Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/15

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Subject: [Leica] Fuji 6X9 RF
From: jdos2 at mindspring.com (Jeff Sumner)
Date: Mon Nov 15 13:44:54 2004
References: <02a901c4cb54$e9356ae0$2501a8c0@chartertn.net> <41991E9B.1090007@wanadoo.nl>

Second, but I have nearly the full line. 50, 65, 75, 100 (f/2.8<- best 
lens ever!) 127, 150, and 250 (f/5). 6x9 is great!

JD
On Nov 15, 2004, at 4:24 PM, Michiel Fokkema wrote:

> John Black wrote:
>> LUGgers:
>> I have fallen heir to a Fuji GSW690III MF RF with a 90/3.5 (I think). 
>>  It
>> isn't here yet but I know very little about this camera.  It appeals 
>> to me
>> because it is a rangefinder that makes a BIG NEGATIVE.  It will never
>> replace my Leicas, mainly because the lens is too slow. I understand 
>> it is
>> mechanical and may not have an internal meter.
>> Does anyone have any experience with this "Texas Leica"?
> Hi,
>
> I choose a mamiya universal. A bit more versatile because i have three 
> lenses with it. I was lucky to acquire a 100/2.8, which is fast for 
> MF. But the 55 is a 6.3 and the 150 a 5.6. Not really an issue for me 
> because this camera will only be used for landscapes made with a 
> tripod.
> I received my first roll of velvia back a few days ago and it is a 
> real delight to see a 6X9 slide on the light table.
>
> Michiel
>
>
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In reply to: Message from jblack at ambio.net (John Black) ([Leica] Fuji 6X9 RF)
Message from michiel.fokkema at wanadoo.nl (Michiel Fokkema) ([Leica] Fuji 6X9 RF)