Fuji GS 645S

<p>After some thought I decided to post some results from my Fuji GS 645S here. Although it has a mechanical shutter and can operate without battery, it is probably too new to be a true classic by forum definition. I like to think of it as a modern film camera in the classic tradition. </p><div></div>

<p>While big, the 645S is lightweight and with rangefinder it is easy to focus. It has match diode metering with the display in the finder. Anyone who can operate a late 60's fixed lens 35mm camera should be able to work this one with a minimum of fuss. For my photos I used Plus-X (remaining supplies are selling out fast) and Verichrome Pan (still hoarding a few rolls).</p><div></div>

<p>In the previous photo I used my ancient Sunpak 311 flash. This was done with Verichrome Pan.<br>

The remaining photos were done without flash using the meter's recommended settings.</p><div></div>

<p>A few from our recent snow.</p><div></div>

<p>More snow.</p><div></div>

<p>Finally, another view from Mississippi State. This breezeway has been between the geosciences and physics divisions of Hilbun Hall for decades. Railing and trim are fairly new, though.</p>

<p>Oops. Somehow missed the photo so here it is.</p><div></div>

<p>Beautiful graduations of tone from those big negatives, <strong>Mike</strong>. The GS645's are an odd camera in some respects, but the Fujinon lens is superb. I really like "Looking South" with it's very soft contrast, and "Breezeway" is an interesting image. I think I would have cropped away some of the brickwork at the sides...but it's all in the eye of the beholder! Thanks for featuring an unusual camera.</p>

<p>Thanks, Rick. The GS 645S, BTW, has a semi-wide 60mm f4, which I think is the equivalent of a 38mm optic for full frame 35mm. There is also the folding GS 645, which has a 75mm f3.4 lens. They seem to go for more than the 645S. In addition to these rangefinder models, there is scale focusing 645 that has a 45mm f5.6 (equivalent to 28mm) that is available as well.</p>

<p>Nice shots mike. Your posts from MSU always make me a bit homesick. Hopefully, when I get finished with school in June, I'll be able to get back there more often.</p>

<p>Cory- definitely try get back to MSU when you can. I'm teaching chemistry lab at a teacher workshop in June so I will be on campus several weeks so I can take photos in my spare time. </p>