GF670W Bessa III W

Thanks for all the input and help!
At the end of the day I coudn t resist and bought a makina, thought this would be a bargin, but then I have to send it to Plaubel and now it it is the normal price. But in my eyes it is a real beauty!
When I will have a bit more time, I will post some pics.
Kind regards
 

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Thanks for all the input and help!
At the end of the day I coudn t resist and bought a makina, thought this would be a bargin, but then I have to send it to Plaubel and now it it is the normal price. But in my eyes it is a real beauty!
When I will have a bit more time, I will post some pics.
Kind regards
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It's certainly a very pretty camera and from what I've seen the f2.8 lens is very nice. I've never held one, though.
 
wide open, near it is like every lens a bit difficult, but I like the soft and sharpness when you get the focus.
This is Trix @ 800 in diafine
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I have had the 667W for a couple of weeks now. Took it for a trip to New York and Pittsburgh. It was not my main camera (Leica MP and Bessa R4M). I find it very comfortable to handle - a bit like an oversized M camera. The AE exposure system is spot on 99% of the time.
Shot is from Herald Square, N.Y. @ 4.5 and 1/15 handheld. Tmax 2-400/HC 110/1:60/12.5 min.
 
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Frank Lloyd Wrights "Falling Water" in Pennsylvania. One of the reasons I did go to the LHSA meeting in Pittsburgh this year. I had seen pictures of the building, but they really dont do it justice. In the setting it looks spectacular - though the interior is cramped to put it mildly.
Bessa 667 W with Tmax-2 400 in HC 110 1:60, 12.5 min.
 
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The Bessa 667W as a "street shooter camera". It works very well - the finder is incredibly bright with a very well defined focussing patch. Optical quality is high and coupled with the 120 negative - you can really see the details. OK, so you have to reload 3 times as often and it is not exactly small. Quiet enough so there is small red light by the viewfinder that flashes to tell you that you just exposed a frame. With any street noise - you can not hear the shutter - and if you cant - nobody else can.
Tmax-2 400/HC 110/1:60/ 12.5 min.
 
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I posted this as large as it will give you a chance to see the image quality - even at f4.5 it is sharp.
New York Parking is expensive - easy $16/hour!!!
Tmax-2 400/HC 110/1:60/12.5 min
This is also in 6x7 mode - 10 shots/roll!
 
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From the "Occupy Vancouver" site. I have no idea what they are protesting here!
Bessa 667W, Tmax 2-400 in Adox MQ for 8.5 min.
 
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Zephyr, our friends cat who lodges with us when they travel. he likes the stairs to the darkroom as he can be eyelevel with anyone passing by!
Bessa 667W at 1/30 and f4.5. Tmax 2-400 in Adox MQ for 8.5 min.
 
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Yokohama, Japan a couple of weeks ago. Took the Bessa 667W along as a "large M2". Interestingly enough, it created quite a stir among camera afficinados there. Only the Fuji Wide is sold there (and that is in chrome). Had a steady stream of people trying to read the name tag on it.
Kodak Tmax 2-400 in HC 110, 1:60, 12.5 min.
 
Best I can tell the GF670W is not available from US dealers. If I'm wrong about this, please let me know who carries it. I have the GF670 with the 80mm lens and it is great for things like waist-up portraits and so on. I've found that friends love to have their picture taken with such a funky looking camera. Of course I offer them prints of the shots. The other thing I like about it is its portability. I travel A LOT and, if your a MF/Fuji lens nut like me, it is a real treat. So now I want to check out the W, but not at $2600 mind you.
 
Steve gandy sells them. There is a link above that still works.

I think there is a decent market for a more portable MF wide, but $3K is steep
 
Guys, consider the price of a new 55mm f4.5 lens for 6x6 or 6x7, how much new?
O.K. It could be a little cheaper, but not much.
 
It is not cheap by any means - but it is a brand new camera with top-of-the line specs. Have you priced a Rolliewide lately? Or even a Hasselblad 500CM in as new condition with a 50mm lens in similar condition.
I have the 667W and find it well worth the investment. Superb optics, easy handling and the best finder in a 120 Rf ever!
 
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