Would you buy the new Fuji Range Finder?

[david b]

A simple yes or no to what we have seen today.

 

[Bruce Osgood]

While I'm interested in exploring MF I can't say I would buy this camera nor could I say I wouldn't buy it. Just not enough info for a simple yes or no.

But interested to learn more - yes.

 

[copake_ham]

"Maybe"

As Bruce said, I just don't know enough about it yet. I'd like to try a MF folder but have always been leery of an "eBay special" with unknown conditions of the bellows - so a new one definitely holds appeal.

But price and specs would have to be right.

 

[Ole]

This one?

Ehrm - yes. I would. It looks a lot like an old Zenobia, only 6x7 instead of 4.5x6. So i fear that the temptation could easily become just a little bit too much...

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

Yes, price dependent. I'm deeply afraid the price won't be in my range, and mildly concerned about the specifications (particularly the 6x7 vs 6x9 size issue).

 

[Dave Miller]

Looks like a 6x6, but I already have a 6x6 folder, do I need another? Looks nice though.

 

[copake_ham]

Looks like a 6x6, but I already have a 6x6 folder, do I need another? Looks nice though.

Engraving on top says 6 x 7.

 

[Andrew Moxom]

It's a 6x7 as it states on the camera top plate

 

[Terence]

A 6x4.5 like my little Zeiss would be fantastic. Or a loooong lens on 6x6 or 6x7.

As it is, it'll be price-dependent. At an attractive price, I might even buy two and keep one at work.

 

[jiggler]

The ability to add a 6x4.5 mask would be a nice tweak that would add some appeal to the camera.

 

[Uhner]

I’m very interested, but any decision I make will have to wait until I actually know anything about the thing.

 

[r-brian]

Normal lenses just don't do it for me. I perfer wide angles.

 

[Tom Hoskinson]

A simple yes or no to what we have seen today.

Yes!! Absolutely!

I'm having severe GAS pains!

 

[mark]

Me say yes, wife and wallet will most likely have a different opinion

 

[Shawn Dougherty]

Looks cool, would have to see the $ tag.

 

[declark]

If the price is right, otherwise why not buy a Mamiya 7. I like the idea of it being simple. I would love to have something with a 6x7 neg in a pocketable size, good rangefinder, aperture priority if possible, and no motor winder (quiet and less to break). Sometimes I think having one lens option is better because it saves me from myself in wanting to bring too much gear.

 

[david b]

No matter, I am putting some money aside for it.

I would easily pack into my large format bag along side my Chamonix.

 

[Peter De Smidt]

No. I have fixed lens Fuji 6x7 and 6x9 rangefinders already. They are great cameras. This one would be a little more compact, but that's about it. It looks like it has a wind knob instead of a lever, and knobs tend to be harder to use. In addition, folders tend to have more alignment issues than fixed lens cameras. In spite of this, it's a good thing if they make this, as it shows that film equipment development isn't dead.

 

[Andy K]

An mf folder, constructed from modern materials with TTL metering and a modern rangefinder? Yes I'd buy it. My only niggle is I'd prefer 6x6. I suppose it would be looking the gift horse in the mouth to hope for a 6x6 mask.

 

[keithwms]

Well, if Fuji wants us to use up even more of their lovely film, then they should bring out a 6x9 version as well

 

[david b]

bring me the W I D E

 

[Shawn Rahman]

Why would this camera need to cost more than around $800?

 

[Fintan]

Voted no, but not for any other reason than I have bought my last camera for a while today. This is a beauty though Fuji and I hope it sells like hot cakes.

 

[Lee Shively]

I would need a price to consider before answering. On several levels, this is an attractive camera. On other levels for me personally, I can't see it.

The camera pictured has an 80/3.5 lens. That's kind of a wide normal. That looks pretty good to me.

 

[jd callow]

yes dependent on all sorts of things...