The Biggest Medium Format Camera of All Time - Fuji Gx680iii

[@linusandhiscamera]

Thank you for all the recs for sturdier tripods and cable releases! The RB67 is my main studio camera these days, and it’s light enough for my tripod - and I use a cable release for it every single time. Not sure why I didn’t apply that to the Fuji as well. Definitely shoulda used the mirror lock up it has to reduce the vibration from the slap of the mirror but I didn’t think to in the moment! Also: I used the phrase "tilt shift" a lot in this video when the reality of the situation is I was mainly swinging. Tilt shift is horizontal, but I was mainly doing swinging, which is vertical. I talk a lot and sometimes I don't say the right thing when I mean another, sorry for the confusion and tysm for watching!

[@desypher8721]

holy SH*T bro, the shot of them at 5:43 when you dialed in and corrected for past adjustments/mistakes, that goes so hard

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you sm!!

[@desypher8721]

@@linusandhiscamera ive been thinking of buying the bellows version/attachment of a camera I have right now, a Mamiya Universal Press, and experiment with tilt shifting as well, seems like an interesting task

[@kevinscotton]

The tilt shift is such an awesome addition to your studio work

[@linusandhiscamera]

i wanna take it farther

[@kevinscotton]

@@linusandhiscamera and you’re absolutely going to

[@DCWray]

Bro, you were using swing, neither tilt or shift… …but greatly shots nonetheless

[@Lenak_]

The blue looks really really nice against the red background

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!! agreed

[@henrymboyi9072]

Complimentary colors.

[@samuellee3846]

when technical skills meets insane creativity, I study your work

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!!

[@xjuanx92]

Cool vid. Glad to see new users out there! For the longer shutter speeds I’ve had some success raising the mirror up, there’s a button on the side for it. Helps with heavy movement on the body. Really enjoy all the film camera love you post. Warms the heart.

[@yuvalalster5736]

I really don't get how you don't have over a million subscribers you're content is better than most channels on KZbin have a great day my friend

[@linusandhiscamera]

All in time (I don't think enough people watch film photography videos for me to ever hit 1M but that doesn't matter to me

[@Renzsu]

Daaamn dude, those are some tasty shots. Even the simple white background last shots are just really nice!

[@linusandhiscamera]

right!! love them

[@el_mal_de_ojo]

Incredible shots, helps that both dudes are beautiful

[@koorbit]

This video proves it. You're a god when it comes to double exposures!

[@linusandhiscamera]

hahahaha THOSE ARE TWINS!!!

[@lucarondon]

These are beautiful portraits. I also have it and I use it for architecture instead of a 4x5 Toyo. The Fuji has a mirror lockup function as well as a remote trigger that could have helped you in this shoot. Also, it’s possible that your tripod wasnt sturdy enough for this kind of weight, especially with the center column raised. I had to replace my tripod head for a sturdier one from arca Swiss. Once again great work, I love your videos!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you for the info! thanks for watching!

[@hemansamuel6573]

Fkn incredible might be one of the best studio shots I’ve ever seen

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!

[@hemansamuel6573]

@@linusandhiscamera bless bless u got me into photography again brodie thank u

[@Blue_Camera_Cat]

Absolutely beautiful shots

[@josuemolina6124]

linus, my man, I love your work! Your channel has been growing so much in the last few weeks, it's insane!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thanks man! it's growing slowly but hoping it keeps growing and becomes a valuable resource to people!

[@nikomenicou7304]

Such a wonderful undercovered camera

[@linusandhiscamera]

absolutely

[@synkuk]

So pleased I have one .. very cool machine ... just hope it stays under the radar .. or the prices with skyrocket

[@lensman5762]

GX80 was not designed as a ' Medium Format ' camera as we know them, but as a mini and portable studio camera using the very high quality 120 transparency film of the time for studio and product photography, hence the tilt and rise movements to alter the plane of focus and also correct for converging verticals when shooting architecture. As it happened it was a flop, since it was almost as heavy and cumbersome and expensive as a dedicated 4X5, with limited movements and much smaller film format. The F45 setting is quite usuable, if not optimal due to the large negative and is really used to increase the depth of field. When you use F5.6 with a 6X8 camera , you are operating at an aperure of F1.8 in terms of 35mm and you really have to be operating at F16 or F22 in the studio as a minimum, so I am not surprised you had depth of focus problems. Some cool shots though, so somehow it all worked.

[@indrawanharyanto1601]

absolute beast!

[@interestings7866]

Your portrait work is amazing

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@ericlippe]

My first video I've seen from you and WOW! I'm glad to say you've earned a new follow. I've never seen someone use photoshop through a projector before like that. It looks sick. What film did you use to get these colors?

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!! been doing this style with the projector for like 5/6 years. cinestill 400d and 800t for the film! welcome to the channel!

[@danielgormanphoto]

These are so dope man love it Linus!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you daniel!!

[@javixo1997]

Damn, what a good use of that camera! Definitely consider one for yourself, it's perfect for your style and use case

[@linusandhiscamera]

appreciate you!! i might have to!

