burninfilm
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feenej said:I just gave away for free, a Kodak Tourist 6x6 folder that looked just like this. I'm thinking this would have a better lens tho, LOL.
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!