The mamiya 645 camera systems are a series of medium format film and digital cameras and lenses manufactured by mamiya and its successors. Mamiya press super 23 posted 122907 the next page contains information on this camera. The super 23 mamiya backs are easier to load than the graphloc backs. Im not sure where i got the 500mm info but i see in the manual that 250mm is the max.
I did a video on my 1968 mamiya press super 23 with lenses and rollfilm backs et. If you look closely at the leatherette on the super 23 s body and film. Mamiya sekor is a classic manual focus lens, generally for use with press cameras. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. For mamiya and bronica medium format cameras and accessories. It was based in tokyo, hongo1, and its first camera was the mamiya six, a 66 folder with coupled rangefinder that was focused by moving the film plane. Cleaning the viewfinder of the mamiya press super 23 the mamiya press viewfinder is quite nice. Mamiya press super 23 instruction manual, user manual, pdf. The super 23 and its sister camera, the universal mamiya s final press camera design released in 69, would dominate the final years of the press camera market by offering photographers far more versatility and value when compared to competitors such as the graflex xl, the koniomegas, or the various medium format linhofs of the day. Being a rangefinder you dont get the ttl view that you do with the 645j but the viewfinder of the press universal is accurate, bright and spot on. This camera has been developed through mamiyas expertise in the most advanced technologies and offers the quality of a large negative as well as the maneuverability and operating convenience normally found only in smaller cameras.
Nothing is automatic on this mamiya camera lens, requiring the user to be familiar with all settings for proper use. May 01, 2004 the super 23 and its sister camera, the universal mamiya s final press camera design released in 69, would dominate the final years of the press camera market by offering photographers far more versatility and value when compared to competitors such as the graflex xl, the koniomegas, or the various medium format linhofs of the day. There are a few lenses available for this model camera, the one that came with it was a 100mm 3. The manual comes in a pdf link for immediatel download. The press cameras did find a niche in the professional photography markets for portrait wedding, architectural and studio photography. Mamiya universal instruction manual at mamiya leaf. Mamiya universal instruction manual most contents applicable to mamiya super 23 comparison of medium format press cameras graflex xl, koni rapid omega and mamiya press. The super 23, and its cousin, the universal, were the last of the mamiya press camera line. Cleaning the viewfinder of the mamiya press super 23. Bought in 1968 in london, my mamiya press super 23 served me well for many weddings and some commercial jobs. Here we have a wide selection of mamiya user instruction manuals sold to you as pdf ebooks as soon as purchase is made. My experiments with the rear bellows have mostly resulted in failure, and all too often i found myself making multipleexposures that i didnt intend to make.
These were cheap attempts to win the press market away from graflex and linhof, and then rollei. This is true for all lenses on the mamiya 645 super as it is a manual camera. View and download mamiya m645 super user manual online. I own a mamiya rb67 and the mamiya press super 23universal cameras, both of which can be configured to shoot 6. Press the upper part of the holder together with the body until clicks. The 23 standard was a version of the original without the rear bellows introduced in 1965. Get the best deal for mamiya from the largest online selection at. Mamiya c220 repair manual mamiya press roll film holder model 2 mamiya seiko shutter type 791. Mamiya 645 super film loading see video linked below at 10. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. This was a new camera with a molded plastic shell on a diecast metal frame. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual.
The super 23 is a more refined version of the original mamiya press. The camera body itself is a simple affair, with a singlewindow combined range and viewfinder. Find the appropriate categories of mamiya products. If you look closely at the leatherette on the super 23s body and film. Introduced in 1967, the super 23 was the first major revision in the series. But, after many years of neglect usually storage in dusty andor humid places the viewfinder view can grow dim. Hello, recently i purchased a mamiya super 23 black with the sekor 100mm f3. Some of the manuals that explain mamiya collectibles and related. Kamera analog medium format mamiya press super 23 1967 japan press camera tustelklasik duration. Back mount operation swinging and tilting the back mount and closeup photography. Really an indispensable accessory for photographing quickmoving subjects. They are called 645 because they use the nominal 6cm x 4.
