Fujifilm GA645 (1995)
A professional autofocus medium format film camera introduced in 1995, offering 6×4.5cm frame size with 35mm-style handling.
Overview
The Fujifilm GA645 is an autofocus medium format film camera made by Fuji Photo Film Co. Fuji introduced it in 1995 to bring automation and portability to medium format. It takes 120 or 220 roll film and makes 6×4.5cm negatives, with a standard image area of 56mm x 41.5mm. It was marketed as the most accessible medium format camera of its time. It gave professional image quality with point-and-shoot ease, and wedding and portrait photographers who needed speed without giving up resolution took to it.
Specifications
| Film Format | 120 / 220 roll film (6×4.5cm) |
| Lens | Fixed Super EBC Fujinon 60mm f/4 |
| Lens Construction | 7 elements in 6 groups |
| Shutter Type | Leaf shutter |
| Shutter Speed Range | 2 seconds to 1/400 second, plus bulb mode |
| ISO Range | ISO 25 to 1600 in 1/3-step increments |
| Metering System | TTF (Through The Finder), 3–19 EV (ISO 100) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 93% |
| Dimensions | 170 x 112 x 74 mm |
Design
The GA645 has a fixed Super EBC Fujinon 60mm f/4 lens, autofocus, automatic exposure and a built-in flash. It meters with TTF (Through The Finder) and uses a leaf shutter, which allows sharp handheld shots at slower speeds. The body is compact for medium format, and it feels comparable in size and weight to a Nikon F6.
Context
The GA645 was part of a series that made medium format smaller and more automated. It followed earlier Fuji GS645 models and was succeeded by the GA645i, GA645Wi, and GA645Zi. Wedding and documentary photographers adopted it in the 1990s because it delivered medium format quality at 35mm shooting speeds. The GA645 and GA645W were both introduced in 1995, and the GA645W has a wider 45mm f/5.6 lens.
Reception
The GA645 is described as the most accessible medium format camera ever made. It earned a reputation for extraordinarily high-quality negatives with minimal effort, and professionals kept using it into the digital age. Reviewers note its light build for a medium format camera and the practical advantages of its leaf shutter system.
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