Fujifilm GW690III

The legendary Texas Leica medium format rangefinder

Fujifilm GW690III
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 12
Performance 15
Durability 18
Price 15
Usability 19
Brand Fujifilm
Model GW690III

Key Features

SENSOR 6x9cm medium format film frame
PROCESSOR N/A - Fully mechanical film camera
AUTOFOCUS Manual focus via coupled rangefinder
PHASE DETECTION N/A - Optical rangefinder patch
VIDEO N/A - Film camera
STABILIZATION None - Mechanical operation
BURST RATE Manual film advance
VIEWFINDER Bright frame rangefinder with parallax correction
DISPLAY None
CONNECTIVITY PC sync terminal for flash
MEMORY CARD 120 or 220 roll film
WEATHER SEALING Robust plastic and metal construction
BATTERY LIFE None required for operation

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Fujifilm GW690III

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens barrel
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present On lens barrel
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Fujifilm GW690III

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Fujifilm GW690III Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 6x9cm Medium Format Film
Resolution Limited by film grain/optics
ISO Range Manual (Film dependent)
Autofocus Manual Rangefinder
Shutter Speed 1s to 1/500s + Bulb
Burst Rate Manual
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Coupled Rangefinder
LCD None
Memory Card 120/220 Roll Film
Connectivity PC Sync
Battery Life N/A
Weight 1460g
Dimensions 210 x 119 x 156 mm