It gives a good mamiya 645 super overview and shows how you load film into this camera. The mamiya press super 23 is one of the most complicated film cameras ive ever used, and i am far from mastering it. These cameras were designed to be more compact and in many respects more versatile than the bellows type 4x5 and 2x3 press cameras of that era, such as the speed graphic, busch pressman, and linhof. Get the best deal for mamiya film cameras from the largest online selection at. The system chart you see below is from the instruction manual. The mamiya press is a medium format rangefinder camera system designed to accept interchangeable backs and lenses.
Aug 11, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. I have two mamiya press cameras, a super 23 and a standard, and the rangefinders in both are slightly off. There are several other lenses in the system, ranging from a 50mm to a 250mm. Mamiya warrants the mamiya product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase. Unfollow mamiya press camera to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The mamiya press super 23 can be effectively used in closeup photography by extending the back mount up to a maximum of 1 3 16 in. Mamiya press printed manual printed camera manuals.
Oct 14, 2017 kamera analog medium format mamiya press super 23 1967 japan press camera tustelklasik duration. Sep 14, 2016 bought in 1968 in london, my mamiya press super 23 served me well for many weddings and some commercial jobs. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. These cameras were designed to be more compact and in many respects more versatile than the bellows type 4x5 and 2x3 press cameras of that era, such as the speed graphic, busch pressman, and linhof technica. Feb 01, 2008 there were two models of the versatile mamiya press medium format rangefinder cameras in the 1960s and 70s, the universal press and the press super 23. Should you discover a defect, mamiya will, as its option, repair or exchange the mamiya product at no charge to you provided that you notify mamiya during the warranty period. Accessories for the viewfinder sports finder for both mamiya universal and the mamiya press super 23, this is available in 6x9 and 6x7 formats, both with wire frames for 100 mm and 150 mm lenses. Mamiya 6, 7, 16, 528, 645, aptus, c, credo, dm system, m645, rb67, rz67, universal, zd. The mamiya press has a more industrial and functional appearance than the super 23, which i believe has a greater emphasis on aesthetics and appearance. The lens was pretty mediocre and the mechanical construction was second rate.
The release pressure will charge halfway through the cycle. During the conversion to the web version i made a few style changes as well as a couple of grammer changes, mainly to make the document more web friendly. There were many versions in the mamiya six series, but it was the only mamiya model for eight. The super 23 and its sister camera, the universal mamiyas final press camera design released in 69, would dominate the final years of the press camera market by offering photographers far more versatility and value when compared to competitors such as the graflex xl, the koniomegas, or the various medium format linhofs of the day. However by 1967, most press photographers had moved to 35mm camera. I looked for several months before finding this one. The mamiya press cameras were poorly made, and the optics were only soso. Page 2 thank you very much for your purchase of the m645 super.
Get the best deal for mamiya film cameras from the largest online selection at ebay. Back mount operation mamiya press super 23 instructions. Although heavy, it gives good results if you remember to do everything in the right. Mamiya press roll film holder models k mamiyapress mamiya press super 23. There were two models of the versatile mamiya press medium format rangefinder cameras in the 1960s and 70s, the universal press and the press super 23. Mamiya made a number of variants to the basic body design, including one model, the 600se, that was licensed to be marketed under the polaroid name. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. Its features are the same as the m645 s, but it added removable film backs, whereby a darkslide could be inserted and the back removed midroll. Documentary film william eggleston in the real world directed by michael almereyda sample from mamiya super 23 group in flickr. But, after many years of neglect usually storage in dusty andor humid places the viewfinder view can grow dim with fog, and debris and fungus can find their way to the inside.
The movable back on the mamiya super 23 gives it a great advantage over xlrf when you are taking that picture of a big group with 5 layers of peopleabout 18 movement of the back will change your focus plane to do this kind of photo. User guide for mamiya camera, free instruction manual. The mamiya 645 super was manufactured from 1985 to 1993. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. This is a great video if you have just bought a mamiya 645 or are tempted to buy one. Mamiya super 23 gozilla rangefinder, a pet for press. Dead link removed about 14 way down page, a post about rangefinder adjustment there may be other info online also.
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