Fuji GW670
A medium format rangefinder camera that shoots 6x7cm images on 120 film. It has a sharp 90mm f/3.5 EBC Fujinon lens and is rarer than the GW690 series.
Overview
The Fuji GW670 is a medium format rangefinder that gets ten 6x7cm images out of a roll of 120 film. It belongs to a family of folding Fuji rangefinders that includes the GW690 and GSW680, but the GW670 is much rarer. One user named the 6x7 aspect ratio as the key reason to pick the GW670 over the 6x9 models. The lens design is shared with the GW690II, though the smaller image format gives a narrower angle of view.
Specifications
| Picture size | 6x7cm |
| Lens | Fuji Photo Film Co. 90mm f/3.5 EBC Fujinon |
| Shutter | Seiko #0 leaf, 1s - 1/500s + T |
| Minimum focus distance | 1m |
| Aperture range | f/3.5 to f/32 |
| Filter thread | 67mm |
| Dimensions | 200 x 123 x 120 mm |
| Weight | 1476g |
| Film format | 120 film, 10 exposures |
Design
The GW670 has a folding body and a fixed 90mm f/3.5 EBC Fujinon lens. "EBC" is Fuji's proprietary electron beam coating, which improves contrast and controls flare. The shutter is a Seiko #0 leaf shutter inside the lens assembly, typical of high-end medium format rangefinders of its era. Focusing is manual, through a precision rangefinder coupling system.
Context
The Fuji GW670 is grouped with the GW680 and GW690 series, but its 6x7cm format and relative scarcity set it apart. Collectors have taken an interest, and some see it as a potential alternative to the Mamiya 7. It uses the same lens as the GW690II, but the smaller frame gives a reduced angle of view. Some users who prefer the wider 6x9 format like it less for that reason.
Market
The Fuji GW670 holds strong resale value, with listings reaching up to $1,842.00 or €1,579.00 EUR. It is estimated to cost roughly three times as much as the GW690 on eBay, especially in mint condition. Its rarity and reputation for lens sharpness add to its premium status among medium format rangefinder collectors.
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