As far as changing lenses it is important to note the bellows must be fully retracted (tight against the body) as there is a mechanism that retracts a pin to allow the lens holder to be released. Also if you pre-cock the shutter of the lens you are putting on there is no need to go through the winding in multi mode.
Thanks Peter! Ya I discovered later with some playing around that having it fully retracted fixes the issue. Makes sense when you think about it but not something you (or at least I) would initially think about I guess.
Acquired my C33 around 1969 or 70. Has been my backup system and has never failed. Not as fast as my Pentax 645, not asd light as my Rollei, but the image quality is right up there and it requires no battery. I regularly printed to 11x14 in color and 20x24 in B&W. Never had a client complain about quality.
Any huge difference between the 33 and the 330? I assume lens system so the same just new models. Body just looks a little different but I haven’t looked into specs. And yes great cameras
I did a lot of research before buying my first medium format film camera. I looked at everything even the mamiya 6 & 7. Money was not really an object for me as I had saved for something special. I settled on the C330s because of the modifications I could make to it. The reason why I chose the S version is that it was the latest model which IMO should be the pinnacle of the design and would last a lifetime if look after. I did have to replace all the light seals on it as it was horribly out of focus, but that's standard with an old camera really. The clear and very bright viewfinder as a big selling point. The 80mm 2.8 lens was also one of the reasons I bought this camera as I love to shoot in low light without a tripod, where the 7ii is a bit limited with the lowest of the lenses at f4. I also love to have the option of shallow depth of field a 2.8 gives me if an opportunity presents itself. The macro option on the c330 was also a great bonus that just added so much more versatility. The c330 is bulky and a bit awkward to hold comfortably but I have traveled with overseas and locally without it being too much of an albatross around my neck. I did shorten my camera neck strap so I don't need to keep holding the camera up to my face to take a photo which can make my hands shake a bit. It also stops the camera from swimming into things when leaning over. Loading and unloading is pretty easy. I only have the 80mm for now and find it sufficient. If I had to make the next upgrade it would be the eye level viewfinder as taking photos on a tripod looking down or horizontally is pretty hard to achieve. As you mentioned turning the camera to its side to get the correct settings can be a pain but once you have shot a couple of rolls in different lighting it becomes second nature. Instagram @patrickjohnodoherty
Great review. Thank you. I can got my pro S model in a small camera bag so I really don't think they're all that big or heavy....now the rb67 and the pentax 67...they're beasts!
I have just been GIVEN a 330 F Professional which has had heavy Professional use and I get that 'Jamming' on changing lenses every time. Do you put in new lens WITH shutter Cocked or NOT with Shutter cocked ? Sometimes I cannot get the moving lever to engage with the shutter setting spring lever. Also you did not explain on the 'Blue Dial' on side where you have the 'Lock and Unlock' that you have to remember to set the moveable dial to Focal Length of Lens in use OR the 'Parallax Bar' in viewfinder is not correct.
Nice video about a nice camera. I own mine for 5 months now, bit it feels very familiar for a long time. Maybe I should add a new camera to be collection.
Great video, Great camera, I don’t own one but I borrowed one from our mutual friend Michael Thacker aka The Thack from Thackers Film Lab Shameless plug but all hail the Thackersaurus His camera had the 55mm lens on it which was super wide and it also had a 135mm which had crazy bokeh, I was gonna make a video on it but you beat me to it lol
Lol. I’ll be plugging Thacker eventually. Ya the 55 is wider than I thought I had a close up shot but didn’t include it because it was a very unflattering portrait ha. It’s a solid camera and really enjoy it. Again it’s just so big. Especially if you take lenses along with you. Finally beat you in something ha.
if you cock the shutter before you mount the new lens, it will work fine. Otherwise it gets jammed for some reason. A bit like a Hasselblad V series and its lenses I guess.
@@graham_white That's exactly what I meant. The C330 works with leaf shutters, the shutters are IN THE LENS, which has to be cocked. I don't think you have to advance the crank on the camera. But it can't hurt. Anyway, I enjoyed the video!
As far as changing lenses it is important to note the bellows must be fully retracted (tight against the body) as there is a mechanism that retracts a pin to allow the lens holder to be released. Also if you pre-cock the shutter of the lens you are putting on there is no need to go through the winding in multi mode.
Thanks Peter! Ya I discovered later with some playing around that having it fully retracted fixes the issue. Makes sense when you think about it but not something you (or at least I) would initially think about I guess.
I first used a Mamiya C3 back in the late 1960s. I've owned a C3 and a C330. I now own a C330S. Hands down, they are fabulous cameras! Good program!!!
Thanks WIlliam!
Acquired my C33 around 1969 or 70. Has been my backup system and has never failed. Not as fast as my Pentax 645, not asd light as my Rollei, but the image quality is right up there and it requires no battery. I regularly printed to 11x14 in color and 20x24 in B&W. Never had a client complain about quality.
Any huge difference between the 33 and the 330? I assume lens system so the same just new models. Body just looks a little different but I haven’t looked into specs. And yes great cameras
The 330 was 120 film only. The 330 had the capability of using 220 film. Other than a couple of minor mechanical features, they were the same.
When changing lenses, can also cock the shutter manually without having to wind the knob. Just push the cocking lever down and you’re good to go.
I find myself doing that since I instinctively cock the shutter on the camera after taking a photo.
I did a lot of research before buying my first medium format film camera. I looked at everything even the mamiya 6 & 7. Money was not really an object for me as I had saved for something special. I settled on the C330s because of the modifications I could make to it. The reason why I chose the S version is that it was the latest model which IMO should be the pinnacle of the design and would last a lifetime if look after. I did have to replace all the light seals on it as it was horribly out of focus, but that's standard with an old camera really.
