Looking for medium format folding rangefinder 6x7, 6x9, or 6x8

[RezaLoghme]

Hi all,

I am considering adding a medium format folding rangefinder to my kit and would appreciate recommendations based on real-world use.

What I a m looking for:

Built-in exposure meter (TTL or reliable integrated meter)
Fast standard lens (ideally f/3.5 or faster, 2.8 ideally)
Compact/folding form factor
Good reliability and parts support

My use case is everyday walkaround shooting on film with a preference for practical handling and high image quality. Budget is small. I have lots of experience with 6x6 so want to try something new. 6x4.5 is too small.

 

[Alexander6x6]

To my knowledge the only Fujifilm GF670 (alias Voigtländer Bessa III 667) will fulfill all your requirements

Fuji GF670 Review: 11 Reasons Why You Should Buy! - Leica Blog (Matt Osborne)

Here is my Fuji GF670 Review / Voigtlander Bessa III Review - Medium Format Rangefinder Film Camera

mrleica.com

Also with wide-angle lens as 670W

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photokina 2010: Fujifilm GF670W Professional (alias Voigtländer Bessa III 667W) (2x aktualisiert) - photoscala

Die Japaner geben das analoge Mittelformat nicht auf. Auf der photokina 2010 in Köln will Fujifilm mit der GF670W Professional eine Weitwinkelkamera fürs Mittelformat 6x7 mit Festbrennweite 4,5/55 mm und gekoppeltem Entfernungsmesser zeigen – die wird es auch bei uns geben, aber nicht von Fujifilm:

www.photoscala.de

 

[loccdor]

That's what I was going to suggest. It's expensive, but it's recently made and with a meter.

I don't know of any cheap folding cameras with decent meters.

 

[loccdor]

Budget is small.

Then you probably want to select a 50s-60s medium format rangefinder with a good lens and leave out the meter requirement.

 

[Alexander6x6]

Then you probably want to select a 50s-60s medium format rangefinder with a good lens and leave out the meter requirement.

This is exactly my thought. If I didn't already have the Iskra, I would invest in the Agfa Super Isolette.

 

[RezaLoghme]

A bit heavy