Why is the Mamiya 7II so expensive?
Its small size, great lenses and lower numbers keep the price high. The fact that digital medium format is also very expensive compared to digital FF also means that people who like medium format also keep the market very active.
Are Mamiya lenses any good?
Mamiya lenses are very good and up to 11×14 you will not not a difference. BUT once you get into really large enlargements, you will see it. The sharpest TLR lenses belong to Rollei (Zeiss and Schneider), but they are fixed and un or single coated, so any glare can affect color.
What lens does Mamiya 7 use?
The Mamiya 7 is a medium format 6×7 negative rangefinder camera with an excellent little lineup of lenses (43mm f/4.5, 50mm f/4.5, 65mm f/4, 80mm f/4, 150 f/4.5, and the 210mm f/8). It’s known as a sort of legend for travel landscape photography and is unique in that it’s medium format, lightweight, and a rangefinder.
Does Mamiya 7II have a light meter?
When I first started shooting with the Mamiya 7II I would use a handheld meter. While I still carry one in my bag and use it form time to time with this camera, I have complete trust with the in-camera light meter. It is a center-weighted meter that almost works like a spot meter.
Is the Mamiya 7 Electronic?
Mamiya 7 without battery – the camera has an electronic shutter so needs batteries to operate. Once the battery LED is blinking it shows low battery so it is a good time to replace soon. Mamiya 7 battery check – if the shutter speed LED (bottom left of the viewfinder) is blinking the battery is low and needs replacing.
What format is Mamiya 7?
| Mamiya 7 II | |
|---|---|
| Camera type | 6 x 7 format rangefinder with interchangeable lenses |
| Format | 6 x 7cm (56 x 69.5mm with 120/220 roll film) |
| Multi-formats | Optional interchangeable panoramic insert mask (24 x 65mm with 35mm roll film) |
Does Mamiya 7 have autofocus?
The Mamiya 7 is a manual focus rangefinder camera so is less suited to fast action sports photography. If you want to shoot sport with a film camera something like the 35mm Nikon F5 SLR would be ideal with its super fast and accurate auto focus and faster frames per second.
Does Mamiya 7 need battery?
The Mamiya 7 uses a very SR44 or LR44 battery. Also known as 2CR1/3 or 357. Make a note to never leave with any camera having an electronic shutter without a spare battery in with your film.
Can I use 220 film in a 120 camera?
Yes, the thickness is the problem. 220 film does not have a full paper backing like 120, so the pressure plate must be different. The paper backing is only at the ends. Cameras that take both generally have a re-positionable pressure plate to accomodate both film types.
What battery does a Mamiya 7 use?
The Mamiya 7 uses one of 4SR44 silver oxide battery, 4LR44 alkaline battery or 2CR1/3 lithium battery. 1. Power can be turned on/off with the small lever beside the shutter release button.
What kind of lens does the Mamiya have?
Besides these two quirkier optics, Mamiya also developed 50mm f/4.5 and 65mm f/4 wide-angle, 80mm f/4 normal, and 150mm f/4.5 portrait-length lenses to sate most photographer’s needs.
How much does a Mamiya 7ii camera cost?
Probably but it’s hard to find something with this form factor. Prices are crazy high for this camera. You can probably find a Mamiya 7II with an 80mm lens for around $3000 or more. I haven’t used the Mamiya 7, it’s probably just a good (viewfinder and doing multiple exposures was the main upgrade to the II) and costs a little less.
Which is lighter the Mamiya 7 II or the 6×7?
Smaller and lighter than a 6×7 medium format SLR. The M7-II is 2.6 lbs for body and 80mm lens, but the RB67 ProSD weighs nearly 6 lbs with 127mm lens, and about 4 ¾ lbs for the Pentax 67II with 105mm lens and pentaprism. Did I mention the remarkable optics?
How big is the Mamiya m7-ii prosd lens?
The M7-II is 2.6 lbs for body and 80mm lens, but the RB67 ProSD weighs nearly 6 lbs with 127mm lens, and about 4 ¾ lbs for the Pentax 67II with 105mm lens and pentaprism. Did I mention the remarkable optics? Takes both 120 and 220 roll film with just a rotation of the film pressure plate.
