cassel
Well-known
Thanks so much Gary! I have been shooting the recently repaired camera the last few days and it's been fun and rewarding. I keep track of any online traffic of these cameras on a regular basis...occasionally (about once a month or so) the f2.8 examples pop up for sale but the only two F2.0 models that have surfaced in the last few years are here with me
I too wonder how many are out there ?These cameras are good users as well...it is nice to be able to switch film/bodies at will. Normally I keep notes to track what I shoot.
hilltime
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You are correct. I also track cameras of interest on Ebay and I have never seen another of these for sale. It's odd, I did see the other F 2.0 Model before you purchased it and I was thinking maybe I should bid on it, but you were so interested in these I figured why would I need another after just selling this one to you. I think they have found the right home and hopefully will be with you for a long time. I feel like this saga has about come to an end now this camera appears whole again, but always the best of luck, and I'm still crazy about my Auto Terra's.
Regards,
Regards,
hilltime
Well-known
Beautiful color rendition. What film are you using and are you getting processing done in
Seattle?
Regards,
Gary Hill
Seattle?
Regards,
Gary Hill
cassel
Well-known
Hey Gary-
Thanks--- took a couple of years to find a process/sequence for color and for B&W.
Generally, ALL of my color work (about 95%) is AGFA 200 - Processed and Scanned by TheDarkroom.com I use their scans to post online and they send me a higher res file on CD and of course, the original negs. The results are consistent! Punchy, vibrant colors and nice grain. Not too fast, not too slow for handheld rangefinder work.
For Black and white I only use Tri-X @ 400.... same processing company.
This winter, I plan to set up my darkroom after a 15 year break.
cassel
Well-known
And then there were FOUR
Today I picked up Mamiya Magazine #4 --this one is complete but not working - got it for parts. The lens (the F2.8 variety) is very nice/perfect, rangefinder is right on, just won't fire...
I already robbed the viewfinder window trim frame for my recently repaired f2.0... plus I can use the removable film back and it came with a complete leather case. Good deal I think at $40.
Funny thing is, the serial number was already on my list as a known camera... it was bound to happen that one that I saw somewhere online would end up surfacing again. Can't be many of these around!
I may carefully dismantle this one (already had the top off briefly today) and see how they "tick"
Today I picked up Mamiya Magazine #4 --this one is complete but not working - got it for parts. The lens (the F2.8 variety) is very nice/perfect, rangefinder is right on, just won't fire...
I already robbed the viewfinder window trim frame for my recently repaired f2.0... plus I can use the removable film back and it came with a complete leather case. Good deal I think at $40.
Funny thing is, the serial number was already on my list as a known camera... it was bound to happen that one that I saw somewhere online would end up surfacing again. Can't be many of these around!
I may carefully dismantle this one (already had the top off briefly today) and see how they "tick"
Gnome2
Newbie
Cassel,
I'm not a photographer but I found this thread on a search about the Mamiya 35 Cartridge. It was an absolute joy to read everyone's comments and I learned so much about the camera.
I live in Tokyo and found an f2.8 camera with spare magazine when i was clearing out a house of one of my wife's relatives. They are both in brown leather cases and seem to be in good condition. The shutter works fine, although a little quieter than I was expecting.
Reading the thread I was almost tempted to take up photography and start using it myself, but on reflection, it's probably better if I can find someone who will make better use of it. As you seem to be cornering the world market, I wondered if you might like to add another to your collection?
Let me know if this sounds of interest.
I'm not a photographer but I found this thread on a search about the Mamiya 35 Cartridge. It was an absolute joy to read everyone's comments and I learned so much about the camera.
I live in Tokyo and found an f2.8 camera with spare magazine when i was clearing out a house of one of my wife's relatives. They are both in brown leather cases and seem to be in good condition. The shutter works fine, although a little quieter than I was expecting.
Reading the thread I was almost tempted to take up photography and start using it myself, but on reflection, it's probably better if I can find someone who will make better use of it. As you seem to be cornering the world market, I wondered if you might like to add another to your collection?
Let me know if this sounds of interest.
cassel
Well-known
Sent you a private message....
cassel
Well-known
Rare "Big Window" early serial number variant on eBay right now. Difficult to find this style outside of Japan! Very tempting and a good price
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282729012234?ul_noapp=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282729012234?ul_noapp=true
cassel
Well-known
My three Mamiyas are still clicking away Sort of bummed about those dead links - all of my threads lost images. From here on, I will post shots hosted only on RFF.
In the meantime, I finally bought a "Big Window" model It's not here yet but enroute from Portugal...
AND
Check the big auction site carefully and you may find the very rare f2.0 variant- only the third camera of that type recorded (at least by me) in four years!!! It's in Australia, I'm definitely tempted, if you want a cool and rare and use-able rangefinder with the ability to switch rolls mid-way - GO FOR IT
data entered on the newly listed f2.0 model:
Serial number 782521 (very close to the other two known f2.0 models)
(check page two of this thread if you are curious about the list of all known serial numbers)
Lens number 198748 (also quite close but not in order)
has a small screw in the center of the advance lever pivot -weird - custom repair?
