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Steve Beswick · 05-08-2009, 11:05 PM

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Item for Sale
Mamiya C3 tlr mf camera

Asking Price
$120 obo

Item Description
For sale is my much loved Mamiya C3 with 80mm lens. It could use a good cleaning, but is in good working order. the only possible issue is the bracket for the cable release is a bit loose, but if it were to fail it would be an easy fix. Although it is my favorite camera that I own I would rather see it in the hands of someone who will use it. PM for photos or with any questions.

I'll try to post pics tomorrow.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition
Used
Good

Item Location
Ontario, California

Shipping Charge
$25 lower 48

Shipping Services
USPS

Shipping Destinations
North America

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Additional Details
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Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Last edited by Steve Beswick; 07-14-2009 at 11:46 AM.

Steve Beswick · 05-10-2009, 10:52 AM

Bump for price drop.

Blue · 05-11-2009, 12:24 PM

These are magnificent MF cameras. I have one. They are a piece of art in themselves. Mamiya is the only company to make an interchangeable lens tlr as well.

SquintyEyes · 05-11-2009, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Blue

These are magnificent MF cameras. I have one. They are a piece of art in themselves. Mamiya is the only company to make an interchangeable lens tlr as well.

I agree that these are excellent MF cameras and the Mamiya's are solid performers (have a C330f), but Koni-omega also produced a TLR with interchangeable lens called the Koni-Omegaflex back in the days. So Mamiya isn't the only company, but definitely the larger player of the two in terms of market share.

Highly recommended, at this price you won't regret it. I think it's better than the Yashica's which has a somewhat cult-camera status.

Steve Beswick · 05-11-2009, 04:46 PM

Thanks for the input guys! I dropped the price a bit more and added pictures. I think I'm going to forego vertical pictures in marketplace threads from now on.

elkarrde · 05-12-2009, 01:00 AM

great camera!
too bad, shipping only to US.

also, i bought mint Yashica MAT124G with lots of goodies (including external light meter and taking lens hood, yay!) just few days ago, really can't afford two TLRs currently...

Steve Beswick · 05-13-2009, 10:02 AM

Bump for another price drop. Make me an offer!

Steve Beswick · 05-15-2009, 01:21 PM

Bump for final price drop. Any lower and I'll keep it just to enjoy looking at it.

chalion · 05-15-2009, 06:12 PM

Oh heck, I'd love to get into medium format, but money is really tight this month. I'll just sigh and drool for a bit.

Steve Beswick · 05-28-2009, 07:52 AM

I thought I'd put this to the top one last time.

Blue · 05-28-2009, 08:00 AM

This is a great camera for anyone that wants to give MF a try. The only real short coming of a TLR is macro shots. Those can be done by someone with good skill with a TLR.

SquintyEyes · 05-28-2009, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by Blue

This is a great camera for anyone that wants to give MF a try. The only real short coming of a TLR is macro shots. Those can be done by someone with good skill with a TLR.

Actually the design of Mamiya TLR with its bellow allow really close focusing compared to most MF cameras. Parallax becomes more prominent however. But this can be fixed by a device called "paramender" that basically shifts the taking lens to your viewing lens position (an offset of 50mm I think). It can also be done with a tripod if the camera is level and the same offset is applied.

Another enthusiastic bump for this camera, it's a very good deal for anyone who wants to try out MF.

Blue · 05-28-2009, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by SquintyEyes

Actually the design of Mamiya TLR with its bellow allow really close focusing compared to most MF cameras. Parallax becomes more prominent however. But this can be fixed by a device called "paramender" that basically shifts the taking lens to your viewing lens position (an offset of 50mm I think). It can also be done with a tripod if the camera is level and the same offset is applied.

Another enthusiastic bump for this camera, it's a very good deal for anyone who wants to try out MF.

I want to point out that there are prism viewfinders available for these cameras as well as other lenses. I have a viewfinder! It makes these very versatile.

chalion · 05-28-2009, 09:26 AM

Since i'm interested, but have never shot medium format before, where do you buy film for it, and will I be able to get it developed, or would I need to learn to do so myself?

**rparmar** · 05-28-2009, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by chalion

Since i'm interested, but have never shot medium format before, where do you buy film for it, and will I be able to get it developed, or would I need to learn to do so myself?

Most medium format cameras use the same 120 film, but divide it up into different numbers of frames depending on how wide each image is. The C3 shoots 6x6cm so you get 12 shots per roll.

If you live in a significant urban area, chances are there is a lab that will develop this for you. Look for "professional" photo shops. Hit the web and do a search or let your fingers do the walking.

(No, I do not shoot MF. But I wish I did.)

