Finally, I pushed the button, and got GX680.

[Kyon Thinh]

Well, I was lusting after those beast for awhile, but didnt do anything more than seeing because I have already RZ67 system. But last week adorama gave me a deal that I couldnt pass, even though my back kept telling me: no no no. Now I have a GX680 iii and 80, 135, 210 lenses coming and RZ67 on evilbay.

 

[dynachrome]

There is a motorized 6X8 back for the RZ cameras. I also have an RZ on its way to me. The GX680 is an interesting camera which did not seem to gain a big following in the U.S. My hand held 6X7 SLR shooting is done mostly with Bronica GS-1s. I also have RB cameras. The GX680 is like a hybrid of a view camera and a medium format camera. I'm sure not too many are used hand held but it does have many interesting features and yours is the last model Fuji made.

 

[Kyon Thinh]

I got it because of the movements and also the frame, I cant get any good composition to my eyes with 6x7, maybe I am just plainly not fit.
The motorized 6x8 back is for RB, not RZ.
Yeah not everyone likes it, that's why its price is a steal now.

 

[Dan Quan]

Awesome! I've always wanted one of those.

 

[RattyMouse]

Congrats on your purchase! It's amazing how cheap those Fuji cameras are now. So very tempting, until you see on in person. Dang but they are HUGE.

 

[Dr Croubie]

Woo, nice one. I was just talking about them in another thread (there was a url link here which no longer exists), almost convinced myself that I want one.
Is there any chance you can get a photo of the GX and RZ side-by-side for a size comparison? (next to something like a ruler or film-roll for scale?)

 

[Kyon Thinh]

The RZ will sure be gone before GX arrival but I will ask my school and make a comparison.
The price compares to a few years ago is shocking, just like peanut.:confused: Mine is 500 usd for all included shipping to Germany.

 

[andrew.roos]

Is there any chance you can get a photo of the GX and RZ side-by-side for a size comparison? (next to something like a ruler or film-roll for scale?)

See https://www.flickr.com/photos/androgynousectomorph/2420782654/ (GX680 and RB67) and https://www.flickr.com/photos/androgynousectomorph/2419967335/in/photostream/ (GX68 and several other cameras - note that the Pentax in this pic is the 645, not a 35mm!).

 

[k.hendrik]

Untill now I was the happy & content owner of a RZ system but now: "Do I dare Disturb the universe? / In a minute there is time / For decisions and revisions which / a minute will reverse.
I love this huge brick!

 

[analoguey]

See https://www.flickr.com/photos/androgynousectomorph/2420782654/ (GX680 and RB67) and https://www.flickr.com/photos/androgynousectomorph/2419967335/in/photostream/ (GX68 and several other cameras - note that the Pentax in this pic is the 645, not a 35mm!).

That Fuji's a monster - but, per the weights in the photo, only 1kg heavier than the RB!

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[L.J.SILVER]

I've used the 680 for several years. Was hesitant initially because most everything's electric or electronic and I sort of anticipated something to go on the blink with intense use in the field so to speak. It was I read a camera that was made for studios in Japan. Well there were a couple of fails but I have to say they were user errors! The lenses are terrific as well. You have to get used to it's shape, size and configuration and then I hope you'll like using it as I did mine. I travel with my 680 plus 3 lenses, hood, extra film cassettes packed in a large Pelican. Clumsy and heavy all round but somehow I got used to it. But I was younger then!

 

[analoguey]

Are the lenses smaller than Mamiya's? From the pics, looks like it's the body thats bigger?

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[benjiboy]

Does the camera come with a truss for the hernia it's sure to give you?

 

[yurihuta]

It is really not that bad in terms of size. Yes it is big, but one can handle it. I have a couple of neck straps for mine group - one with this amazing cradle and strap combination. The lenses are bodies are so ridiculously inexpensive now, especially when you consider what these sold for new (ten years ago).