If someone doesn't buy it soon...
Sort of bummed about those dead links - all of my threads lost images. From here on, I will post shots hosted only on RFF.In the meantime, I finally bought a "Big Window" model
It's not here yet but enroute from Portugal...AND
Check the big auction site carefully and you may find the very rare f2.0 variant- only the third camera of that type recorded (at least by me) in four years!!! It's in Australia, I'm definitely tempted, if you want a cool and rare and use-able rangefinder with the ability to switch rolls mid-way - GO FOR IT
data entered on the newly listed f2.0 model:
Serial number 782521 (very close to the other two known f2.0 models)
(check page two of this thread if you are curious about the list of all known serial numbers)
Lens number 198748 (also quite close but not in order)
has a small screw in the center of the advance lever pivot -weird - custom repair?
If someone doesn't buy it soon...
Nice! Worth getting I reckon.My three Mamiyas are still clicking away
In the meantime, I finally bought a "Big Window" model
AND
Check the big auction site carefully and you may find the very rare f2.0 variant- only the third camera of that type recorded (at least by me) in four years!!! It's in Australia, I'm definitely tempted, if you want a cool and rare and use-able rangefinder with the ability to switch rolls mid-way - GO FOR IT
data entered on the newly listed f2.0 model:
Serial number 782521 (very close to the other two known f2.0 models)
(check page two of this thread if you are curious about the list of all known serial numbers)
Lens number 198748 (also quite close but not in order)
has a small screw in the center of the advance lever pivot -weird - custom repair?
If someone doesn't buy it soon...
cassel
Well-known
The "BIG Window" model arrived today... lots of interesting little details that are different from the later serial numbers/smaller windows.
I will go through and photograph the details and differences for this thread but the summary is:
Bigger viewfinder, rangefinder and eyepiece windows, but, notably, NO framelines in the viewfinder HOWEVER the big window is a 1:1 life size view while the more common viewfinder WITH framelines (50mm) looks to be a .60 finder
No visible RF adjustment port (hot shoe screws are different, though)
Lens barrel focus is in METERS (not feet like the majority)
Misc. screws are different, but that's about it...
I will go through and photograph the details and differences for this thread but the summary is:
Bigger viewfinder, rangefinder and eyepiece windows, but, notably, NO framelines in the viewfinder HOWEVER the big window is a 1:1 life size view
while the more common viewfinder WITH framelines (50mm) looks to be a .60 finderNo visible RF adjustment port (hot shoe screws are different, though
)Lens barrel focus is in METERS (not feet like the majority)
Misc. screws are different, but that's about it...
cassel
Well-known
I'm considering a "strip and paint black" job on one of my currently non-functional Mamiya Magazine cameras. Started carefully taking apart the top and bottom plate. Again - this was a broken camera Pretty easy to get the thing apart - now I'm trying to figure out what is brass. Looks like the advance lever, the top plate, hot shoe, and some little bits. The bottom plate is also stamped brass BUT I'm not sure about the counter window frame and the film speed frame - those are the big round circles on either end of the bottom plate. They seem to be pressed into the plate and might be aluminum or steel ? Not sure exactly how to tell or remove them. (EDIT - not magnetic - so aluminum?)
Also the top plate has a pressed in steel collar for the shutter release and both glass windows are glued in. What will remove the glue without damaging the glass? Already removed the hot shoe, the RF adjustment plug and the viewfinder peep hole plastic trim.
I also studied my early model - the "Big Window" design and found more interesting differences. In addition to the completely different viewfinder/rangefinder design, the removable magazine is not compatible with the later. more common design...that is really unfortunate and doesn't really make it practical to shoot my Big Window model as it was intended- i.e. to ability to switch film types mid-roll.
Pretty easy to get the thing apart - now I'm trying to figure out what is brass. Looks like the advance lever, the top plate, hot shoe, and some little bits. The bottom plate is also stamped brass BUT I'm not sure about the counter window frame and the film speed frame - those are the big round circles on either end of the bottom plate. They seem to be pressed into the plate and might be aluminum or steel ? Not sure exactly how to tell or remove them. (EDIT - not magnetic - so aluminum?)
Also the top plate has a pressed in steel collar for the shutter release and both glass windows are glued in. What will remove the glue without damaging the glass? Already removed the hot shoe, the RF adjustment plug and the viewfinder peep hole plastic trim.
I also studied my early model - the "Big Window" design and found more interesting differences. In addition to the completely different viewfinder/rangefinder design, the removable magazine is not compatible with the later. more common design...that is really unfortunate and doesn't really make it practical to shoot my Big Window model as it was intended- i.e. to ability to switch film types mid-roll.