Fujifilm GX617

The GX617 is a professional panoramic medium format film camera producing massive 6x17cm negatives on 120 or 220 roll film. It features an interchangeable lens system, including 90mm, 105mm, 180mm, and 300mm options, each requiring a dedicated optical viewfinder. The camera is purely mechanical, relying on manual winding and external light metering. Its expansive format is highly regarded for landscape photography, offering exceptional detail and a distinctive wide-aspect ratio. Used GX617 bodies should be checked for light leakages, particularly around the large film door seals. We test the film advance mechanism for consistent spacing between frames, as overlapping can occur if the gearing is worn. The lenses use leaf shutters; these are checked for accuracy at slow speeds. It is important to ensure the correct viewfinder is matched with the lens provided, and that the spirit levels on the body remain intact and functional.