david_chilvers Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Can someone remind me the difference between the GSw69 mk11 and the mk111 please and how many shutter actuations/films are suggested before service is required. ThanksDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich815 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 II uses more metal, III more polycarbonate. Some feel this makes the III less durable, others say polycarbonate is actually stronger and more forgiving to bangs and bumps. The III is certainly lighter. 500 on the counter I believe is where Fuji recommends a CLA----counter moves once every 10 shots. I have the III and love it, so much so I started the Fuji Rangefinder Pages years ago just to post and share my photos (www.fujirangefinder.com). I've held the II and am very happy I have the III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew in Austin Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 The two cameras are quite similar. The mark III has a different release system to remove the spools. The RF apparatus appears to be a bit different. That perceived difference in the RF is between my GW670 and a friend's GSW690. With regards to the mark II having more metal, maybe so - but I believe the main difference in the exterior of the two is in the design of the plastic cladding. The cladding of the III covers more of the metal body and is more ergonomic. Best Regards - Andrew in Austin, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew in Austin Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 That should read a GW670 II and a GSW69 III Best Regards - Andrew in Austin, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.antiquecameras.net Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 <p> The differences can be found on my <a href="http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/fuji670.htm"> FUJI RANGEFINDER Page</a> <p>Since there is no difference in optics, MOST people agree that MKII is a better value. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich815 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Yes, Andrew pointed out a difference I forgot in terms of the film removal. A good improvement. Also the bubble level, which I also like. And Dan does point out something important. If you can find a II in good condition it will likely be a better deal, especially at some of the prices I've seen the III's go for recently. The III's are getting over $1000 for good ones, the II's for $700-800, but they are older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_chilvers Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thank you very much for your replies. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougmiles Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 A related question: Is the bubble level imaged in the viewfinder as well as visible on the top cover? Since it's directly over the viewfinder eyepiece, it seems possible, and I'd think that would be very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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