when the camera is folded, that would be wonderful. Maybe an external thread or bayonet so that you don't have to put it on over filters?
david b
film shooter
a hood is critical?