Get 'em while you can: Fujifilm GF670 medium-format film cameras back on sale

Publicity stunt for GFX. By 2008 Fujifilm must have modern inventory tracking software. You cannot tell me no one ever ask what happened to a few million dollars worth of camera that came in but never left a warehouse.

if Fuji makes something similar with a digital sensor and does not charge an arm and a leg for it, I would buy. The 50s MILC they just lauched is a monster of a camera and expensive.
I know that even like that , the IQ of the film negative would be better, but I do not have time to process 120mm film myself nor access to a credible lab.

Unfortunately, it's out of my price range. I'd love to have one.

Beautiful "small" MF folder camera, no doubt. I'd love to try one despite I prefer systems with interchangeable lenses. If you check the crazy prices of severely (ab)used Plaubel Makinas on eBay, you know immediately that the GF670 is reasonably priced. It'l be sold easily... Such a camera is a longterm invest, and given the fact that a better FF digital body that many replace after 3 yrs costs more (w/o a lens), it's a bargain.

For everyone saying there's no market for these cameras - have a think about why the price went from $1799 to $1999 shortly after it was made available. It's because they were swamped with orders, and saw an opportunity to increase margins. The proof is in the pudding - there's a pool of people who want what the GF670 offers.

The comment about this being a Cosina camera is untrue. This is a Fujifilm camera, made by Fujifilm for itself and for Voightlander. It is a truly outstanding medium format film camera, and out of every camera I own (and there are MANY) it would be the last one I would part with. Compact, lightweight, an incredibly sharp lens with great bokeh, it's the ultimate travel medium format body. I carry it every day in my messenger bag, and despite having an X100T in the same bag it's the one I choose when I want an image to treasure.

Sure you can get a GW690 for less money, but until you see them side by side don't give me that argument - the GF670 is a fraction of the size and weight, and features a very accurate lightmeter. Compare it to a 645? Well, can a 645 take 6x7 images? I don't think so.

This camera doesn't appeal to many, but the folks who want one KNOW that they won't be happy with anything less. Now if only Fuji would find a cache of GF670W cameras I'd be extra happy!

Breaking News: 100 tons of pristine medium format film have been discovered inside an abandoned shipwrecked freighter in the icy tundra of the Baltic.

They will go on sale for $1.00 per roll.

[wakes up from dream time nap].

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As others have already mentioned. This is a Cosina camera (and lens) designed in ca. 2007 that was also sold under the name Voigtländer. It may be a very good camera but is is not as old as it looks. The story about a casche found somewhere may very well be true, but it does not date from the time when such cameraes were in vouge.

Anyone happen to notice that B&H hiked the price to $1,999? I've been exploring 6x7 quite a bit recently, but my leanings are toward the Mamiya 7 for the ability to change lenses. It'd be difficult to be locked into 80mm (42e) without any ability to go wider.

Film and film based cameras seem to be going through a renaissance of late.

If Fujifilm launched a similar camera supporting Instax film, possibly with an interchangeable back like many Lomography Instax products, they'd sell a lot more than 100 on the first day. Instax film is their biggest product line in terms of volume, and I suspect in terms of profit margins as well, but they haven't bothered to introduce a serious Instax camera since the 1990s? It's as though they're patiently waiting for the Instax trend to wither away, despite an nearly 50% increase in sales last year?

80mm lens on 6x7 is about 42mm equivalent which for me is the ideal all-purpose focal length; and this size of neg will give very flexible output options. But for those who are considering this camera I'd advise to search "Fujifilm GF670 focusing issues". It's not that it can't be fixed if you do have a problem, but forewarned is forearmed.
A mint condition used Mamiya 7ii will set you back about the same money, and is a solid, sturdy ILC too.

How many of us would like to see the digital version of this camera, in the same size body? --- No, not retro style, just the physical size is what I am after.

its was discontinued in 2014 and it costs $1799 ????
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha !!!!!

Pretty cool looking camera. Would like to have one just to display.

I used to really enjoy using my old Pentax 67 camera partly because of the outstanding image quality (especially enlargements) and its lenses being built like a tank along with the body. It definitely made you slow down in the framing and metering process, but as a hobby the cost of having medium format negatives developed and printed just became too expensive for me unfortunately.

Only from B&H. I'll pass. Already have a 645S and the Texas Leica.

No 4K or Wifi, wouldn't buy. /s

Do want. Gimme.
$1999?
Ok bye.

I bought a Fuji GA645 for less than $500 a few years ago, so if it's a Fuji film camera you need, there's a option. It works very well, and the vertical format is great for architecture and portraits. The 6x7 format in folding cameras wasn't around too long for some reason......I remember wanting one but couldn't afford it at the time, as I was more into 4x5 and couldn't afford both.

"thanks to a cache reportedly found in a B&H Photo warehouse"

I want to explore the NYC underground labyrinth one of these days.

Dear Fuji, could you help B&H <cough>find</cough> a few GF670Ws as well please? $1999 will be fine. Thanks.

Yeah, because B&H, which has endless millions of quickly-depreciating, easily-stealable, inventory, just happens to 'find' some of these in the warehouse, tens of thousands of dollars of cameras they bought and brought in, had recorded in their inventory system, and just gave up as soon as they could not find them.

Getting sick of this 'found in the warehouse' game.

Too high price for me, but beautiful camera. I wish it, but with a mechanical shutter, not electronical one. Best for me is Plaubel Makina 67

I sold my 6x7/6x9 view camera outfit but kept a broken Fuji GW670III and two Linhof 220's. Projected 6x7 Provia chromes are still magical. It would be nice to have coupled meter, however sunny 16 still rules for film (and digital)?

Just probing the market respond ...

The folding medium format digital is one area worth considering, if one of the pancake-like lenses on these film cameras would work with a digital. No reason why it shouldn't. Plaubel made nice ones too.