Mamiya C220 vs C33?

[Armoured]

While both of these are brilliant (altho haven't used the lens on the C220 that you say it has), you may also want to consider a non-interchangeable lens TLR, like a Rolleicord or the innumerable derivatives. They're a LOT smaller and also give great results.

You didn't say much about what you're using it for, so that should drive the decision. But for a starter medium format kit, I like the smaller ones better for most uses.

Or to put it more simply: you may find the C330 about as handholdable as the RB/RZs in terms of weight, although much less lens slap. Rolleicord-class is closer in size to a medium-sized 35mm SLR (maybe a large one). It's a really big difference, in most cases, the difference between taking it with you or leaving it on the shelf.

 

[thomob]

While both of these are brilliant (altho haven't used the lens on the C220 that you say it has), you may also want to consider a non-interchangeable lens TLR, like a Rolleicord or the innumerable derivatives. They're a LOT smaller and also give great results.

You didn't say much about what you're using it for, so that should drive the decision. But for a starter medium format kit, I like the smaller ones better for most uses.

Or to put it more simply: you may find the C330 about as handholdable as the RB/RZs in terms of weight, although much less lens slap. Rolleicord-class is closer in size to a medium-sized 35mm SLR (maybe a large one). It's a really big difference, in most cases, the difference between taking it with you or leaving it on the shelf.

One of my main attractions to the mamiyas are their bellows focusing.
Thats a big factor for me. It will be for personal work at this stage, so nothing primarily it will be used for. First thing will be documenting abandoned locations, other times i might take it in the studio, portraits, landscapes and the likes.

I dont really intend to take any medium format with me all the time, thats why 35mm format is so great. cause its compact.. the medium format will be for the times when i have the intention of going out to shoot (if that makes as much sense?)

thanks again for all your help guys, ill be sure to update when anything more happens 🙂

 

[alistair.o]

For the C33 with Blue Dot 80 (2.8) £144 is not too bad.

Check it all out on site with your money deep in your pocket. Check:

1. Hood and magnifier
2. Back door.
3. Seals (really on back door)
4. Lens i.e. fire every speed. take the lens off and check in and out.
5. Check the focus screen. take it out and if it rattles in needs re-sealing (easy home job) and you need to get a few dollars off for that etc

If all is well go for it.

Al

 

[thomob]

Spend some time playing with the system, checking how it feels in your hands, whether it balances ok, whether the controls fall into place for your fingers, and so on. If you want to use it hand-held, the fit between you and the camera is very important. I had a C330 for a couple of months, and while I loved the results I just found the handling too awkward - it did not fit me. If you buy one and want a Paramender (tripod mount for parallax correction for close-up work) at a fair price send me a PM.

well i am buying the c33 and might take you up on the paramender offer? let me know if you are still happy to sell it 🙂

(sent you a pm too)

 

[Armoured]

One of my main attractions to the mamiyas are their bellows focusing.
Thats a big factor for me. It will be for personal work at this stage, so nothing primarily it will be used for. First thing will be documenting abandoned locations, other times i might take it in the studio, portraits, landscapes and the likes.

I dont really intend to take any medium format with me all the time, thats why 35mm format is so great. cause its compact.. the medium format will be for the times when i have the intention of going out to shoot (if that makes as much sense?)

thanks again for all your help guys, ill be sure to update when anything more happens 🙂

Sounds like you've thought this through well, you'll certainly going to enjoy the kit.

 

[Luiso]

Mamiya C220

Mamiya C220

Hello
I bought this beautiful camera recently and I want to show some photos I've taken
Greetings

 

[Roger Vadim]

A loud vote for the 33 series over the 22! I had a C22 and the REAL anoing thing was that you had to wind the film (via the cranck) AND then cock the lens like with an old prontor shutter. really annoing and NO fun to use. don't know if the 33 has the parralax marking like the 330 but this comes in also VERY handy when shooting TLRs opposed to SLR like say a RZ.

Go for a c33x series!

 

[AgentX]

Cocking the shutter on my old C3 never bothered me; just did it as I was cranking it with the other hand...and it meant fewer moving parts to wear out. Obviously some people feel it's a major drawback, but some of us don't...