Camera · Medium format
Fujifilm GSW690III
1992-2002
Discontinued120AdvancedProfessional
Landscape and architecture
- Format
- 120
- Mount
- Fixed lens
- Metering
- None
- Shutter
- 1/500, plus T
- Battery
- None
- Weight
- 1510g
Mechanical
Max speed
Best for
- Landscape and architecture
- Wide-angle 6x9 work
- Environmental portraits
- Interior photography
Features
- 65mm f/5.6 EBC Fujinon lens
- 6x9cm format
- Wide-angle (28mm equivalent)
- Fully mechanical
- Coupled rangefinder
- 8 exposures per 120 roll
Limitations
- Very large camera
- No meter
- Only 8 shots per roll
- f/5.6 maximum aperture
Common issues to check
- Rangefinder calibration
- Shutter accuracy at slow speeds
- Film advance mechanism
- Viewfinder haze
- Body wear on corners
Buying guide
The wide-angle sibling of the GW690III, with a 65mm f/5.6 lens (6 elements in 4 groups, a Biogon-type design) that is equivalent to roughly 28mm on 35mm. The f/5.6 maximum aperture limits low-light use. Test the rangefinder at various distances and check shutter timing. Same build as the GW690III.
Pricing
- Typical range
- £700 - £1100
- Excellent condition
- ~£1400
Indicative, no dated source.
Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.
Specifications
| Format | 120 |
| Years produced | 1992-2002 |
| Mount | Fixed lens |
| Shutter type | Leaf |
| Shutter speeds | 1s - 1/500, plus T |
| Flash sync | all speeds |
| Metering | None |
| Battery required | No |
| Weight | 1510g |
| Dimensions | N/A |