I find these levers very useful and well made and makes it among the fastest loading medium format cameras. The number of exposures on the film counter is automatically set at 10 for 120 film and 20 for 220 film, according to the position of the pressure plate.Ī feature from the Mamiya 6, the spool release levers are also on the Mamiya 7 and makes loading and removing film a cinch. When set, “120” or “220/135” will appear in the small window under the memo clip on the rear of the camera. To set for the type of film used, simply rotate the pressure plate in either direction of the arrow until the white dot is at “120” or “220/135”.
The Mamiya 7 can use either 120 or 220/ 135 film. However, it must be set on a specific click-stop and cannot be used at an in between setting.
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In any position other than A or AEL, the shutter speed dial is in the manual mode and moves freely from click-stop to click-stop. The lock can be released by pressing the AE lock release button “A” in the center of dial. The shutter speed/ ISO/ exposure compensation dial is well designed and nice and chunky. Shutter Speed/ ISO/ Exposure Compensation Dial There are a multitude of very in depth technical reviews out there already so I just want to highlight the few features that stand out for better or for worse.
Below is the list of available lenses for the Mamiya 7 and its 35mm equivalent focal length for your reference. The Mamiya 65mm f/4 “kit lens” gives a wider view than the standard 80mm lenses often accompanying other medium format cameras. The sample seen here is equipped with the 65mm f4. Separate ultra-wide optical finder supplied with 43mm or 50mm lens Power One 6V PX28 alkaline silver oxide or lithium (4SR44, 4LR44 or 2CR1/3 lithium) battery Dimensions/Weight 159 x 112 x 123mm (6.2 x 4.4 x 4.8 in.)Ī major benefit of the Mamiya 7 system is of course the lens interchangeability.
MAMIYA 7 II NEW ISO
SPD sensor in finder range: EV3 (f/ 2 sec.) ~ EV18 1/500 sec.) with 80mm f/4 lens at ISO 100Įxposure Corrections: +/- 2EV in 1/3 step via Compensation Dial Aperture Priority AE or manual metering modes Viewfinder Rangefinder coupledĪutomatic bright line selection (65mm, 80mm, 150mm)Readout shutter speed LED indicator Self-cancelling self timer Metering Built-in metering – 1/500 sec., B X synchronization at all speeds
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Mamiya 7 Tech Specs Mamiya 7 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) Shutter Electromagnetic full flash synch lens shutterĤ sec. Analog Forever magazine has a great article about 20 Mamiya 7 photographers you need to know here. It is especially popular among Japanese mountain and landscape photographers and boasts such users as Naoki Ishikawa, Hiromi Tsuchida, and Tomoko Yoneda. The only functional differences between the Mamiya 7 and 7II is the latter can do multiple exposures, has an extra neck strap lug and supposedly has an improved rangefinder.Įither are revered for boasting ideal performance features, such as interchangeable lenses, automatic exposure, easy-to-see rangefinder, and super silent operation. It was preceded by the 6×6 Mamiya 6 of 1995 and replaced by the Mamiya 7II in 1999. Information is scant on the production details of the Mamiya 7 even though it is relatively new camera with production running from 1995 to its discontinuation in 2014. You can’t be bored from this history lesson as there isn’t much to be bored from.
MAMIYA 7 II NEW PORTABLE
With this relatively portable 6×7 cult classic, are the hills really alive with the sound of music? The only way to find out is put in a roll of #not120mm and find out. Owners seem to lose their collective fecal matter over the Mamiya 7 and sing its praises like Maria von Trapp on a mountain top. It is placed on the pedestal of GOAT on many an internet camera reviewing blog or video you will come across in cyberspace. There is no shortage of hullabaloo about the legendary Mamiya 7.
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