[@dtree1992]

I've been waiting for this video since you said you'd been trying one. To help with the focus, there is a movable magnifying loupe that can help you nail the critical focus on different parts of the frame. Not as good as putting a loupe directly on the ground glass, but would be better than the built-in loupe of the WLF. I'm a little surprised that you don't use mirror lockup when shooting on a tripod. A model might be confused by the sound of the mirror no longer being the audible cue for the exposure, but your countdown should help.

[@linusandhiscamera]

what's the movable mag loop called?

[@josephsaleh9029]

Can’t wait for a street photography video with this camera

[@linusandhiscamera]

LOL

[@no.7893]

if you ever got around to getting one of these and got real good at working it I think it could be a gamechanger for studio work

[@linusandhiscamera]

It just doesn't feel like the camera for me haha

[@no.7893]

@@linusandhiscamera A pentax 67 boy for life huh 😔

[@martindrazsky7451]

Get a shutter release cable (they are a bit difficult to get for the 680iii but the earlier ones can be adapted). Mirror lock-up. You would also benefit from the sliding loupe viewfinder for your purposes.

[@emrhyssstead]

Dude these photos are INSANE 😍😫 love love love it!!!

[@linusandhiscamera]

Glad you like them!

[@allen_snapped]

Another great video, man. Don't blame you for reaching for the Pentax. IDK about that Gx680. I feel like someone would be much better off just shooting a 4x5 to do all the things that camera does. Just my two cents. Some cool shots though. Anyone who's really set on doing tilt-shift on medium format, should get an RZ67, the somewhat rare tilt-shift attachment and one of the two short barrel lenses made for it. I have one and a 180mm SB lens. It's pretty rad.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thanks for watching!! gotta peep that RZ stuff

[@spyratekodaks7494]

These photos look like a cover for mili vanili! Love this!

[@goldenhourkodak]

More like the guys in the photos look like the members of mili vanilla lol

[@danlgz]

Try the Fujica 690 next! That is the biggest one without considering the crazy experiments around lately.

[@JayReidPSD]

Killer work 🙏🏼

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!

[@george_edward_]

Bro Linus… these are so good

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@davinozen]

Kyle McDougall has this camera too and he releases the mirror before triggering the shutter to avoid the mirror shake.

[@linusandhiscamera]

yeah i probably should have done that! you live and you learn i only had it for a few hours

[@Damian13188]

Awesome shoots

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!

[@Orthodox_Cinema]

Nice camera great job brother 🎉

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!

[@JacobCarlson]

You might also have better luck with the camera shake using a heavier duty tripod. That Peak travel tripod is great but I gotta imagine it struggles a bit to handle the weight of the GX680 and that's contributing to the camera shake as much or more than you pressing the shutter button.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thats also true! it’s great for the RB67 but this may be too heavy

[@reznoire]

5:43 I actually started clapping while watching lol

[@linusandhiscamera]

HAHA awesome

[@johnkaplun9619]

Insane how sharp these are this shioting at 1/15

[@very-ratti]

Linus has leveled up. Again. 👀

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you bro bro

[@a1001_]

Great portraits!! How did you make those spot lights? It looks so easy and affordable

[@linusandhiscamera]

projector + photoshop!

[@AndreyPermitin]

This tripod is holding for dear life :)

[@linusandhiscamera]

it was lmfaooo

[@Ph.simeon1]

What app do you use for light metering? 2:26

[@KillerTacos54]

Fantastic video

[@linusandhiscamera]

thanks for watching!

[@NANCEmusic]

can you make a video about how you keep cookin even more with every shoot? because man how is this possible 🤯

[@linusandhiscamera]

LMFAO certified hit maker

[@kohana6798]

Beautiful aesthetics❤ Thank you for the video,can i learn which kind of projector do you use,i can not decide which to buy for the studio,thanks

[@VERIDISQUO201]

Goddam 🔥🔥🔥

[@linusandhiscamera]

my dawg

[@micorogers5344]

Awesome stuff mate! Are you using your Amaran 300c at full power or can this be done with an Amaran 150c instead?

[@linusandhiscamera]

It's at full power, the color side vs the white light side isn't as strong too

[@dewittquayim4419]

Fire AF !!!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@thevoiceman6192]

I like the ones with the red background because it turns orange in the photos but always nice work. Film cameras with bellows eventually get light leaks from wear and tear.

[@davidventura1424]

Camera has a mirror lock up for slower shutters… also you tripod wobbly… Great camera I have one as well

[@huyongquan6554]

great shot. it is amazing. hope you can mount the beauty beast on a heavy duty tripod with head. you used one is somehow weak.

[@flicksbymarlon]

god damn that shot at 5:42 is fucking crazy bro.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thanks man!!

[@blackjohnny0]

Marcin Wajda (Marcin Wuu) was taking amazing pictures with this Fuji.

[@matuszewskistudio]

man, you should really invest in some sturdy tripod for these cameras. 058B triaut is quite handy for studio, holds up to 4x5" camera with ease.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thanks for the info!

