Fujifilm GF670 (2009–2015)
A folding medium format rangefinder camera shooting 6×7 and 6×6 on 120 or 220 film, produced by Fujifilm and Cosina.
Overview
The Fujifilm GF670 is a folding medium format rangefinder camera made by Fujifilm in collaboration with Cosina. It shoots both 6×7 and 6×6 frame sizes on 120 or 220 roll film, offering 10 or 12 exposures per 120 roll, and 20 or 24 on 220. Released in 2009 and discontinued in 2015, it may have been Fujifilm’s final film camera. Marketed as the Voigtländer Bessa III in Europe, the model shares identical design and function under a different brand. Available in silver and a "limited but not so limited" black variant, it features a high-quality 80mm f/3.5 EBC Fujinon lens and a bright, user-friendly viewfinder said to be brighter than that of a Leica M.
Specifications
| Format | 6×7 (10 exposures) and 6×6 (12 exposures) on 120 film; 6×6 only on 220 film |
| Lens | 80mm f/3.5 EBC Fujinon |
| Aperture range | f/3.5 to f/22 |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.9m to infinity |
| Shutter type | Electronically controlled leaf shutter |
| Shutter speed range | 4 seconds to 1/500 second, with bulb mode |
| Exposure modes | Aperture priority auto-exposure |
| Viewfinder features | Switchable 6×7 and 6×6 framelines, parallax correction, central double-image rangefinder patch, LED shutter speed readout, extended out-of-frame view |
| Filter thread | Dedicated lens hood accepts 40.5mm filters; lens barrel may accept 58mm filters |
| Construction | Includes some plastic parts |
| Battery | 3V CR2 lithium battery |
| Flash Mount | Hot shoe, PC sync |
| Weight | 1 kg (35.3 oz), without batteries, strap, or film |
Design
The GF670 uses a folding design to reduce size when not in use, with bellows that extend during focusing. The focus is controlled via a tab on the bottom of the camera, requiring the user to support the camera with the left hand from underneath to avoid disturbing the bellows. The camera is entirely dependent on battery power—no battery means no shutter operation. The lens hood must be removed to fold the camera and can collect dust when using screw-in filters.
Context
Fujifilm ended production of the GF670 in 2015, possibly marking the end of their film camera line. A cache of new units was discovered in Fujifilm’s American warehouse in 2017, allowing retailers like B&H to sell new-old-stock cameras years after discontinuation. The camera was also sold as the Voigtländer Bessa III in Europe, indicating a shared production run between Fujifilm and Cosina under the Voigtländer brand. It is often compared in style and function to the Plaubel Makina series.
Market
The black version of the GF670 was described as "limited but not so limited," suggesting limited production but not extreme rarity. Japanese import models come with manuals in Japanese only, which may affect usability for some buyers. The camera’s reliance on a CR2 battery and electronic shutter means functionality depends on battery availability, and the fixed lens design limits adaptability.
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