le vrai rdu
Well-known
one more
45 mm f2,8
45 mm f2,8
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Two very nice shots...I like your framing and that 45mm is sharp...
I just got the WLF on Friday and I'm liking the view through it...for some reason the image looks so much bigger and clearer through it...
I just got the WLF on Friday and I'm liking the view through it...for some reason the image looks so much bigger and clearer through it...
T
Todd.Hanz
Guest
Phantastic photos, what film was used. I have the 45/2.8 as well, I really like it on my 645E.
Todd
Todd
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nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Alright, that's it...NO MORE shots with the 45mm...
I have the 55mm "S" version...I gotta use it more....
I have the 55mm "S" version...I gotta use it more....
Al Kaplan
Veteran
The Grip Fits Hasselblad Also! And a way to save still more money!
The Grip Fits Hasselblad Also! And a way to save still more money!
The Mamiya grip fits the Hasselblad 500 C. You'll have to file the 2 pins that fit in holes on the bottom of the Mamiya, but just a millimeter or two. Leave them long enough to contact the base of the 'blad to keep the grip from turning. The shutter actuater on the grip is perfectly lined up to fire the Hasselblad. The grip is a lot more comfortable than Hasselblad's grip.
Hasselblad prism finders with the meter usually have a dead meter and usually sell for a fraction of one with a working meter. They also sell for a lot less than an unmetered prism. If you don't need a metered prism for the meter look for one with a dead meter and save a bundle.
http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com
The Grip Fits Hasselblad Also! And a way to save still more money!
The Mamiya grip fits the Hasselblad 500 C. You'll have to file the 2 pins that fit in holes on the bottom of the Mamiya, but just a millimeter or two. Leave them long enough to contact the base of the 'blad to keep the grip from turning. The shutter actuater on the grip is perfectly lined up to fire the Hasselblad. The grip is a lot more comfortable than Hasselblad's grip.
Hasselblad prism finders with the meter usually have a dead meter and usually sell for a fraction of one with a working meter. They also sell for a lot less than an unmetered prism. If you don't need a metered prism for the meter look for one with a dead meter and save a bundle.
http://thepriceofsilver.blogspot.com
kuzano
Veteran
Mamiya stuff at Shutterblade.
Mamiya stuff at Shutterblade.
The eBay seller Shutterblade used to carry a lot of Mamiya 645 cameras and accessories. I bought a lot from them and they were always reliable, and very accurate on condition and rating their items. It's been a while.
In addition they used to also be an excellent source for all the Bronica 645 camera's, parts and pieces.
One poster mentioned the next level of 645 Mamiyas.. the Super and the Pro.
If you desire to move up to the removable back bodies, I encourage you to skip over the Super. Bad electronics and a default to one shutter speed, the same as if the battery went dead. I had two go bad. I had about 5 of the Pro bodies and never a problem. The Super electronics problem was a widely known issue.
As mentioned, all the lenses you now have will work on the Pro, up to, but not including, the AFD (autofocus). Also the inserts you are using on the M645 1000 can be used in the removable backs for Pro.
Mac Group in the US still has parts and I believe service for the Mamiya 645 cameras.
The early M645's like you have are tanks and rarely develop issues. No chronic issues that I know of.
My last pieces of M645 stuff are two of the grips, and a unique 70mm Leaf shutter lens, so you can synch flash at any shutter speed. It requires a special double cable shutter release, which I do not have. Just more stuff to liquidate.
Mamiya stuff at Shutterblade.
The eBay seller Shutterblade used to carry a lot of Mamiya 645 cameras and accessories. I bought a lot from them and they were always reliable, and very accurate on condition and rating their items. It's been a while.
In addition they used to also be an excellent source for all the Bronica 645 camera's, parts and pieces.
One poster mentioned the next level of 645 Mamiyas.. the Super and the Pro.
If you desire to move up to the removable back bodies, I encourage you to skip over the Super. Bad electronics and a default to one shutter speed, the same as if the battery went dead. I had two go bad. I had about 5 of the Pro bodies and never a problem. The Super electronics problem was a widely known issue.
As mentioned, all the lenses you now have will work on the Pro, up to, but not including, the AFD (autofocus). Also the inserts you are using on the M645 1000 can be used in the removable backs for Pro.
Mac Group in the US still has parts and I believe service for the Mamiya 645 cameras.
The early M645's like you have are tanks and rarely develop issues. No chronic issues that I know of.
My last pieces of M645 stuff are two of the grips, and a unique 70mm Leaf shutter lens, so you can synch flash at any shutter speed. It requires a special double cable shutter release, which I do not have. Just more stuff to liquidate.
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nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I got the WLF from Shutterblade and it was in near perfect condition...the only thing I could find that was negative was the release button spins and it might take some trying to get it to release...other than that it's perfect...
Joshua Cohen also sells a bit of Mamiya stuff...he could answer any questions one might have on these...
Joshua Cohen also sells a bit of Mamiya stuff...he could answer any questions one might have on these...
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le vrai rdu
Well-known
great
I found a wlf, looking for the bids
I found a wlf, looking for the bids
le vrai rdu
Well-known
mamiya 45f2,8
snausages
Well-known
645 + 150 3.5
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Last week I got my m645 back from the repair shop...it was developing a problem with the mirror not moving fast enough for the shutter...so when shooting at 1/1000 sec the top portion of the neg was a bit darker than the rest (underexposed)...
The camera has been CLA'd and according to John in great shape...he mentioned that the inner works are in very nice condition and that the camera has been taken care of...
I let him know that I've only had this camera for about two years so I don't know much of it's history...
And now thanks to you guys I just bid on and won "The 45mm 2.8 Lens"...this one was being sold by Shutterblade...it's looks to be in decent shape and the winning bid was about half of what I've seen them go for recently...
I think I'm set with this kit for a while now...
The camera has been CLA'd and according to John in great shape...he mentioned that the inner works are in very nice condition and that the camera has been taken care of...
I let him know that I've only had this camera for about two years so I don't know much of it's history...
And now thanks to you guys I just bid on and won "The 45mm 2.8 Lens"...this one was being sold by Shutterblade...it's looks to be in decent shape and the winning bid was about half of what I've seen them go for recently...
I think I'm set with this kit for a while now...
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wlewisiii
Guest
I had a 645E for awhile &, idiotically, sold it. I also had a Hassy for awhile before I sold it for the owner. I'd rather have the 645 back from a user standpoint (I so wish Mamiya did a 6x6 camera... :bang: )
Someday I may well get either a 1000 & a 80/2.8 or a RB-67 & a 90/3.8 ...
William
Someday I may well get either a 1000 & a 80/2.8 or a RB-67 & a 90/3.8 ...
William
Chris101
summicronia
They did if you don't mind a twin lens.
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wlewisiii
Guest
Heh, point taken. They also did a very nice but very hard to find 6x6 folder, too.
I want a Mamiya 6x6 SLR with the ergo's & lens mount of the M645.
Better?
William
I want a Mamiya 6x6 SLR with the ergo's & lens mount of the M645.
Better?
William
Chris101
summicronia
I think they call that a Bronica sq, or hassle -something ...Heh, point taken. They also did a very nice but very hard to find 6x6 folder, too.
I want a Mamiya 6x6 SLR with the ergo's & lens mount of the M645.
Better?
William
ps, I loved my 1000s! It got stolen, and I replaced it (in 1985) with a J. Not the same thing at all, but the lenses all work fine with it.