My First Time with the 6x9 Fuji GW690 III and I LOVE IT!
Vložit
- čas přidán 31. 01. 2024
- Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @shootfilmlikeaboss
Step into the captivating kingdom of Bahrain with me on this exciting journey - but this time, the views are captured through the legendary lens of the Fuji GW690III! Buckle up as I embark on my first experience with this medium format marvel.
Join me as I navigate the challenges and rewards of using the GW690III for the first time
Hit that subscribe button and join me on this unforgettable adventure!
Lina’s X-RAY Video
• Travel With Film: Are ...
Japan Camera Hunter
www.japancamerahunter.com/
Hey Film Shooter!
Thanks for watching this video.
If you want to see me making more videos you can help support the channel in helping me buy more film, chemicals and darkroom gear.
Here is how...
Visit my "Buy Me A Coffee" Page
www.buymeacoffee.com/sflab
Buy a T-Shirt and other Merch
shoot-film-like-a-boss.creato...
Join me on Patreon
/ shootfilmlikeaboss
Purchase Prints from me direct from my ETSY page
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/shootfil...
Contact me
THE SFLaB WEBSITE
www.rogerlowe.co.uk
FACEBOOK
/ shootfilmlikeaboss
INSTAGRAM
/ shootfilmlikeaboss
PRODUCTION GEAR
Leica Q2 Mono, Nikon Zf, GOPRO 7 BLACK, Gopro 10 Black, TASCAM DR10L MIC, SENHEISSER SHOTGUN MIC,
NEEWER LED PANELS, GVM COLOUR PANELS, Valoi 360 Film Holder System for scanes, Zeapon Micro 2 Motor Slider, Colbor 100X Light,
Editing - FCP, PHOTOSHOP, LIGHTROOM,
ABOUT MY VIDEOS
If my videos inspire, create ideas and help others in film photography and darkroom work then it's worth making them.
I always welcome comments that are useful towards the video subject that will help others understand the process within.
Keep shooting and thanks for watching.
MUSIC CREDITING
CZcams Studio Music - Jak na to + styl
Thanks for the shoutout. I am glad you like the camera. I had it CLA'd just before I sold it to make sure it is in tip top condition.
I love it, thanks Bellamy. Yes I was told it was CLA'd. Have to commend your work over there. I've seen many of the cameras you've hunted down. Must be a joy 😊
1/2 rolls of 120 film used to be available for the Japanese market for street photographers taking paid for photos of tourists. They would take 4 photos, get them developed straight away & get you to meet them at an arranged time & place later in the day to get your photo
Ahhh, makes sense. I did think that but never heard of half rolls. Cheers.
Also used for tourist group photos. You can shoot sheets with it too, at least on my GL690 which has a 100mm and interchangeable lenses. Try some cyanotypes with the big negs too!
If 220 is double the length of a roll of 120, perhaps a half roll should have been a 020?
The story I heard was that back in the day the Japanese tour operators would take pictures of the tour group then remove the film and the prints would be ready at the end of the tour. The 4 frame 120 film was only available in Japan for the tour operators. Unless you've owned this camera since day one never trust the counter. I had mine cleaned and repaired. The winder is the weakest link in the camera and the winder mechanism will break inside and if you can't find a donor your out of luck. My tech asked me if I wanted him to reset the counter as it is easy to do when the camera is opened up and the bottom plate is off. As for the winder don't horse it around and use your thumb to slow the return rather than letting it snap back. The guts of the winder are mostly plastic so will break over time if abused.
Awesome! Thanks Sophie.
I have one, and love it - I use it for landscape primarily and portraits. A roll of perfectly exposed Velvia through this is a joy....
thanks Steven
Wow, ACROS 100 with that camera makes for a great combination. Those shots are so clean and crisp. Thanks for sharing.
The counter on the bottom of the camera is there to show how many rolls have gone through the camera.
The shutter has a 500 roll life expectancy, so would have been returned to Fuji for shutter replacement by professional users once the counter reached 500 back in the days when they were current.
I have a fujica 690 too. All time favorite camera. Hands down. I love shooting Delta 3200 in it. The negative is so huge that 3200 looks like 400 speed film in 35mm. It’s great.
Man in slippers aimlessly wanders a desert road with a camera. Amazed you didn't get someone checking on you. A gift like that might make me go a bit mad too!
Might wear them to the beach for some scapes Dane. Of course I brought them home 😂
You do the best film-based travel/location vlogs period. Really appreciate the work you put into these.
