Fuji GX680
The Fujifilm Fuji GX680 is an analog, single-lens reflex - medium format camera with interchangeable magazines and interchangeable lenses . It uses the image format 6x8cm on roll film of the types 120 and 220 . A special feature is the mounting of the lenses on a standard , which is connected to the actual camera housing via rails and bellows . Otherwise, this was only found in view cameras , the Mamiya RB67 and RZ67 and the Rolleiflex SL 66.
In contrast to most medium-format cameras from other manufacturers, the standard can also be shifted to the right, left, up and down for perspective correction and swiveled around the horizontal and vertical axis of the lens carrier to control the depth of field according to Scheimpflug . The Fuji GX680 had the optical capabilities similar to a large format camera , which also enabled it to be used in architectural photography. The Fuji GX680 had impressive dimensions for a medium format camera, but it was much more compact compared to large format studio cameras.
The Fuji GX 680 was manufactured in three model variants (production period in brackets):
- Fuji GX 680 (1989-1995)
- Fuji GX 680 II (1995-1998)
- Fuji GX 680 III (1998-2007)
Externally, the three models differ only in minor modifications to the display and control elements and in terms of battery or battery operation.
There was also a simplified version of the III model, the GX 680 III S, without the option of adjusting the standard according to Scheimpflug in terms of perspective correction and depth of field.
There were around 18 interchangeable lenses , several viewfinders and focusing screens , film magazines (including for Polaroid films), various bellows for mounting between the housing and the front standard, and a rail extension for close-ups.
Comparison of the model specifications
GX 680 | GX 680 II | GX 680 III | |
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Power supply | Battery (7.2V) | 3x CR123A batteries (9V), optional clip-on battery holder | |
display | LEDs | LCD | |
acoustic and visual warning in the event of errors | Yes | ||
Lenses | EBC Fujinon GX or EBC Fujinon GXM 1 | ||
Display number of recordings | Counter for camera & magazine | Counter for camera, magazine & lens 2 | |
Automatic film transport to the 1st picture and after the last exposure | Yes | ||
Data imprinting on the film possible | No | Yes, with film holder III | |
Movie | 120/220 roll film 3 | ||
Formats | Portrait / landscape format by rotating the magazine, display of the current format by movable slats below the ground glass 4 | ||
6x8cm (56x76mm) | 6x8cm (56x76mm), 6x7cm 5 (56x69mm),
6x6cm 5 (56x56mm), 6x4.5cm 5 (56x41.5mm) |
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Lens shift (Shift), max. 6th | 15mm right, left, up; 13mm | ||
Lens rotation (tilt), max. 6th | ± 12 ° each around the horizontal and vertical axis | ||
Computer connector 7 | No | Yes | |
Exposure time | 1 / 400s-8s, bulb | ||
Frame rate (via motorized film transport in the film holder) | approx. 1 image / s | ||
ISO (manual setting on the film holder or automatic detection) | 25-1600 | 25-3200 | |
Eyelets for camera strap (on the side of the housing) | No, own shoulder strap set available | Yes | |
Hot shoe on lens standard, synchronous contact, synchronous test button | Yes | ||
Exposure programs | Manual (select exposure time and aperture manually)
Aperture priority AE (preselection of aperture, automatic selection of exposure time based on the ISO setting on the film holder with exposure metering in the AE viewfinder) |
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OTF 8 exposure control, display | Yes, display via LEDs | Yes, display in the LCD | |
OTF sensitivity | EV 4-18 at ISO 100 | EV 5-19 at ISO 100 | |
TTL light & flash light measurement 8 | No, only through the AE viewfinder | ||
Weight | 4146g 9 | 4256g 9 | III: 4070g 10 , 2690g 11
IIIS: 3720g 10 , 2350g 11 |
Dimensions 10 | 187mm (W), 278mm (L), 207mm (H) | III: 188mm (W), 274mm (L), 213mm (H)
IIIS: 188mm (W), 274mm (L), 187mm (H) |
1 The GXM lenses were introduced with the GX680III. These have an electronic image acquisition counter integrated in the lens and enable the GX680 III, together with the film holder III, to display the number for the magazine and the camera as well as for the lens, in order to be able to make statements about upcoming maintenance. GXM lenses can also be used on the GX 680 and GX 680 II models, but without being able to display the meter reading.
