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Fuji 6 x 4.5 Rangefinder Cameras

Here you will find a table of the Fuji 6x4.5 ( 56mm x 41.5mm, actually ) cameras produced over the years. I have listed "low" and "high" prices to give you a sense of what these cameras sell for in EXCELLENT, CLEAN CONDITION. If you are patient, you will find many of these models at the low end of the price range on ebay.com.


General thoughts on the early, mechanical Fuji's ( the "GS" models ) are that they have superb optics with very high contrast, so-so RF/VF, plastic-like bodies, and the durabilty of the GS645 75/3.4 model is a well known problem. The later models, (the "GA's" ) also get very high marks for their optics, have a more ergonomic design, more automated features, data impriting on film edges, and other fine features - however, many feel the AutoFocus accuracy is not in the league of 35mm AF Cameras. All Fuji 6x4.5 models accept 120 and 220 roll film.

Note: LENS WOBBLE. You may notice on the Zi, and other models, that if you GENTLY press the black retaining ring around the front lens element, there is a slight, yet clear "wobble" of the unit. The front lens element & retaining ring appear to "wiggle" or "float" in the lens barrel. When I first noticed this on my camera, I called Fuji repair...they had no clue what I was talking about...they said..."yeah, just send in the camera and we'll take a look..." After searching the net, I found this posting relating to the
WOBBLE. Another reference is located here and here. And, after personally checking out six 645Zi models, it seems obvious this is a feature, not a flaw :>


Page updated May 2011


MODEL
YEAR INTRODUCED
LENS
35MM EQUIV
FOCUS
LOW $
HIGH $
NOTES
GS645W
1983
45mm F 5.6
6 elements in 5 groups
~28mm
Scale Focus
$ 300
$ 450
Zone Focusing Camera. 49mm Filter Thread. Closest Focus 1 meter.
Takes 2 LR44 batteries. Weighs 680g.
GA645W
1995
45mm F 4.0
7 elements in 5 groups
~28mm
Auto Focus
$ 450
$ 650
AF, Flash, & Winder. 52mm Filter Thread. Takes 2 CR123A batteries.
Closest Focus .7 meter. Weighs 835g. REVIEW & Free Manual
GA645Wi
1997
45mm F 4.0
7 elements in 5 groups
~28mm
Auto Focus
$ 550
$ 750
Updated Version of GA645W. 52mm Filter Thread.
Takes 2 CR123A batteries. Closest Focus .7 meter. Not easily found.
REVIEW & REVIEW(s) & Free Manual
GA645zi
1998
55-90mm F 4.5/6.9
10 elements in 10 groups
~34mm / ~56mm
Auto Focus
$ 450
$ 650
4 stage Zoom Lens ( not true zoom ) Silver & black models available.
Lens cap sensor ! 52mm Filter Thread. Closest focus 1 meter.
Sold for $ 1,399 in 2005-6 at B&H Photo. Add $ 150 for black.
REVIEW & REVIEW & Free Manual
GS645S
1984
60mm F 4.0
7 elements in 6 groups
~37mm
RF Focus
$ 275
$ 400
Has distinctive "crash bar." 49mm Filter Thread. Shutter 1-1/500.
Takes 2 LR44 batteries. Weighs 766g.
REVIEW & Free Manual
GA645
1995
60mm F 4.0
7 elements in 6 groups
~37mm
Auto Focus
$ 350
$ 450
AF, Flash, & Winder. 52mm Filter Thread. Takes 2 CR123A batteries.
Closest Focus .7 meter. Weighs 815g. Free Manual
REVIEW
GA645i
1997
60mm F 4.0
7 elements in 6 groups
~37mm
Auto Focus
$ 375
$ 575
Updated Version of GA645. 52mm Filter Thread.
Takes 2 CR123A batteries. Closest Focus .7 meter.
REVIEW & REVIEW(s)
GS645
1983--
75mm F 3.4
5 elements in 4 groups
~46mm
RF Focus
$ 300
$ 450
Folding bellows camera. Frequently needs repair and/or bellows replacement. Original Lens hood is dedicated bayonet fit - runs $ 75-100 on ebay.
Closest Focus 1 meter. Takes 2 LR44 batteries
6/84 issue of Modern Photography tested this lens.  It is rumored that this camera was already discontinued by Fuji by 1985.
 
 
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