Fujifilm GW690III

• Landscape photography
• Maximum negative size
• Portrait work
• Those comfortable without a meter

• 90mm f/3.5 EBC Fujinon lens
• 6x9cm format (8 shots per roll)
• Massive negative size
• Fully mechanical
• No meter - simple operation
• Coupled rangefinder

• Very large camera
• No meter
• Only 8 shots per 120 roll
• Manual focus only

• Rangefinder misalignment
• Light seal deterioration
• Shutter timing at slow speeds
• Film advance issues
• Lens fungus

Known as a 'Texas Leica' for its size. The 6x9 negative is about twice the area of 6x4.5 and roughly five times a 35mm frame. No meter, so use experience or an external meter. Check rangefinder accuracy and shutter speeds. The body frame is die-cast aluminium alloy with an ABS exterior. Eight shots per 120 roll (16 on 220).

Typical range

£600 - £1000

Excellent condition

~£1300

Indicative, no dated source.

Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.