I have a GSW690III, I shoot Velvia and Provia. On a light table the images are absolutely beautiful. Nothing like it.
3:58 Reminds me of when I was a child in the mid 1980's my parents took us out to Spain for our first ever overseas holiday and they were still building all the hotels around us on the coast.
You know I actually thought of Spain in the 80s
Roger worried about only getting 8 shots. Let me introduce you to big brother GX617!
Landscape heaven! Insane camera that one.
Roger, very good video! I own the same exact camera/model and for years I heard the "ping" when releasing the shutter. I wasn't sure if here was something wrong with my camera, but now after watching your video, I understand that this pinging noise is normal. Thanks so much! Steve (New York)
Great review and I love the images from the farmers market! I have the GSW version (also from JCH) and looove it. A great projects camera.
I love the telephoto perspective compression with the field of view of a wide normal lens, which is about equivalent to a 39mm lens on full frame. Medium format digital sensors aren't really that much larger than full frame, compared to the 6x9cm frame. You can only achieve this depth on medium and large format film. Digital cameras have to do a panoramic mosaic to duplicate this look.
I refer to mine as my ‘clown camera’. I use it for landscapes in the desert Southwest here in the states. Great vid!
Good call!
A dream for landscape shots
It was - and still is for film - the most common camera for wedding photographers in Japan. Wedding photography is very staged in most cases here, so a camera like this gives exceptional results on a tripod.
Ooh, my favourite cameras are the II and III. and 6x9 is such a lovely large negative!
Your wife is great! Started my day with a laugh 😂 😁👍
The counter on thebottom of the camera is a service indicator. I do not remember the numbers but this will indicate to a professional photographer when to have the shutter serviced to ensure accuracy.
Texas Leica! I think its a great camera :) Thanks for sharing.
As a spit roaster, I feel offended!🤣🤣 Great video as usual and a beast of a camera with the noisiest leaf shutter ever 👍📸
Man! So much camera envy. I have a Bronica SQ, but I really want 6x9. Maybe I'll pick one up in Japan in a couple of weeks!
For the X-ray on film. When I was leaving the UK the guy said that only film with ISO higher than 400 would be hand checked, any thing below would be x-rayed
I had the 670III. I always shot the vertical compositions with the viewfinder above the lens and the front shutter release just under my finger. It's a more comfortable grip.
Some great shots - the definition and separation is just so nice in those market shots. Looks like a hell of a camera - recall having my eye on this a few years back before the prices increased dramatically - should have bought one! May have to look - would suit the urban landscape project I’m pursuing here in Australia.
I can imagine the scapes in Australia are beautiful!
Must have been quite a sight seeing you wandering down in the middle of the street in hotel slippers and a oversized camera around your neck. Once more a great, informative clip. Thanks.
😂😂
Last week I bought a very nearly mint GL690 body and yesterday I ordered a 100mm f3.5 lens (the second) for it. The GL is one of the older models of the 609's which had interchangeable lenses. It is very difficult to find either these older bodies, or the lenses for them, in nice condition since most have had a hard life with commercial photographers and, in any case, both were painted with low quality enamel at the factory. The later GW series like yours were much better finished. The first lens I bought had to be returned since the aperture control did not work. I see online that this is not an uncommon fault so watch out! The Fujica 609's may be mockingly called the Texas Leica but I am hoping to see far higher image quality from this Fujica than any 35mm Leica can produce, simply because of the negative area which is 5.5 times greater. Since a 35mm 200 ISO colour negative has a resolution equivalent to around 4 megapixels in digital-speak, the 6 x 9 negative should deliver 20-plus megapixels worth of sharpness. That's modern pro-digital territory. Of course, the lens will have to be as good as folks say it is in order to get the full benefit. So here's hoping.
I once tried a Fujifilm GW680, (I think that's what it was called) I borrowed it when I was shooting at a studio in Leicester in 1997. I only took one roll, and it was of the page 3 model, Emma Caesari, but something was wrong with the transport mechanism in the camera, because none of the frames were complete and there was light leaks as well. Luckily, i'd gone there with 3 rolls of Ektachrome in my Olympus OM1, so it wasn't a wasted day. But I'm glad I only wasted one roll in that camera.
