Some folders sizes compared (pics)

[Way]

Just getting interested in folders and thought this may (or may not) be useful for anyone interested in buying one. The appeal of folders is their compact size. I took some side by side pics of my Bessa RF 6x9, Agfa Super Isolette 6x6, Fuji GS645 6x4.5 and Leica MP w/40 Rokkor. Even though the MP looks a lot smaller than the folders, that protruding lens makes a big difference when carrying it around.

Weights
1lb. 10 oz. Leica MP/w 40 Rokkor (35mm)
1lb. 10 oz. Bessa RF (6x9 MF)
1lb. 14 oz. Agfa Super Isolette (6x6 MF)
1lb. 14 oz. Fuji GA645 (6x4.5 MF)

 

[Way]

One more

One more

All in a row:

 

[fidget]

Thanks for the pics. It's easy to see how attractive a nice folder would be, easily portable big negs, excellent tones, hmm.

 

[tripod]

Wouldn't a new 6x7 folder with built in meter, AE, and a great lens be something?

 

[KoNickon]

It really would. Do you think any camera makers would even consider building something like that nowadays?

 

[shadowfox]

I heard there's one crazy company in Japan who has put up a new 6x7 MF folder prototype on display. Wish I could remember the name of that company... Fogey? FooJay?...

 

[Way]

A 6x7 folder would round out my collection!

 

[oftheherd]

I heard there's one crazy company in Japan who has put up a new 6x7 MF folder prototype on display. Wish I could remember the name of that company... Fogey? FooJay?...

Grrrrr!

 

[vdonovan]

Was it Fubar?