2 number for lens only with GXM lens and film holder III.
3 120 and 220 films require different film holders for models I and II; from model III onwards, they are implemented using different film carriers in the film holder.
4 only visible with 6x8 and 6x7 focusing screens (for model III).
5 requires a corresponding format mask for film holder III, adjustment of the viewfinder by means of a suitable focusing screen with printed format frame, mask change not possible within a film.
6 the effective mobility of the 50 mm lens, 100–200 mm zoom lens as well as a combination of different movements with all other lenses can be restricted compared to the maximum specifications; The GX 680 III S does not have any lens shift or rotation.
7 also enables connection of the Fujifilm DBP digital back.
8 OTF (Off The Film): During the exposure process, a Si diode in the camera housing measures the light reflected from the film in a central 25mm circle, display of over / under or correct exposure after the exposure, no flash control possible.
9 housing with lens 135mm / 1: 5.6, film holder and battery.
10 housing with lens 135mm / 1: 5.6 and film holder, without batteries.
11 only housing, without batteries.
Functional elements
The following operating and display elements can be found on the camera housing:
- trigger
- Film advance dial (Off / Single / Continuous / Multi)
- Film transport button after multiple exposure
- Oscillating mirror (up / down button)
- Exposure time wheel (including bulb and auto)
- Aperture (adjustable on the lens, dip lever on the lens)
- Focus button and lock
- Control buttons for the standard
- Hot shoe
- Synchronous contact
- Synchronous test button
- Remote release socket
- Computer connection (model III)
- Leveling dragonfly
- Release for film holder
- Release for viewfinder
- Release for lens
- Battery compartment
- LEDs or LCD
Lenses
All lenses of the type EBC Fujinon GX (M) are equipped with a central shutter (all exposure times are flash synchronous) and enjoy a very good reputation.
- 50mm / 1: 5.6
- 65mm / 1: 5.6
- 80mm / 1: 5.6
- 100mm / 1: 4.0
- 115mm / 1: 3.2
- 125mm / 1: 3.2
- 125mm / 1: 5.6
- 135mm / 1: 5.6
- 135mm / 1: 4.0
- 150mm / 1: 4.5
- 180mm / 1: 5.6
- 180mm / 1: 3.2
- 210mm / 1: 5.6
- 250mm / 1: 5.6
- 300mm / 1: 6.3
- 500mm / 1: 8.0
- 190mm / 1: 8.0 soft focus
- 100-200mm / 1: 5.6 zoom (lens runs, supported by a roller at the front, on a rail mounted on the camera)
Furthermore, the large format lenses from Linhof Technika can be connected with an adapter plate available as an accessory ; however, these lenses can only be used with the mirror up.
equipment
Since the GX680 is a system camera, there is a wide range of accessories:
- Folding light shaft finder with magnifying glass (standard accessory)
- Magnifying viewfinder
- AE viewfinder FL (view from above), AE angle viewfinder (view from behind) - each with (flash) exposure metering before the picture is taken
- Carrying strap (standard accessory for model III)
- Extension rails 40 mm, from model II also 80 mm, to extend the 65 mm long focus extension
- Cable remote release with 1 m and 5 m length
- Instant magazine
- Type 120/220 film magazine (from film magazine III only one type of magazine with two interchangeable film cassettes for 120 and 220, plus format masks)
- Focusing screens (especially for model III for different image formats)
- Bellows for long extensions or wide angles
- Digital back part Fujifilm DBP for GX680 (third-party products can also be adapted for GX 680, mostly format smaller than 6x4.5cm)
- Back adapter for Hasselblad V-series , Contax 645 and Mamiya 645 magazines
- Lens compendium, lens attachment (lens hood)
- Corrective lenses for the viewfinder
- Carrying case
- Battery, charger, battery holder
Web links
- The perfect landscape camera? (English)
- CC-Info: Fuji GX 680 as a view camera
- Description of the Fuji GX 680 III (English)
- Photography Review: Reviews of Fuji GX 680 III (English)
- Test Freaks: Reviews of Fuji GX 680 III (English)
- Description & specifications of the Fuji GX 680 III (English)
- DPReview: Technical data of the Fujifilm DBP digital back (English)