anthony_harrison Posted November 21, 1997 Share Posted November 21, 1997 William Robinson asked about the Fuji GA645 metering system. I too am very interested in this camera, indeed if I had the money I�d buy one right now. The most comprehensive review I know is a 2-part feature from December 1995 in the British Journal of Photography; the reviewer Geoffrey Crawley writes, "The first pressure on the shutter release locks the (exposure) setting. So a selected area can be centred, the reading locked and the picture recomposed. The same action also locks autofocus but pressing the MF button down on the body left front will lock focus separately." So it seems very flexible. I�d love to get one to complement my Mamiya 645. Second, Carlo Falco asks whether he�ll learn more about light if he incident-meters or uses the AE prism metering on his Mamiya. Other contributors have offered good advice about metering methods, but to answer Carlo�s actual question, I offer an unreserved Yes - but you�ll learn even more if you get a spotmeter. The Mamiya�s AE prism metering s extremely easy to use, and remarkably good (at least as efficient as Olympus and Nikon IMHO), but it�s designed to minimise active cogitation about exposure - not to encourage you to analyse your exposure technique. I found the acquisition of a spotmeter made me think more about exposure, and taught me more about it, more quickly, than any camera�s built-in meter ever did. Finally, thanks to those who offered their advice about switching from 645 to 6x7 - thanks, fellers, you were very helpful, and for the moment I�m hanging onto my M645. It does seem impossible to make one camera do everything well, so I�m looking into getting a Fuji 645, or Mamiya or 7, for certain tasks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_pols Posted December 29, 1997 Share Posted December 29, 1997 I've yet to get one of these Fuji Rangefinders... though I'm about to run out of time on the offer for the GA645. I did however buy the $3.00 book that Fuji sells. It will answer any of your questions and is highly recommended by this non-owner. I just don't know what I want. The Fuji's are very attractive, but I don't know if maybe an RB would suit me. Heck, it's really hard deciding between a 6.45, 6x7, or 6x9 format. That range just makes my mouth water... and all I shoot is railroad stuff. <p> What would you recommend? I hear Fuji has a newer GA645i ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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