Fujifilm Medium Format Film Cameras

Find Out About Fujifilm Medium Format Film Cameras

Medium format film was once the most widely used film size, but if you're looking for this type of film now, you might be an armature film enthusiast or a professional. You may be happy to know that Fujifilm produces a variety of cameras that can be used to take photographs in a wide variety of environments. This brand's medium format cameras accommodate medium format film, and there are several models available for photographers to choose.

What is a medium format film camera?

When selecting a camera, you'll be able to choose between three main formats: 35mm, medium, and large. Medium format film cameras have a frame of between 6 by 4.5 centimeters and 6 by 19 centimeters. When compared to 35mm film, medium format produces images that are of a higher resolution. Medium format film cameras tend to be larger and heavier than 35mm cameras, but they are smaller and lighter than large format cameras.

What is the Instax Mini 7S?

The Instax Mini 7S is an instant medium format film camera that weighs 11.29 ounces. It allows you to print photos that measure 2.13 inches by 3.4 inches directly from the camera. One of the features of this camera is a dial with different aperture settings based on the weather and environment. These settings include indoor, cloudy, sunny, and sunny. This camera comes in a variety of colors, including white, red, and blue. Other available features include:

• 1/60 second electronic shutter
• 60mm Fujinon lens
• Auto flash

What other models are available?

• GS645: This series includes the GS645W and GS645S models. These cameras are rangefinders, which require you to align dual images in order to focus. Unlike many cameras, the viewfinder on this one is in portrait mode, so you must turn the camera to take landscape-style photos. Features include a self-timer, 60mm lens, and light meter.
• GX680: This series of models includes the GX680, GX680 II, and GX680 III. With a weight of 5.9 pounds, these cameras are intended to be mounted on a tripod rather than carried around. Additionally, they accommodate interchangeable bellow-style lenses, and they have a feature that winds the film automatically.
• GS670: Like the GS645, the GS670 is a rangefinder camera. This model has a retractable Fujinon 80mm f/3.5 bellow-style lens, and it is smaller than other Fujifilm medium format cameras. You can manually control the shutter speed and use a dial to advance the film.

What type of film do these cameras take?

Most medium format cameras can be used with both 120 and 220 film. With 120 film, you can get 12 to 16 photos depending on the camera you use. Compared to 120, the roll of film you get with 220 is twice as long but the same width. It offers 24 to 32 photos per roll. The Instax Mini 7S only works with a unique type of film. One cassette of this film yields 10 photos.

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