Another blow for the film industry as Fuji announces plans to discontinue its range of medium format cameras, hot on the heels of Tamron’s recent decision to end production of Bronica cameras.

“While confirming that the company has stopped manufacturing medium format bodies, Linney said that Fujifilm is still making accessories for the GX617 and GX680 and still has stock of these models available for retail.

He added: ‘The factory in Japan can still manufacture these models if there is a large enough order.’

He was keen, however, to state that the company will be able to deal with reburbishes of all models saying: ‘We have been led to believe by Japan that they will service the medium format range and make repairs’, adding that this may continue for seven to 10 years.”

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