Amazing camera :)
I have the mark ii version of the GW690. A fantastic camera with a beautiful lens. It was big with tourism photographers in Japan in the 70s. The resolution is outstanding and I mostly use it for my documentary photography including portraits, it’s wonderful for that….and yes, I also get the “diiiing” after pressing the shutter release 😂
I’ve not taken film abroad since the early 2000s. But I do recall a roll of Kodachrome 200 having a hint of red in the dmax areas after going twice through hand luggage X-ray. Kodachrome 64 was fine as was Kodak 125 Plus X
We used to use a gx617 to take large group photos. That’s a beast. Four shots.
The G617 or GX617 is a camera that's still on my wishlist. 4 frames a roll 😅
I also love, love, love my Fuji GW690 III. I can also recommend trying infrared photography (Rollei Infrared with 720nm filter exposed at @iso 10-15) with the Fuji. The results are amazing.
Cheers Stefan
Speaking of panoramic - you can simply take your 6x9 negative, and crop it down to a 4x9 or 3x9.
Great landscape cameras in their day.
A great camera and a very generous present. I’ve had both the GW690 and GWS 690 and the lenses are as sharp as you could hope for. Ultimately I prefer the 6x7 format so got a GW670, but all are fantastic cameras. You are very lucky. Use it as a landscape camera.
Thanks for sharing Steve. I intend to try some scapes. Maybe put it head to head with an old folder
Marvellous commentary, Rog. Today it was all about strap ons, clocking back a speedo and taking a spit roast to a vegan convention. You should be on the stage, mate. Seriously though, another fantastic episode with a format I shoot myself. The only problem with 6X9 is the damage to the pocket, given the price of films these days.
Nice shoots and e beautiful kamera!!!!
Thanks a lot!
I've tested the camera in a film camera store in melbourne... this one IS BIG :D
Lovely camera - the Mk II is supposed to be nicer but I'd love either.
Pretty much any of the fuji cameras with the EBC lenses are fantastic. I like the GX680 for the swing/tilt/shift functions.
I have the Fujica GW690 first model and it renders sharp images. The lens is probably one of the sharpest lenses that I have.
Where did you develop B&W film in Bahrain? Did you do it by yourself in the hotel bathroom?
love the images they look awesome I have an earlier 690 that I’m in the middle of a love hate relationship with when you pushed your film from 100 to 400 do you then meter for the highlights or towards the shadows ? I guess my question is to lean to overexpose or under to get such rich blacks and grays From a frustrated yorkshire man Cheers mate
Cheers. No I just used the Astrhori meter (reflective) that was in my pocket for an average. I was under exposing by 2 stops and over developed the film for a contrasty look. I'm experimenting with pushing film and various developers at the moment. So I'm pushing a lot of film. I have a video on pushing film not too long ago
I have the GW690, the first version. It's a beast but I love it.
Rog I have the GSW690111 and its a great camera for landscape shots, I have also tried the 35mm panos in it and had some good results, I also own a ND6x17 and thats another level.
Landscapes next up Mick! Cheers 😊
Hi there ! I got a GSW690III and i also love it ;-) Your question "what was ist built for" ... as long as i found out there is the story that they were made for school photographers !!! Imagine, it could at least make sense - a quiet simple camera, two versions, 90mm for smaller groups and 65mm for bigger groups, with every tiny face sharp and identifiable !!! (You CANT do that on 35mm !!!) Also for sports groups of any size ... and well today it of course makes for an excellent landscape camera, althogh i think "traditionally" the 6x7 viewfinders as the Mamiya7 have been the designated travel photograpy cameras, they were "a little bit smaller" with the same quality in resolution
Great photos. The Nikon DR-3 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment fits this camera.
Awesome! 👍
I need this the viewfinder isn’t very good I’m
Not sure if I’m in focus often
Excellent photos. I like the very deep blacks in the images, I'm always too afraid to do that in my photos. Spent too long doing digital photography and trying to fit everything into the histogram.
I have the old all metal G690 BL, and the shutter has a very distinct ring as well. It's like hitting a tuning fork, goes on for at least two seconds after taking the photo. First I was annoyed by it, but now I think of it as a fun quirk. Quite unlike any other camera sound.
EDIT: Also, you don't seem to be too keen on doing slides, but try out a roll of slide film in the 6x9 if you get a chance. I've shot some original Velvia (RVP, 90's recipe before Velvia 50) and they look just insane even with my bare eyes. Looking at some of the slides from last summer makes me want to jump into those pictures.
I have tons of family slides. They are beautiful to look at. That ping does make me chuckle.