05-08-2009, 11:05 PM	#1
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 1,736 Feedback Score: 46 (100%)	[SOLD] Mamiya C3 tlr mf camera PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Mamiya C3 tlr mf camera Asking Price $120 obo Item Description For sale is my much loved Mamiya C3 with 80mm lens. It could use a good cleaning, but is in good working order. the only possible issue is the bracket for the cable release is a bit loose, but if it were to fail it would be an easy fix. Although it is my favorite camera that I own I would rather see it in the hands of someone who will use it. PM for photos or with any questions. I'll try to post pics tomorrow. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition Used Good Item Location Ontario, California Shipping Charge $25 lower 48 Shipping Services USPS Shipping Destinations North America Accepted Payment Types PayPal Additional Details . Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by Steve Beswick; 07-14-2009 at 11:46 AM.

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05-10-2009, 10:52 AM	#2
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 1,736 Feedback Score: 46 (100%) Original Poster	Bump for price drop.

05-11-2009, 12:24 PM	#3
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Posts: 17,377 Feedback Score: 28 (100%)	These are magnificent MF cameras. I have one. They are a piece of art in themselves. Mamiya is the only company to make an interchangeable lens tlr as well.

05-11-2009, 01:10 PM	#4
SquintyEyes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 100 Feedback Score: 17 (100%)	Originally posted by Blue These are magnificent MF cameras. I have one. They are a piece of art in themselves. Mamiya is the only company to make an interchangeable lens tlr as well. I agree that these are excellent MF cameras and the Mamiya's are solid performers (have a C330f), but Koni-omega also produced a TLR with interchangeable lens called the Koni-Omegaflex back in the days. So Mamiya isn't the only company, but definitely the larger player of the two in terms of market share. Highly recommended, at this price you won't regret it. I think it's better than the Yashica's which has a somewhat cult-camera status.

05-11-2009, 04:46 PM	#5
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 1,736 Feedback Score: 46 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks for the input guys! I dropped the price a bit more and added pictures. I think I'm going to forego vertical pictures in marketplace threads from now on.

05-12-2009, 01:00 AM	#6
elkarrde Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 387 Feedback Score: 21 (100%)	great camera! too bad, shipping only to US. also, i bought mint Yashica MAT124G with lots of goodies (including external light meter and taking lens hood, yay!) just few days ago, really can't afford two TLRs currently...

05-13-2009, 10:02 AM	#7
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 1,736 Feedback Score: 46 (100%) Original Poster	Bump for another price drop. Make me an offer!

05-15-2009, 01:21 PM	#8
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 1,736 Feedback Score: 46 (100%) Original Poster	Bump for final price drop. Any lower and I'll keep it just to enjoy looking at it.

05-15-2009, 06:12 PM	#9
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 628 Feedback Score: 32 (100%)	Oh heck, I'd love to get into medium format, but money is really tight this month. I'll just sigh and drool for a bit.

05-28-2009, 07:52 AM	#10
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 1,736 Feedback Score: 46 (100%) Original Poster	I thought I'd put this to the top one last time.

05-28-2009, 08:00 AM	#11
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Posts: 17,377 Feedback Score: 28 (100%)	This is a great camera for anyone that wants to give MF a try. The only real short coming of a TLR is macro shots. Those can be done by someone with good skill with a TLR.

05-28-2009, 08:27 AM	#12
SquintyEyes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 100 Feedback Score: 17 (100%)	Originally posted by Blue This is a great camera for anyone that wants to give MF a try. The only real short coming of a TLR is macro shots. Those can be done by someone with good skill with a TLR. Actually the design of Mamiya TLR with its bellow allow really close focusing compared to most MF cameras. Parallax becomes more prominent however. But this can be fixed by a device called "paramender" that basically shifts the taking lens to your viewing lens position (an offset of 50mm I think). It can also be done with a tripod if the camera is level and the same offset is applied. Another enthusiastic bump for this camera, it's a very good deal for anyone who wants to try out MF.

05-28-2009, 08:46 AM	#13
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Posts: 17,377 Feedback Score: 28 (100%)	Originally posted by SquintyEyes Actually the design of Mamiya TLR with its bellow allow really close focusing compared to most MF cameras. Parallax becomes more prominent however. But this can be fixed by a device called "paramender" that basically shifts the taking lens to your viewing lens position (an offset of 50mm I think). It can also be done with a tripod if the camera is level and the same offset is applied. Another enthusiastic bump for this camera, it's a very good deal for anyone who wants to try out MF. I want to point out that there are prism viewfinders available for these cameras as well as other lenses. I have a viewfinder! It makes these very versatile.

05-28-2009, 09:26 AM	#14
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 628 Feedback Score: 32 (100%)	Since i'm interested, but have never shot medium format before, where do you buy film for it, and will I be able to get it developed, or would I need to learn to do so myself?

05-28-2009, 09:55 AM	#15
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,823 Feedback Score: 12 (100%)	Originally posted by chalion Since i'm interested, but have never shot medium format before, where do you buy film for it, and will I be able to get it developed, or would I need to learn to do so myself? Most medium format cameras use the same 120 film, but divide it up into different numbers of frames depending on how wide each image is. The C3 shoots 6x6cm so you get 12 shots per roll. If you live in a significant urban area, chances are there is a lab that will develop this for you. Look for "professional" photo shops. Hit the web and do a search or let your fingers do the walking. (No, I do not shoot MF. But I wish I did.)

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