Review Fujica G690 Film Camera BLP Medium Format Fujifilm 120 Rangefinder Photography Class 30

[@JDCarnin]

I love how in depth your videos are with all the anecdotes! You have a lot to tell and I’m happy to listen. I’m not even 30 but in shooting film since my childhood. One day when I was 7 years old, my grandpa gave me a camera and taught me how to use it. Never got warm with digital cameras, but film is where my heart is. Recently I went up to medium format, this Fujica is on my wishlist for me to get someday. The form factor makes so much sense to me!

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Film is a living breathing art form It has its roots from the earth of silver. True art..you appreciate it, I can tell :)

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

*Correction..The Fujica G690 was modeled after the Leica rangefinder M4, not the Leica M6

[@rengin5289]

hi carmine thank you for making this video and telling people the interesting history of this great an under rated camera

[@davidtoman8927]

This is a great video. As a New Yorker your accent makes me feel at home, and the information shared is super useful. And thanks to you I am now obsessed with the tremendous artistry of Vuhlandes.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Awesome

[@Karolofotografiinauczyciel]

Great video and impressive knowledge 💪🫶. Happy that I found your channel! Greatings from Poland 🇵🇱🤝

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Hello, and thank you for watching my videos 😆 🇺🇸

[@charlesbelindevregille7465]

Great video Carmine. I really really enjoy your modesty, the clarity of your information and the love back for Vuhlandes, I love his channel too. I also love to hear about the G690. Why isn't everyone talking about it? I just ordered my GL690 Pro, should arrive this week. Your video provides the approval I needed before I can hold it in my own hands. Thanks for the historical details about this camera, I had no idea. Fascinating. Kuddos for your channel, just discovered it but love the tone already. Best from Shanghai, Charles.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Hello, You are going to love your GL690. A pro level beauty. 👏

[@hediyebragagnolo1065]

Thank you Sir!! Wonderful video, helped me find out more about my father's old camera.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Glad I could help!

[@ELotion]

I had considered making a video describing the history of this special camera, glad someone else did it before I and in great detail!

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Thank you so much..I think this camera is my favorite 6x9..

[@pancakelens75]

Glad I came across your fantastic video. I just purchased what looks to be a beautiful GM670 from a highly credible Japanese seller. I had been looking for a 6x7 camera with some relative portability that wasn’t $2500+ or 5lbs+. Very excited!

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Congratulations on your new camera 📷 👏 😍

[@camerafusion]

I have a G690, it’s one of my favorites, of the medium format cameras I own.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Yes, I totally agree, The Fujica G690 is my favorite as well, it's all about the results.

[@albertjimenez7896]

Despite what most people think, many photographers are pleasantly surprised by the compact and lightweight design of the Fujica 6X9 120 Film Rangefinder cameras. The compact design of the Fujifilm 6X9 camera sets it apart from larger counterparts such as Horsemen 6X9 cameras, Linhof 6X9 cameras, and Mamiya press cameras. The compact size of the Fuji 6x9 camera is highly favored by many 4x5 photographers.This solution provides photographers with an alternative to using bulky 4x5 field cameras with 6x9 120 film backs. Ultimately, the camera should have been given the nickname "Ultralight Fujica 6x9" instead of being referred to as the bulky and weighty "Texas Leica." because photographers who shoot 6X9 and 4X5 have a completely different perspective on the Fuji 6x9 camera compared to those who shoot 35mm.

[@troyphillips1077]

Thanks for the info . I’m interested in this camera or a Pentax 6x7. The Pentax lens system in very much my style . Reliability is too and I like the simplicity of this system. Also I already have a Fuji GW690 . I found this came while looking for or at the GWS690’s . Then I saw I can get the 150mm lens for this camera. I dearly love the 65mm fov (in 35mm format) The reason I like the Pentax 67 lens system is the faster lenses and I can get closer to the subject most of the time . Any info on the Fujifilm 150mm f/5.6 would be appreciated. How it renders, how many elements ect ect

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

I have only adoration for the Fujica G690 and the 150mm lens. A photo speaks a million words. A) Go to carminetaverna.com B) That website (mine) has a search box C) Type in Fujica G690 D) Look at the photos and you should be pleased with the 150mm rendering of those photographs. Peace always from NYC

[@theothertonydutch]

I got mine just two weeks ago from a lady who was selling her dad's. She told me he's been in a care home for the elderly with heavy dementia and was unable to provide her (or me for that matter) with any information about it. I can tell it's been well used, and the curtain has a hard time staying put, but that's really the only problem with it. There was a roll of slide film in it and I am having developed so I can send the pictures to the lady. I hope there's something on there. I also got a big flash with it, and there was an expired Ilford FP4 roll in it with a date of 1996. It's very likely that it was last used back then. I've also had really interesting results with expired FP4 in the past so I'm likely gonna give that roll a shot a eventually.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Congratulations on your camera..sounds awesome..remember you don't need that faulty curtain..I removed mine with a razor blade..best of luck and I hope those shots from the exposed rolls are cool..

[@theothertonydutch]

@@CarmineTavernaPhotography I've been lucky with old rolls before. I've got a bunch of very ghost-like images from someone's 1960's birthday party that came from a "Bunny". The roll was a type of Agfa film that hasn't been in production since the 70's. What a strange little camera that was too. Very hard to find comprehensible information about it.

[@doctorstrobe]

Very interesting, I was looking for info on the GW690 and found your video. What are the big difference between G690, GL690 and GW690 in your opinion?

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Hello, this is a great link to answer your great question.. www.lallement.com/pictures/G690.html

[@doctorstrobe]

@@CarmineTavernaPhotography oh thanks!

[@thespecialist6831]

I am looking to buy one of these cause I got a freezer full of 220 film... looking for the cheapest 6 x 9 camera that can use 220 brought me here!

[@carlosoruna7174]

Rb rz are nice but not fieldable. Easier to hand hold a linhoff technica than a mamiyaflex. But Fuji had great cameras and lenses. 6x17. Sold a few .