I have one. In the day it was nicknamed the Texas Leica.
Regarding the security checks in the airports, I had the same experience in my last two journeys in Libya and in S. Korea. I told the security officers about the films, they took them somewhere to avoid the x-ray scanner, but the photographs were a little foggy, as you said. I am wondering how does it work when we buy films imported from overseas. All the goods coming from overseas have to pass through a security check before the final clearance, that is in most cases a parcel size x-ray scanner, but in this case the photographs are neat and clear.
I've always wondered that. How film gets from UK from Ilford to the rest of the world. Last time I got my films hand checked without scanning. Took a bit of time explaining.
seen Nick Carver in Andalusia, Spain. He uses The Big Fuji and Tech camera. The Fuji definitely make a "Ping" in shutter release. Worth seeing.
Added an image on Insta and tagged you regarding your comment about the lens cap. Literally had to put that sticker on the back of mine 🤣
I saw 😂😂
I have five 6x9cm cameras. One is a Fuji GSW rangefinder, two are pinhole, two are Holga, and one is a folder.
I had the original Fujica GW690 and used that for street, it was an amazing camera and the negatives where massive! - sadly I sold it to pit towards my Leica.
But it's certainly a camera I'd buy again in a heartbeat! But prices aren't what they where, think I paid around 400 for mine... Be lucky to get a good one for around 800 now!!
The Fuji GSW690 (65mm 5.6 lens) is a great camera for landscapes. Putting film below ISO 800 through carry-on x-ray is generally fine. I always ask that film is inspected by hand, usually no problem but I've been turned down at busy security stations. Film, especially high ISO film, passed through checked baggage inspection will probably get fogged to some extent and should be avoided if you care about this.
Deffo do some street photography with the Fisher Price camera😂 people's faces when they see that!
😂😂
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I'm even tempted to get one me self!🤣
Look up Austin Augie. He uses a GW for a lot of his street work in NYC.
You should definitely get out with the fisher price camera!
😂, be fun won't it
I admire your dedication to the craft at 6:12 😄 In regards to XRay, I had an incident with Agent Shadow after it went through an X-ray at Stanford. The unexposed part of film had a thin wavy line, but it was not visible on exposed frames. None other film were affected. I would never put my film in a registered luggage though as I expect they blast them with higher doses to screen them thoroughly. There is a recent video from Lina Bessanova who tested this matter thoroughly
In future when I travel I will ask to get the films hand inspected Matt. Unless I can buy and develop local wherever it will be. Base is not as clear as normal across all the films.
I purchased the Fuji GSW690 rangefinder with fixed 65mm wide-angle lens to replace my worn-out Mamiya 6x6cm TLR wedding camera with 55mm wide-angle lens.
I also purchased a Fuji GW670 rangefinder with fixed 90mm normal lens to replace my worn-out Mamiya 6x6cm TLR wedding camera with 80mm normal lens.
I used my Fuji rangefinders primarily for landscapes, large group portraits, and weddings.
Camera was used in Japan for quick group photos like at theme parks or zoo. They made a direct 6x9 contact print as the actual picture that you could pick up at the end of the day :)
👍👍
It seems it was designed for landscape photography
Use my battered old GW690 mk 1 for Family and landscape. Out and about the super ikonta folders and TLR's are more convenient. - Nice info on the airport and film. Not traveled with film for over 20 years. The mk1 GW690 (1978 vintage) makes the same strange spring reverb sound.
I don't ever remember colour film from the 80s and 90s getting hit by scanners back then. Maybe they are more powerful today
I've got 2 of these beasts, the GW690III and the GSW690III with it's 65mm f5.6 lens. To it I attached a bulky Metz 60CT4 flash for fill in flash ... and I did street photography with it :-D in China in the 90ties. I used Provia 100 - 220 format rolls which gave me 16 shots per roll.
I can imagine you have some beautiful negatives from the streets of China back then. Do you share them Stefaan?
It was really a portable landscape camera ether a portable alternative to a plate camera, or a big step up in negative quality from 35mm. without the lens articulations of the former or the accessory (lens) flexibility of the later. A small intersection of use case, but significant for some projects because of the limitations of film emulsions and the contraptions needed to get the best from them. I would have loved one back in the day for landscape and street abstract B&W. even environmental portrait it would kick the ass of Leica for the tonal richness of the final print and likey matched it or better for sharpness.
