The secret Hasselblad, for half the price!
Here you go, something that you don’t get to see everyday. The quirky and interesting Fujifilm TX-1 panoramic film camera. This camera is a bit different from your regular 35mm film camera, in that you can switch it to panoramic mode, which automatically widens the shutter plane (pretty cool to look at). When you do this you will get approximately 21 shots from a 36 exposure film.
The TX-1 was built in conjunction with Hassleblad and branded as the X-Pan in Europe and America. Basically it was the same camera, although the X-Pan had a black finish. This was an unusual team up for Hasselblad who were more used to working with Zeiss. But it was a secret match made in heaven, they managed to make a robust and solid camera that keeps on going in no small part thanks to the solid Fuji engineering. The TX-1 sports a tough Titanium body and feels weighty in the hand. The functions are simple and easy to find, and the camera sits comfortably in the hand.
The X-Pan/TX-1 came with 3 lenses. The 30mm, the 45mm and the 90mm. All of these lenses were manufactured by Fuji under the Fujinon brand. The camera that I supplied came with a 45mm F4 lens, which was absolutely superb. the lens is sharp and has excellent rendering. The 45mm works out to be the equivalent of a 24mm in panoramic mode. There is slight evidence of vignetting in panoramic mode, but this can be remedied in photoshop or through the use a centre filter from Fuji.
This camera was bought for a customer, but I decided to test it before sending off to him, to make sure that there were no problems, and I can happily say that there were none. It was a tank and gave you a lot of confidence to shoot with.
I was sad to let this camera go, but happy because I know that it is now making a customer in Canada very happy. If you are interested in buying one of these fantastic cameras please get in touch and I shall be able to locate one for you.
Cheers
Japancamerahunter
Nate has been shooting the TX-2 for some time now and I am terribly envious. Panoramics give such a great and unique view to the shots.
just picked one up with the 45 and 90
Hi there
I am looking for a Fuj Film TX-1 and wanted to see if you had any options available for me – i would love the hassleblad xpan but if this camera has all the same gear and is cheaper than im all for it/
Please let me know
Grant
Hello
I already bought thé 90mm for thé tx-1 for 350€ in like new condition. I try to find à Fuji tx-1 body with his 45mm in the same condition… Still waiting :/
I wish you can help me :)
Mail me through the contact form at the top of the page and I can find one for you.
Thanks
Hey,
I was interested in getting one of thses TX-1. I really want a Linhoff or a Horseman medium format but beggars cants be choosers.
Any place I can get one?
I have a TX-1 with a 45 and 90 I will put on Ebay shortly. Did you ever buy one?
I have bought many. And used many. They are very good cameras.
what a lovely camera!
Got mine yesterday and tomorrow first camera test! I’m definetly excited!!
Hi, whats the price for a used TX-1 or TX-2? – haven’t seen them on ebay etc.
Very interested in a xpan 1 or 2, price?
BR Alexandre
How much are these going for in Japan? Or the TX-2?
Hey there, last yeaar I bought an Xpan for 1500 EUR. Unfortunately it broke down and I haven’t been able to fix it. I got my money back. Since then I am on a lookout for a good deal Xpan because the photos I have taken with my Xpan were the best one I had ever taken ever. Now however I can only find them for around 2800 EUR which seems crazy to me. If someone is not using their Xpan, I am happy to purchase a well cared for piece.
Thanks,
Martin
Is it right to say that by this time, they TX/2 prices have caught up with the X-Pan/2 prices? I, myself, am still looking for a TX-2 in a reasonable price. However, in the past year-and-a-half that I have actively been looking on eBay, I’ve noticed the price jumping a tremendous amount.
Would you happen to have one of the 45mm lenses?
I have had both an Xpan 1 and a TX-1 and the finish in the TX-1 is far superior to the Hasselblads which wears off quite easily otherwise they are exactly. The same superb camera. My only complaint is the center grad filter for the 30mm lens is almost impossible to buy and most of the lenses for sale are sold without it. Someone must have a stash of them somewhere?
I purchased an Xpan and two lenses – unfortunately without the shade. Can someone help me out to find one? It would be greatly appreciated :)
Can you get your hands on these anymore?