First Rolls with the Fuji GX680 - The Largest Medium Format Camera
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In this video, I’m sharing my experience shooting with the Fuji GX680II, after owning one for the past month, including some images, features I love, as well as some issues that I’ve had. This is a fully featured 6x8 medium format film camera that is very appealing but also can be a bit limiting, due to its size. It’s not going to be a fit for everyone, but for the right people, there’s a lot to love about it.
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I watch these videos just to remind me how hard it used to be. Light leaks, xrays at the airport, massively limited # of shots, changing rolls, film flatness, iso fixed by roll, film scratches due to bad processing, your life passing by as you scan everything... I had the Fuji GW690, pentax 67, mamiya 645 and various 6x9 press cameras. When the Canon 5d2 came out, that was an amazing leap forward for me. There is nothing like ripping off 200 shots during magic hour as the light constantly changes. I am a little surprised there are not more medium format digital cameras, because the bigger apertures look amazing for landscapes. Its like looking at a 3d image.
This video is a vibe.
I had 5 of these at one time when I owned Lightstream Studios AKA Freezeframe - When they stopped making them - I went to France and bought the last remaining lenses (about 12) and 2 new bodies - We did architectural and brochures for Hamptons. 3 years ago I donated an entire unused full kit comprising of body, 2 backs (both types) and 14 lenses - some prototype bits and bobs including the one off Wedge shaped compendium hood to Fuji and it was on show at The Fujifilm House Of Photography Heritage Dept in Covent Garden London - I have not been there to see it as yet - and I know it has been to Japan for a tour as well. Great camera - still better than it's replacement the Fujifilm GFX100 but not as easy to use and does not require 6 rooms of processing machinery!!
Great camera. I bought an almost unused version III a year ago from Japan. With the loupe finder, 100/180 lenses. Total beast but so easy to work with once set up. Enjoy!
This is actually the most complete camera ever made, for "not run&gun" photography. The tilt/shift is awesome for a semi compact camera like that. Love it!
About time we get a up to date review on this beast ! Thank you Kyle 🔥🙏🏾
I've always loved your color work - so it's cool to see some color work from you again
Amazing video Kyle! Been looking forward to this video for a bit as the GX680 is a camera that has peaked my interest in the past. I’m excited to see future about the camera and the images you take with it!
Kyle always gets me intrigued by cameras I've never heard of. Loved this one.
Love all your videos. Hope you can talk more about these camera movement and its application with examples
Hah! So cool to see the GX680 out in the field. I had one back in the early 2000’s with all the lenses and accessories for studio work. Loved it! Thanks for the great overview.
Very beautiful camera!. Thanks for sharing the experience
I'm looking forward to future videos featuring this beast of a camera!
I love the colour images that can be got from medium to large format film cameras and your's don't disappoint
Great video as always. I hope you craft more videos around this system. Fuji really has a long history of making some interesting cameras.
What an amazing chonker of a camera! Also the Hasselblad flexbody and the Bronica s2a with bellows attachments have movements, I have the latter and find it a joy to use!
I appreciate your dedication to using such great equipment and keeping it alive.
I always wanted one of these. Beautiful camera. Superb lenses too.
I shot the RZ67 for years in Japan, but the GX680 was always my dream camera. For anyone looking at these from online sellers, be aware Fuji made two versions of these: Kyle's here in the video, and one without the rise/swing (tilt shift) movements. The latter has S in the name.They look the same, except of course the front standard is thinner and simpler on the S version and the price should be much lower.
I had 3. Love this camera in and outdoors.