Thanks 👍
An amazing camera, although personally I own it's brother the GW680iii, and grandfather, the GSW690mk1 (with B, not T, and no hood). These bodies were used for tourism photos and other quick turnaround use cases. They would typically do contact prints. The roll counter was for maintenance, as the shutter was supposed to be serviced every 1,000 rolls. The counter on the bottom should never be relied upon to indicate wear and tear, because it is very easily reset zero.
I use a medium blue flash gel over the viewfinder to increase the contrast on the rangefinder patch, which I find to be a bit difficult for my old eyes. You can Also use a marker, but I actually don't prefer that option, I find the blue flash gel to provide superior contrast.
Another great video!
Thanks for the tips ☺️
I believe the half rolls were used to take pictures at fairs, in the zoo, amusement park of people develop quickly and sell them.
But that wouldn't be the single use of a whole line of cameras with 2 (3 for the last generation) different film formats and 2 different focal lengths.
I have GW690 and GSW680 III. I prefer the 680 format actually and 65mm is a perfect focal distance both in the city and landscapes. The Fujinon lenses are really amazing.
Yes others have also said similar Uwe. Cheers. Now I know!
🎵Mad dogs and Englishmen, go out in the noonday sun. 🎵(wearing slippers)
I've seen the cameras for sale on Japan Camera Hunter and other sites, but wondered about how much the authorities here in the UK charge when you import them. If you could give a rough idea and how easy/difficult the process is, I'd be very grateful.
hey rog! i found that the new CT scanners have completely fogged my film, i would avoid them at all costs. enjoyed the video as always and cant wait to see you print! cheers
Thanks for the info! I think in future I'll try and avoid scanners
Great video, it’s a stunning camera. I totally understand how someone can get addicted to using cameras like these, but I much prefer the 6x8 or 6x7 format cameras. I struggle with composing a decent image when using 2x3 format cameras, it’s the same with full frame, it’s too long for portraits and not long enough enough for landscapes.. can’t win either way. My ideal format is 6x8.
I've tried a couple of portraits. Belt to head sort of comp. I guess it's a case of settling down with a certain field and finding its benefits. Festivals I can see working
Olá meu amigo fotógrafo. Eu tenho uma e só uso para fotografar paisagens 6x9 é óptimo para isso. Obrigada pelo vídeo.
I have the GSW690III. Great camera for landscape. I use my Rollie for shooting street photography. The only problem with the Rollie is that it draws a lot of attention.
Yes I can imagine because the Rollei is a camera people recognise, and it looks great!
How did you find focusing the camera. Is the viewfinder patch easy enough to see?
Yes it's really easy to focus.
Yes the viewfinder is bright and big and also the guide lines inside move back and forward as you focus.
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Thanks Roger. Its just that Japan camera hunter guy said the focus patch can be a b^$$h to find on a sunny day? His words.
@@Uwe_Ludolf Thanks for answering!
I found it okay. Time and different scenes may tell
That's the little on. I have the original G690BL and it's even bigger and heavier. They shoot so nicely though.
FYI: These were designed for the Japanese tourist photographers that would snap a group shot of you and quickly develop back in the 60s. It was designed to be easy on purpose due to the specifications coming from the users and their use case (presumable doing contact prints from the 6x9 negative)
Your later GW690III is the refinement of that original design.
That's interesting and sounds on point. Thanks 👍
Just started with shooting 35mm B&W film with a pentax spotmatic. Normally digital shot, have you done a basic idiots guide to home developing and basic 35mm B&W shots? If not would be a good topic to cover. Great channel by the way ❤
Thanks Steve. Good camera that is. I have one and was one of my first cameras. On my channel playlists look for film for beginners and scroll wayyyyy down you'll find some useful vids
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss thanks will go through your playlist
If you want street photography try a Twin Lense Reflex (I have a Yashica Matt 124G which does have a light meter) hangs round your neck, waist level viewfinder, no mirror so no noise when you take a picture, and besides which no one really knows what you are looking at and only gets a little noisy when you wind on.
Cheers Ban. I use the same camera often. Incredible lens!
* Ben
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Yes. Particularly good for when you are sitting down on a train, park bench etc, people don't think they are being photographed.
My OM4ti makes an annoying pinging sound, and has a very crunchy film wind. It's a great camera, but it's funny how these things do impact the experience of shooting.
It is strange to hear Tristan. Soon get used to it's character.