[@FlickyFrames]

nice shots, definitely need a cable release as you said and try to shoot at 1/60 or 1/125 or higher.

[@linusandhiscamera]

I usually use one! just didn't use one for this (i should have!)

[@FlickyFrames]

@@linusandhiscamera always next time buddy 😎

[@404Anymouse]

You might want to turn up the lighting to comfortable brightness during focusing, especially if you struggle with getting the tilt right for multiple subjects.

[@linusandhiscamera]

depending on the shoot i do!

[@jacksonwazny]

Linus I wanna see you shoot with the pentacon six

[@very-ratti]

Linus has a video with the Kiev 60 which is very similar! It's one of his older uploads but, unsurprisingly, a good one! KZbin doesn't seem to want to let me link to the video, but if you go to Linus' channel, it's about 3 years old and named: The last CHEAP medium format film camera

[@very-ratti]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5jTc5R_pLZlmassi=XaQ8FLpxORatehte

[@linusandhiscamera]

made one on the Kiev 60 a few years ago, would love to make one on the pentaxcon six if someone wants to let me borrow one lol

[@jacksonwazny]

@@linusandhiscamera u got a fan mail address? Ill just send you random gear to make a video about 😂

[@linusandhiscamera]

@@jacksonwazny haha feel free to dm me on instagram but I won't be accepting anything for free

[@davidseverr]

Can you do a video on your workflow with the projector 👉🏼👈🏼

[@linusandhiscamera]

I might do one soon!

[@DreadsOfAmbition]

What power output is the 300c at? Trying to see if I could get away with the 150c

[@linusandhiscamera]

it was most likely at 100% - the color light side is nowhere near as bright as the while light side btw

[@dontshootphotos3372]

Lowkey, based on the look, it looks like the Amaran 300c is at full brightness! Since i own one myself, the max power draw is 360watts

[@DreadsOfAmbition]

@@linusandhiscamera😢😢

[@iconstudiosnyc]

Bruh them boys stayed STILL

[@JfhuTheJedi]

1:59 you can’t fool me. That’s a double exposure not twins. Lol

[@linusandhiscamera]

LOL

[@maxadams69]

So dope, thinking you need to buy one 😂

[@linusandhiscamera]

right??? it might not be the camera for me, but it's awesome

[@bernardkealey6449]

The 680iii sure has some drawbacks - but the size ain’t it!! It’s almost akin to a 4x5 technical camera in capability, but the smaller frame means much faster exposures, and also 120 film so < $$$$$$ AND SLR pity it’s soooo electronic. I gotta say; using swing/tilt+twins is cheating for THE MAN who has single handedly made double exposures into a 21C artform 😂🤭😂 Loving it sick Linus

[@linusandhiscamera]

LOL you're right

[@AsLittleDesignAsPossible]

I agree the soft box does look strobe like and anyone that disagrees we could fight hahaha

[@linusandhiscamera]

ty king ty

[@Bbarm97]

bro you need a video tripod for that camera the mirror vibrates the ballhead for sure

[@anta40]

Hehe I once had this camera, a few years ago. Regretted the purchase and sold it because it's too bulky for my taste. Well, should be fine for studio work. If I need those camera movements, a 4x5 is lighter.

[@linusandhiscamera]

absolutely! however it’s nice to use those camera movements while also being able to look directly through the lens while focusing and then firing the shutter instead of hoping your focus stays sharp through the film loading process of 4x5 (which i am not very good at lol)

[@yakub3962]

Isnt the Fujifilm gw690 6x9? It's a rangefinder camera tho

[@linusandhiscamera]

I mean that camera is also large but the Gx680 is absolutely massive

[@Koolken98]

First

[@linusandhiscamera]

exactly!

[@imnotsurewhy]

Dude, you NEED a release cable

[@linusandhiscamera]

i have one! use it for every shoot just didn't think to use it for the two hours i was using this one. lucky only two shakey shots from 2 whole rolls

[@DinoJagger]

bruh... you think that's big, you should see the Fuji GX617 LOL

[@linusandhiscamera]

looked it up and it sure is big but i think the gx680 may still be larger 😂

[@DinoJagger]

@@linusandhiscamera you probably right, that thing looks like a TANK 😂

[@joegalka3378]

Your in a studio ...why don't just use strobes, it would make it a little easier

[@linusandhiscamera]

because we're doing very specific continuous lighting and a strobe wouldn't work for the concept

[@joegalka3378]

By strobe I meant flash and flash has modeling lights. You can use modeling lights the same way to direct your continuous s lighting and not shoot at a tenth of a second...

[@adamkencki]

in what respect isit the biggest camera? film size? no. dimensions? nope.

[@linusandhiscamera]

please tell me what medium format film camera is larger, in dimensions, than the fuji gx680iii!

[@jean-claudemuller3199]

@@linusandhiscameraI use a 6x9 rollfilm back on a Linhof Technika 4x5, certainly as large, but lighter