Saturday, February 20, 2010

FujiFilm Announces New GF670 Film Camera

In the category of “Didn’t See That Coming” the FujiFilm announced the GF670 Professional medium format folding camera. The foldable camera resembles the classic shooters of old and features 6×6 and 6×7 dual-format shooting for use with120 and 220 roll film. It features a Fujinon EBC 80 mm lens, coupled rangefinder, exposure compensator, and aperture-priority automatic and manual exposure modes.

But why this camera, now? "There is a segment of studio, portrait, and landscape photographers who find that medium-format film is the perfect solution for their businesses because of the unique look that film offers as well as the ability to produce high-resolution photos in very large sizes" said a Fujifilm spokesperson. "Many photographers still have a passion for the art of traditional film photography."

The GF670 Professional includes exposure counter display, an ISO setting dial, manual film advancement and offers -2/+2 exposure compensation. There is a a hot shoe flash mount and a PC sync socket. The camera is expected to be available in Q2 2010 at a cost of $2199. At that price you better still love film.

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