When I traveled last summer I ordered film and had it shipped to my destination. Before I returned I sent the film out to the lab. Totally avoided my film (unexposed and exposed) going through X-rays and scanners.
Good call Erik. Last time I put it all through by hand and no scanners but this time I thought I'd see what happens! Ouch! So many say it doesn't affect lower speed films but it certainly made mine a bit foggy on the base
I’ve been gassing hard over this camera for so long now (albeit the II model), one day, one day…
Hope it comes Tom 👍
I read somewhere once that its targeted market was originally for large group shots of people (bus tours, weddings etc). NO IDEA if if there’s a grain of truth to this but heard it suggested many times.
Sounds plausible. Coming from the late 60s weddings where only a few shots were taken of immediate family outside the church or wherever
Use your intrepid enlarger with a mask to print pano 35mm shots
Cheers mate. That's a great idea 💡
It is great camera, but it also means that you will need to get an enlarger that can take the 6x9….. I opted not to take a 6x7 that offered to me as the negatives would not fit my 6x6 neg carrier on the durst 605.
Yes true. Luckily I have an Intrepid enlarger I can set up for these negs. Takes a bit of time and space in my darkroom but once it's set up I can whip out the prints.
....just for the heck of it try 120 on four shots .. wee will have to get a modded neg carrier for you
Lol I shall Nick. I wonder if it will stop advancing after 4 shots
Looks like you got Oil on the apeture blades
I'll have to double check that when I get home! Cheers
that is one big camera don't think you can hide that one in the street.
It was used for tour buss group photos
So I have now learned. Thanks Stamp!
@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss The 4 exposure 120 film was specifically made for tour guide businesses too
Carmine does a great job explaiming what these cameras were made for in this video: czcams.com/video/hAeVqabQCKo/video.htmlsi=G0tiFykSR_3KNYez
That Pentax 67II in the montage at the beginning looked sexy af.
Cheers. Just a one light set up
( sFLAb ..magical mystery tour.. three guys on a Vespa with a Fisher Price camera ..)
That would be cool!
Tip: wear the strap over your shoulder, across the body, not round your neck!
bwahahahaha @ strap on. lol
😬
Take the weight off your neck - strap over left shoulder and under right arm. Even better with a Kood neoprene strap.
I have tried to shoulder carry cameras and can't get used to it and always end up back around the neck.
It seems film is Not safe for air travel. Well truthfully you were in a war zone! OK not there but unrest everywhere! I been in those! landed at an airport, in a guerilla war! we had to bring our cameras into airport! Luanda! Water and feces pouring down he steps! Guess I didn't get coffee or anything. Warning! Taking photos could get one SHOT! So a lil fogging, guess OK. What an awful desert! The pits!
Just being fussy, but whatever you are doing for processing sucks. Utterly zero shadow detail. With 6x9 please stick to HP5 ,/ Kentmere 400.
So. Much. Wrong. with this video. And why would you push film to a faster speed in bright desert sun? Crazy. So much faffing about in this video. You’re lucky you were in Bahrain. In Saudi Arabia you’d have been caned for taking photos of women on the street. One more tip: Perhaps before you make a video about a camera, do some research. So infuriating.
I've never understood blatant rudeness toward others. I don't see it often on my channel. If anything is 'wrong' usually good folk in the film community point it out for me, and others, to learn from without being hurtful and cruel.
Pushed or pulled was never mentioned in this video!!! Setting the camera to the closeted shutter speed the camera could for that fillum was!!
And I believe being DAMNED RIGHT RUDE also carries a punishment in Saudi Arabia!
GO to bed and sober up!!
Sorry, but can't conceive of a camera worth up to £700 as a 'gift' At the very least, this should have been a shown as a 'paid promotion' Sadly, I'm going to have to unsubscribe, despite having followed the channel for several years now. Unfortunately, there have been too many 'gifts' of this nature recently. As the old saying goes. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. 😟
Bit harsh. I can't see what is being promoted here that might be a conflict of interest with the content?
No need to project any ill feelings and assumptions. Be happy for others, you'll be happier that way.
I'm sorry it upset you. No paid promotion here. Just a reciprocal kindness amongst friends that I have every pleasure in sharing with the great film community on my channel that enjoy seeing cameras whatever the value.
@chromagraphphotoart This isn't an airport so there is no need to announce your departure because no-one cares.
It was a present from his friend not a gift from Fuji so no need for any paid promotion…. If you watched the video you would have learnt this…