Fujica GM670 (1974)

A medium format rangefinder camera producing 6×7 images on 120 film, released alongside the GL690.

Overview

The Fujica GM670 Professional is a medium format rangefinder camera made by Fujica (Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.) and released in 1974, the same year as the Fujica GL690. It captures 6×7 format images on 120 film and features manual focusing via a rangefinder system. The camera has no built-in light meter or automatic exposure functions, relying entirely on manual operation. It was positioned as a professional tool and is part of Fujifilm’s early rangefinder line, forming the basis for later models.

Specifications

Product type	medium format rangefinder camera
Format	6x7 format images on 120 film
Lens (typical)	Fujinon 100mm f/3.5
Lens system	interchangeable leaf-shutter lenses
Shutter type	leaf-shutter
Focusing	manual rangefinder
Meter/Exposure	no light meter or auto exposure
Construction	large, all-metal
Battery	one 6V silver battery (Eveready No.544 or equivalent)

Design

The GM670 is a manually operated, all-metal camera with interchangeable leaf-shutter lenses. It requires no electrical automation for shooting, though a 6V silver battery powers the shutter release mechanism. The design emphasizes durability and precision, consistent with professional field use.

Context

The Fujica GM670 was released at the same time as the Fujica GL690 Professional, differing primarily in image format—6×7 versus 6×9. It predates the GW series and is part of the foundational line of Fuji rangefinders. Alongside the G690 series, it helped establish Fujifilm’s reputation in medium format rangefinder design.