Mamiya 7 slowest speed hand held

[steve kessel]

I'm curious about how slow one can set the shutter for hand held picture taking on this camera which felt to me more comfy and secure than some 35mm rangefinders the couple of times I've had it in my hands. With the 80mm lens? The 150mm? How slow can one go?

 

[rpsawin]

It will vary...are you 18 or 80? There is no set rule. I've shot at 30 with the 80mm and at 60 with the 150.In both cases I braced myself. Honestly, the shot with the 150 is a bit blurry.

Bob

 

[Bob Michaels]

here's 1/30th but with the 50mm

here's 1/30th but with the 50mm

a 10x12" print of this is currently hanging in an exhibit. Put your nose up to it and it's sharp as can be. Film was Delta 3200

 

[Bob Michaels]

here's 1/15th with the 50mm

here's 1/15th with the 50mm

Hand held at 1/15th while leaning against a post. Find some areas without subject movement that are in focus and they are sharp. This was shot on Astia. This has also been exhibited printed 10x12"

 

[jplomley]

Bob,

Any experience with the 43mm?

 

[Bob Michaels]

Jason:

I don't own the 43mm. The 50mm works well for me.

Bob

 

[joe r]

Bob - That's a great image. Framing, contrast, expression - well done!

And to answer the question, 1/30 most of the time, 1/15 sometimes. The shutter release on the M7II is extremely quiet and responsive!

- JR

 

[aizan]

rate of success decreases with slower shutter speeds. do ya feel lucky? well, do ya?

 

[Hates_]

I've managed "reasonable" shots down at 1/8th with the 50mm. You can really take liberties with the shutter speed if you brace yourself 😀