What about etc. cameras?

graphicgr8s · 09-07-2009, 06:44 PM

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I regularly shoot with Mamiya 35mm cameras. The 500 DTL and the ZE2 Quartz. Anyone else a Mamiya 35mm fan?

jct us101 · 09-07-2009, 06:51 PM

I've always wanted a Mamiya. Unfortunately they're a bit out of my price range though.

graphicgr8s · 09-07-2009, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

I've always wanted a Mamiya. Unfortunately they're a bit out of my price range though.

The 35mm shouldn't be. My 500 takes m42 lenses so it's a win-win. I doubt I paid more than $50 for either.

Blue · 09-07-2009, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

I regularly shoot with Mamiya 35mm cameras. The 500 DTL and the ZE2 Quartz. Anyone else a Mamiya 35mm fan?

I have an NC1000 and small kit. However, the is some weird quirk with the electromagnet that holds open the last shutter keeping the mirror up. When I take the batteries out, the mirror returns and the 2nd shutter closes. I posted on the Mamiya site a few months back but no one could figure it out.

graphicgr8s · 09-07-2009, 07:29 PM

When I bought my ZE2 I had a local guy repair it. He actually does all my repair work. If you want pm me and I'll search his phone number. I usually just stop by and leave it with him. Never use to ask the price. Think that's changed now though.

jct us101 · 09-07-2009, 07:53 PM

I was actually talking about 6x7. A bit out of my price range:

Mamiya M7II Black Body (EC) NR - eBay (item 270451055592 end time Sep-09-09 17:00:00 PDT)

jct us101 · 09-07-2009, 07:55 PM

I wouldn't mind one of these though:

Mamiya ZM Quartz 35mm Manual Focus Film Camera - eBay (item 110431885227 end time Sep-12-09 16:47:37 PDT)

graphicgr8s · 09-07-2009, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

I was actually talking about 6x7. A bit out of my price range:

Mamiya M7II Black Body (EC) NR - eBay (item 270451055592 end time Sep-09-09 17:00:00 PDT)

Son that's out of my price range too! Then you have to get lenses for it.

pingflood · 09-08-2009, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

Son that's out of my price range too! Then you have to get lenses for it.

The 6x7 SLRs are a bit cheaper though. I've seen complete RB67 kits go for under $200 recently.

They aren't quite as portable as the 7 though.

As to the original question: I do like the Mamiya 35mm SLRs. Great glass. They also made a line of fixed lens SLRs (like the 528TL), though they don't seem to hold up as well and most of the ones I've seen were broken.

Nick Siebers · 09-08-2009, 12:48 PM

I have a Mamiya 35mm CP that I have put a few rolls through. Takes M42 lenses but has this weird in-body-but-not-through-lens meter. I might give it to St. Vinnies, I just can't get the hang of it.

Nick Siebers · 09-16-2009, 12:51 PM

Andthe Ricoh cameras are quite nice. At least the XR-7 is.

09-07-2009, 06:44 PM	#1
graphicgr8s Guest	What about etc. cameras? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I regularly shoot with Mamiya 35mm cameras. The 500 DTL and the ZE2 Quartz. Anyone else a Mamiya 35mm fan?

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09-07-2009, 06:51 PM	#2
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I've always wanted a Mamiya. Unfortunately they're a bit out of my price range though.

09-07-2009, 06:56 PM	#3
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by jct us101 I've always wanted a Mamiya. Unfortunately they're a bit out of my price range though. The 35mm shouldn't be. My 500 takes m42 lenses so it's a win-win. I doubt I paid more than $50 for either.

09-07-2009, 07:24 PM	#4
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by graphicgr8s I regularly shoot with Mamiya 35mm cameras. The 500 DTL and the ZE2 Quartz. Anyone else a Mamiya 35mm fan? I have an NC1000 and small kit. However, the is some weird quirk with the electromagnet that holds open the last shutter keeping the mirror up. When I take the batteries out, the mirror returns and the 2nd shutter closes. I posted on the Mamiya site a few months back but no one could figure it out.

09-07-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
graphicgr8s Guest	When I bought my ZE2 I had a local guy repair it. He actually does all my repair work. If you want pm me and I'll search his phone number. I usually just stop by and leave it with him. Never use to ask the price. Think that's changed now though.

09-07-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I was actually talking about 6x7. A bit out of my price range: Mamiya M7II Black Body (EC) NR - eBay (item 270451055592 end time Sep-09-09 17:00:00 PDT)

09-07-2009, 07:55 PM	#7
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I wouldn't mind one of these though: Mamiya ZM Quartz 35mm Manual Focus Film Camera - eBay (item 110431885227 end time Sep-12-09 16:47:37 PDT)

09-07-2009, 08:05 PM	#8
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by jct us101 I was actually talking about 6x7. A bit out of my price range: Mamiya M7II Black Body (EC) NR - eBay (item 270451055592 end time Sep-09-09 17:00:00 PDT) Son that's out of my price range too! Then you have to get lenses for it.

09-08-2009, 05:13 AM	#9
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by graphicgr8s Son that's out of my price range too! Then you have to get lenses for it. The 6x7 SLRs are a bit cheaper though. I've seen complete RB67 kits go for under $200 recently. They aren't quite as portable as the 7 though. As to the original question: I do like the Mamiya 35mm SLRs. Great glass. They also made a line of fixed lens SLRs (like the 528TL), though they don't seem to hold up as well and most of the ones I've seen were broken.

09-08-2009, 12:48 PM	#10
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	I have a Mamiya 35mm CP that I have put a few rolls through. Takes M42 lenses but has this weird in-body-but-not-through-lens meter. I might give it to St. Vinnies, I just can't get the hang of it.

09-16-2009, 12:51 PM	#11
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	Andthe Ricoh cameras are quite nice. At least the XR-7 is.

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