The clear and very bright viewfinder as a big selling point. The 80mm 2.8 lens was also one of the reasons I bought this camera as I love to shoot in low light without a tripod, where the 7ii is a bit limited with the lowest of the lenses at f4. I also love to have the option of shallow depth of field a 2.8 gives me if an opportunity presents itself. The macro option on the c330 was also a great bonus that just added so much more versatility.
The c330 is bulky and a bit awkward to hold comfortably but I have traveled with overseas and locally without it being too much of an albatross around my neck. I did shorten my camera neck strap so I don't need to keep holding the camera up to my face to take a photo which can make my hands shake a bit. It also stops the camera from swimming into things when leaning over. Loading and unloading is pretty easy. I only have the 80mm for now and find it sufficient. If I had to make the next upgrade it would be the eye level viewfinder as taking photos on a tripod looking down or horizontally is pretty hard to achieve. As you mentioned turning the camera to its side to get the correct settings can be a pain but once you have shot a couple of rolls in different lighting it becomes second nature.
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All great points!
It’s a wonderful studio camera (system). I still use mine, but the Rolleiflex 3,5 is now my go to tlr simple due to size and weight.
Completely agree. Love the system and lens capabilities but it does hinder its transport abilities
Great review. Thank you. I can got my pro S model in a small camera bag so I really don't think they're all that big or heavy....now the rb67 and the pentax 67...they're beasts!
Haha very true.
Great tips. I’ve messed up the steps to changing lenses plenty of times 😂😂
I always mess it up out of habit doing it the other way with other cameras. I am pretty sure I just did it a few weeks ago again actually.
I have just been GIVEN a 330 F Professional which has had heavy Professional use and I get that 'Jamming' on changing lenses every time. Do you put in new lens WITH shutter Cocked or NOT with Shutter cocked ? Sometimes I cannot get the moving lever to engage with the shutter setting spring lever. Also you did not explain on the 'Blue Dial' on side where you have the 'Lock and Unlock' that you have to remember to set the moveable dial to Focal Length of Lens in use OR the 'Parallax Bar' in viewfinder is not correct.
Just a quick note, if you cock the shutter before putting in the other lens, you don't have to go through the whole winding process again.
Exactly what I was about to say.
Or, you can manually cock the shutter alone after you attach the lens on the body.
great video, just picked one up today. Subscribed!
excellent choice, much appreciated!
Great content :)
I simply love this camera, its amazing
Thanks as always Miguel
You should mention that with the Mamiya TLR you can change film with the camera on the tripod. This is a big deal when working in the studio.
I didn’t think about that but very true.
That thumbnail photo is bedroom goals!
haha, it was a pretty rad spot.
Nice video about a nice camera. I own mine for 5 months now, bit it feels very familiar for a long time.
Maybe I should add a new camera to be collection.
Great video, Great camera, I don’t own one but I borrowed one from our mutual friend Michael Thacker aka The Thack from Thackers Film Lab
Shameless plug but all hail the Thackersaurus
His camera had the 55mm lens on it which was super wide and it also had a 135mm which had crazy bokeh, I was gonna make a video on it but you beat me to it lol
Lol. I’ll be plugging Thacker eventually. Ya the 55 is wider than I thought I had a close up shot but didn’t include it because it was a very unflattering portrait ha. It’s a solid camera and really enjoy it. Again it’s just so big. Especially if you take lenses along with you. Finally beat you in something ha.
Graham White lol yeah i appreciate my Rolleiflex a lot more since shooting the c330, it’s great but it’s also a brick with bellows
Bro what you guys are local!? I love Thacker’s, Michael and Mel are legends
@@stedalejandro yeah we’re all in the south Florida area although I believe Graham is a little more north than us
I’m in Broward
I have several cameras in different formats...if I were forced to pick just one the Mamiya C330 would be my choice.
Wow that’s a bold statement.
My favourite camera. Love it.
It is a great one. Can you imagine if it was rollei size? Would be crazy
@@graham_white I am just glad that was not a Rollei's price. It's not too big for me.
Bill-ohs?
if you cock the shutter before you mount the new lens, it will work fine. Otherwise it gets jammed for some reason. A bit like a Hasselblad V series and its lenses I guess.
Yes it’s very odd. Because then the lens also has to be cocked prior to mounting it.
@@graham_white That's exactly what I meant. The C330 works with leaf shutters, the shutters are IN THE LENS, which has to be cocked. I don't think you have to advance the crank on the camera. But it can't hurt. Anyway, I enjoyed the video!
Oh ok gotcha. But if I’m thinking correctly you would have to wind the body as well to advance the film either before or after. Or switch it to multi.
the C220 is great too!
Ive wondered about those, they look very similar to the C330
Is it me or was there supposed to be sample photos?? Great videos regardless... 🙏
There is if you watch the whole thing. Towards the end.
"Porro" in Spanish means "Joint"... So you can imagine how sounds "Porroflex" in Spanish hahaha.
Great video!
Bahaha
My god, you read in my head! I was informing myself about thi camera in the last days XD
haha, glad to hear it!
How is your channel so underated
... because I don’t own a Leica? 🤷♂️🤷♂️ lol
Thanks!
Ten aparat byl zaprojektowany i produkowany dla zawodowców. Dlatego jest przystosowany do ówczesnych wymogów.
Always wanted one. RIP my wallet.
Haha. It is a solid investment honestly. If it’s anything like the rb it’s built really well and will last. Plus value will go up I think.