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.
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