Medium format film has seen a real resurgence in recent years, and with the right camera you can create negatives much larger than even the most expensive digital cameras. . This neat video looks at one such camera, the Fuji GW690 II, affectionately known as the “Texas Leica” and the impressive images you can create with it.
Coming to you from Nick’s engraver, this great video introduces the Fuji GW690 II medium format camera. Dubbed “Texas Leica” due to its sharp lens and enormous size, especially for rangefinders, the GW690 II is renowned for its huge negatives, versatility, and excellent image quality. . For reference, a 6×9 negative is six times larger than a 36x24mm full-frame negative, so you can easily see how much detail you can get when pairing it with a good lens. I’ve been using the GW690 III for about a decade, and while I certainly wouldn’t take it for granted due to the cost of film (especially at this size), it’s been an exceptional experience. when filming when the time is right. . Check out the video above for the full rundown from Carver.
