Fuji GSW690 III - how to remove lens shade?

[Mike Evangelist]

The shade on my GSW690 III slides too easily, so it's always slipping back over the shutter/aperture rings. If I could figure out how to get the shade off, I'm sure I could rig up something to increase the friction.

Anyone know how to get the shade off?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[vysk]

Apparently not easy. I remember researching the topic on the 'net and coming across that you have to almost take the lens off and "remove it from behind".

 

[Barry S]

That lens hood drives me crazy. My simple solution is using a couple small pieces of gaffers tape to hold it in place when I'm out shooting. The standard method for removing it is to use a jewelers saw or small hacksaw. I've never heard of anyone removing the lens from a GSW690III--it sounds like a major operation.

 

[Mike Evangelist]

I've managed to improve the situation significantly by gently squeezing the hood with a big clamp, so it is ever-so-slightly out-of-round. That gives it a bit of friction so it mostly stays in place. Looks like that may have to be my long-term solution too; I'll just squeeze it more aggressively, so it is harder to move.

 

[Barry S]

I've managed to improve the situation significantly by gently squeezing the hood with a big clamp, so it is ever-so-slightly out-of-round. That gives it a bit of friction so it mostly stays in place. Looks like that may have to be my long-term solution too; I'll just squeeze it more aggressively, so it is harder to move.

Great idea--I may have to try this.

 

[spoolman]

I've been looking to acquire one of these cameras. I've read all of the articles and the pro and con opinions on this line of cameras. But I need someone who actually uses it on a regular basis to give me their opinion on the camera overall.

Thanks,

Doug

 

[tony lockerbie]

Agree that it can be a pain, but I fixed mine by dropping it on some rocks, well actually the tripod toppled! Bent the hood and the front of the lens a bit, now the hood has plenty of friction!

 

[Barry S]

It's one of my favorite cameras of all time. Simple, reliable, killer lens, awesome format size, and excellent rangefinder accuracy. I made the mistake of selling one and had to buy a replacement--won't make that error again. The negatives are big, beautiful and sharp.

I've been looking to acquire one of these cameras. I've read all of the articles and the pro and con opinions on this line of cameras. But I need someone who actually uses it on a regular basis to give me their opinion on the camera overall.

Thanks,

Doug

 

[eddie]

I agree with Barry. I have both the GW and GSW (II versions for both). The lenses far exceeded my expectations, even after reading about how good they were.

 

[spoolman]

Thanks for the feedback. Is the camera made specifically for landscapes or other subjects that require a wide angle of vision, sort of?. Or can it be used for street or other types of photography. What I'm trying to ask does the 90 mm lens impart any sort of wide angle effect to scenes other than landscape?.

Thanks,

Doug

 

[jmccl@yahoo.com]

I've been looking to acquire one of these cameras. I've read all of the articles and the pro and con opinions on this line of cameras. But I need someone who actually uses it on a regular basis to give me their opinion on the camera overall.

Thanks,

Doug

Hello Doug. I too have hopes to acquire a GSW690 which I plan to use for landscape photos in the US Canyon country (Utah, Arizona) next spring. For now, I am in France capturing images with a 1941 Argus C3 (35mm) and a 1937 French manufactured Lumiere medium format (6X9cm). I'll ask Santa for the GSW and see what happens.

Jim

 

[DanielStone]

Put some tape on the INSIDE of the HOOD. Thin tape, like black paper tape should do the trick.

-Dan

 

[RattyMouse]

Hello Doug. I too have hopes to acquire a GSW690 which I plan to use for landscape photos in the US Canyon country (Utah, Arizona) next spring. For now, I am in France capturing images with a 1941 Argus C3 (35mm) and a 1937 French manufactured Lumiere medium format (6X9cm). I'll ask Santa for the GSW and see what happens.

Jim

Many years ago I had a Fuji GSW690 and took it to photograph the landscapes of Arizona and Utah. Wonderful times with a wonderful camera.

 

[Ed Sawyer]

It is a great camera, rugged and fun to use. The only downsides are the ones that all these sort of cameras have, mainly limited close-focus ability, and a f/5.6 max aperture. If you can live with that, go for it.

 

[erikg]

Thanks for the feedback. Is the camera made specifically for landscapes or other subjects that require a wide angle of vision, sort of?. Or can it be used for street or other types of photography. What I'm trying to ask does the 90 mm lens impart any sort of wide angle effect to scenes other than landscape?.

Thanks,

Doug

There was another thread recently about these cameras, that is worth checking out too. You can use anything on the street, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. They have their limits like anything else. They don't focus that closely and 8 frames a roll isn't usually what the typical streetshooter wants, but why be typical? It has been done with 6x9 to great success. The 90mm focal length on 6x9 is close to a 40mm on 35mm so not so much of any "wide angle effect". The 65mm version has more, it is pretty close to a 28mm on a 35 camera. I've been using mine for a long time now, pretty much my main cameras.