Are Mamiya lenses good?

Mamiya lenses are very good and up to 11×14 you will not not a difference. BUT once you get into really large enlargements, you will see it. The sharpest TLR lenses belong to Rollei (Zeiss and Schneider), but they are fixed and un or single coated, so any glare can affect color.

In the same way How much should a Mamiya RZ67 cost?

Mamiya: Mamiya RZ 67 Pro

Subsequently, Are all Mamiya lenses compatible? All seven of the manual-focus Mamiya 645 cameras can use the same lenses and film inserts (film spools). The two generations use different viewfinders, grips, and other accessories that are not always cross-compatible.

Who makes Mamiya lenses?

Mamiya

Should I buy a Mamiya 645?

The Mamiya 645 is a good solid choice, but the flash sync is really slow – 1/60 sec on the Pro TL that I used to own. That makes outdoor flash photography a bit challenging. So, if flash matters, you may want to look at the Bronica ETRSi that had leaf shutter lenses that sync at all speeds.

Do they still make 120 film?

120 film is still a very popular medium format film, especially with the recent popularity of the Holga. The 120 film format was originally introduced by Eastman Kodak for its Brownie No. 2 in 1901.

How much is a Mamiya RZ67 Pro II worth?

Mamiya: Mamiya RZ 67 Pro II

What happened to Mamiya?

Digital medium format brand Phase One has bought the whole of the Mamiya Digital Imaging Company and has taken over Mamiya’s Saku factory for its Japanese HQ. The Danish company has had a long-standing relationship with the Japanese camera and lens manufacturer, and since 2009 has owned 45% of the company’s shares.

What is a Mamiya C330 worth?

Mamiya: Mamiyaflex C330

What is the difference between Mamiya C220 and C330?

Simple answer – c220 is lighter, c330 is more automated (auto cocking, paralax, added shutter release). To me, lighter was better so I went with a C220.

What happened Mamiya camera?

Digital medium format brand Phase One has bought the whole of the Mamiya Digital Imaging Company and has taken over Mamiya’s Saku factory for its Japanese HQ. The Danish company has had a long-standing relationship with the Japanese camera and lens manufacturer, and since 2009 has owned 45% of the company’s shares.

What is Mamiya camera?

Mamiya is a Japanese camera maker, founded in 1940 and that progressively specialized itself in professional medium format cameras.

Is Rolleiflex still in business?

DHW Fototechnik announced two new Rolleiflex cameras and a new electronic shutter for photokina 2012. The company filed for insolvency in 2014 and was dissolved in April 2015, ending any further production. The factory production equipment and remaining stocks of parts were auctioned off in late April 2015.

What lenses fit Mamiya 645 Super?

In focal length order these are the lenses I use:

• Mamiya 55mm f2. 8 N – standard lens for wider view.
• Mamiya 70mm f2. 8 N – leaf shutter lens (specialist lens for flash photos)
• Mamiya 80mm f1. 9 C – fastest lens in the line up and best bokeh!
• Mamiya 80mm f2. 8 N – standard kit lens (sharp and compact)
• Mamiya 110mm f2.

Is 120 roll film still available?

120 film is still a very popular medium format film, especially with the recent popularity of the Holga. The 120 film format was originally introduced by Eastman Kodak for its Brownie No. 2 in 1901. The 620 roll film was the same size, but didn’t have a spool and is discontinued.

Why did they stop making 220 film?

Kodak has previously stated that the demand for 220 is incredibly low, and I think it was Simon who said Ilford didn’t make 220 because even with the lack of backing paper it was too expensive to be profitable.

How many exposures does 120 film have?

A roll of 120 film offers 16 exposures per roll in 6×4.5 format (for some cameras, only 15), twelve for 6×6, ten for 6×7, nine for 6×8 and eight for 6×9. Overall the uncut film is 82 cm long. (For 220 film the frame counts will be twice this.)

Why is it called 135 film?

The term 135 was introduced by Kodak in 1934 as a designation for 35 mm film specifically for still photography, perforated with Kodak Standard perforations. It quickly grew in popularity, surpassing 120 film by the late 1960s to become the most popular photographic film size.

What is the difference between Mamiya RZ67 Pro and Pro II?

Pro II is slightly lighter and you can see the frame number even when shooting portrait instead of landscape. The lens that came in the kit also allows half stops for the aperture. There is no real main differences but i think the Pro II may be compatible with digital backs.

How much does a Mamiya RZ67 weight?

The RZ67 measures 104 mm (W) × 133.5 mm (H) × 211.5 mm (L) with the 110mm f/2.8 lens, and weighs approximately 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs).

Is Mamiya Digital?

The Mamiya 645DF SLR Medium Format Autofocus Digital Camera Body is an open platform, digital-only medium format camera that handles like a 35mm SLR, but with an image area almost 3 times as large (56 x 41.5 mm).

Does the Mamiya C330 have a light meter?

Made from 1969 to 1974, the Mamiya C330 twin lens reflex belongs to a very long and successful line of twin-lens reflex cameras from the japanese manufacturer. The one shown on the picture has a 105 mm DS f/3.5 lens and the standard viewfinder hood, without light meter. …

Is 220 film still available?

Although 220 film is no longer being produced, we are still happy to process any expired 220 film. Unlike 120, there is no backing paper behind the film itself, just a leader and a trailer.

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