Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
After just two months of shooting with the legendary Fuji GW690II medium format rangefinder, I made the tough decision to sell it. But now… I’m not so sure I made the right call.
In this video, I talk honestly about my experience using the Fuji GW690II for film photography — what I loved, what frustrated me, and why I ultimately let it go. If you're considering buying the Fuji GW690II in 2025, or just curious about medium format film cameras, this one’s for you.
I cover:
Why the Fuji GW690II is known as the “Texas Leica”
What it’s like shooting medium format 6x9 film
The pros and cons of using a fixed lens rangefinder
My personal reasons for selling the camera
Whether or not I regret the decision
Whether you're into film photography, camera collecting, or just exploring different gear options, this video gives you a real-world look at living with — and letting go of — a true beast of a film camera.
After just two months of shooting with the legendary Fuji GW690II medium format rangefinder, I made the tough decision to sell it. But now… I’m not so sure I made the right call.
In this video, I talk honestly about my experience using the Fuji GW690II for film photography — what I loved, what frustrated me, and why I ultimately let it go. If you're considering buying the Fuji GW690II in 2025, or just curious about medium format film cameras, this one’s for you.
I cover:
Why the Fuji GW690II is known as the “Texas Leica”
What it’s like shooting medium format 6x9 film
The pros and cons of using a fixed lens rangefinder
My personal reasons for selling the camera
Whether or not I regret the decision
Whether you're into film photography, camera collecting, or just exploring different gear options, this video gives you a real-world look at living with — and letting go of — a true beast of a film camera.
