The Fuji GX617 is a well thought out panoramic camera system for professionals and advanced amateurs. This camera is packaged with the 90mm f/5.6 Fujinon-SW lens and viewfinder. Three other optional interchangeable lenses(90, 180 and 300mm)and an accessory groundglass focusing back are available providing for a wide range of innovative possibilities.
| Type | 6 x 17cm Format Panoramic camera with interchangeable lenses and viewfinders. Actual image size is 56 x 168mm (2.2 x 6.6"). |
| Lens Mount | Exclusive 4-pin type |
| Viewfinder | Interchangeable finder system; a dedicated bright frame viewfinder is included with each lens |
| Focusing | Helicoid type set by visual estimation. An optional grid type focusing screen attachment is available. |
| Shutter | Mechanical leaf-type in the lens, with speeds from 1/500 to 1 second and bulb. Note: A cable release is necessary to use the "B" setting. There is a specific cable release location next to the lens for bulb and multiple exposures. |
| Film | 120 (4 exposures) or 220 roll film (8 exposures) selectable by adjustment of pressure plate. NOTE: This camera has a double exposure prevention system which can be over-ridden for multiple exposures. |
| Flash Synchronization | X-Sync at all speeds via standard PC connection on the lens shutter casing |
| Lenses | Four lenses available: 90mm, 105mm, 180mm and 300mm. Each lens comes with a matched optical viewfinder. |
| Battery | Uses two 3v CR-123A lithium batteries for the integral Electromagnetic Shutter Release |
| Miscellaneous | Built-in spirit level and both 1/4" and 3/8" tripod mounting sockets |
| Dimensions | 11 x 4.5 x 3.6" (279 x 114 x 92mm) WHD body only, 11 x 6.7 x 8" (279 x 171 x 204mm) w/ viewfinder and 105mm lens |
| Weight | 2.8 lbs. (1270g) body only w/o batteries, 5.38 lbs. (2430g) with 105mm lens and viewfinder |