I’m still wrapping my head around the idea this is an “old camera.” 😳🤣 The C220 is truly well made. It’s just so solid, with no rattles or flimsiness. The build quality is outstanding. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Coincidentally I was watching a video about negative retouchers and printers earlier this week and was amazed by the amount of work that went into it - artwork in itself. Whilst the leaps and bounds forward with digital imaging have made us all retouchers, it is a shame to think that the skill of doing it may be lost completely in the not too distant future. In depth and fascinating look at this camera James. The ingenuity and thought that went into it with the different light syncs and the magnifying glass popping out, a camera to be appreciated for the genius of its engineering
Negative retouchers and airbrush artists. Amazing talents for sure. A Softar filter helped loads too! I was thrilled beyond belief when that Mamiya C220 dropped in my lap. That roll of Fomapan I loaded is still in the camera, waiting to capture some images. I’ll be taking her out in the field next weekend for some street photography. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I just picked one of these up at the Professional Photographers' of Pennsylvania Fall Convention. I haven't paid for it yet, the seller gave me a chance to run a roll of film through it 1st. I too love square format and I am so excited to see how this camera works. Your information will help me a lot... I generally shoot my Yashica D, and when I saw this for sale I got pretty excited... I subscribed so that I can check out more of your videos! Great job showing the functions!
Hey, great video. I’m shooting a Mamiya C3 (1962-1965). It’s about the same camera and it uses the same lenses. The only thing I heard in your video is the part where you use the belly zoom. The numbers appearing next to the lens sizes aren’t there to show you how to control your parallax effect but the numbers tell you the exposure compensation you need to apply to get the right amount of light on the film as the lens is getting further away from the film. (At least that’s what I’ve been told and how I do for close up pictures) In my case I have lines on the glass you see through which tell me the parallax correction. In the C220 I thought the system was build in the « view finder ». Please tell me if I’m wrong…
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! The scale on the side of the C220 has dual purposes: 1) Exposure compensation due to bellows extension, and 2) a scale for roughly adjusting parallax when shooting close up. For instance, when the scale indicates that the exposure needs to be increased by 1.5 or 2 stops, there are corresponding lines in the focusing screen that indicate the top of the frame. When the exposure compensation is 3 stops, the top of the frame is roughly the center of the ground glass. The C330 had a red indicator under the focusing screen that moved as the bellows were extended to show the top of the frame. Enjoy that C3! Mamiya twin lens cameras are great!
@@VintageInsightPhotography Thanks for the spécifications. I have lurned something new wich I didn't knew. I'm gonna check that next time I'm shooting with the C3. Continue making vids about this TLR 👍🤩
Loved the opening sequence👍. This is really handy for me to watch as I have at French SEM TLR camera from the early 1960s that I haven't had the bottle to put film in yet.
Thanks for watching. This was really fun to put together. That roll of Fomapan I loaded into the C220 is still in the camera… not one frame exposed. You need to try out that SEM! I’d love to see what you create with it!
@@VintageInsightPhotography yes I'll get to it one day. I discovered a box of bits and bobs with it including a close up lens, a lens hood and adaptors for 127 film???
Love your channel! So easy to watch ❤️ I’ve just got a c220 the light seals were toast so ice just changed them today. I’ve bought a chimney finder and have to say it’s amazing!!! So Easter will be my first trip with this camera. Thank you so much! Brendan from Ireland living in Sweden ❤️
This was an amazing and essential video! Thank you so much! I just purchased a couple of film cameras (to include the C220) and wanted to ask where you recommend sending film for developing? Thanks again!
I was positively giddy when it was given to me by my cousin. I am really looking forward to seeing the first images from it. I have shot that roll of Fomapan I loaded in the video, and it's ready to be processed... I just need the time! Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy that TLR!
@@VintageInsightPhotography you will be happy with the results! I can compare because I have also the RZ67PROII…and the c220 he has nothing to envy from the RZ
@@lemon58421 , your last comment about the RZ didn’t post. ☹️ I owned one in the mid 1980’s. The advance system kept breaking on mine. The RB67 had a shutter cocking mechanism on the body, and the film advance was on the film back. So, a double crank after taking the shot. The RZ with an RZ back (as you know) cocked the shutter and advanced the film with a single crank on the body lever. Mine couldn’t stand up to the volume I was shooting. I bought some RB backs, but the RZ body gave me fits. I sold it and went to Hasselblad and never looked back. I photographed about 500 clients every year, and never had equipment failure. A 500ELM in the studio, and a 500 c/m in the field. I almost cried when I sold the system in 1990.
@@VintageInsightPhotography ;-) Yes the hasselblad is amazing too! I had one long time ago and I sold it...and now I regret because the price is higher than long time ago! :-) no problem with my RZ! but he was in super mint condition! :-)
@@aiming2shoot the aperture or the shutter? The shutter is in the bottom lens and will open only when making an exposure. The aperture blades are behind the shutter blades, so they can’t be seen from the front of the lens.
@@VintageInsightPhotography thanks for the reply, and yes I was looking at the front shutter blades, I picked up this camera from someone yesterday and had an old roll of film inside. I used up the entire roll but don't think the shutter blades ever opened despite the shutter lever being winded down
Rather than Seeing it as a "defects" turn the page and read it as an option on this particular design it's a bellow system the few designs which allows shooters to get really close inches away I believe from the subject with light lost of course. But the the design come with a built in red bar indicator to earn shooters that the viewing image is the area before the red bar indicator. Google and TH-cam university will not put shine actually users of this camera era. These TLR C220, C330 etc are work horses reliable quality tools sharp as can be minimal moving parts quiet shutters able to change lens wide to tele....
What a well designed camera - looks like you’ve got a super clean copy, too. I’ve still got some Fomapan 200 left from that Freestyle Black Friday sale last year.
Mamiyas are just so solid! Well, except for the RZ67. 🤣 I hope to do some street photography with it soon. That’ll be interesting, because it is such a slow and deliberate camera to use. I have a roll of Ilford ortho film arriving today for some of the street shots. #noredforyou We should figure out some type of Ohio/Michigan medium format film challenge or collaboration. 🤔
I've got 2 of the c220f cameras with a full set of lenses. Not used them for a few years, but am itching to get them out again with some HP5. Been shooting digital for a good few years, but digital photography isn't as enjoyable somehow. I like the process of having to load film, wind on, take light meter readings, manually focus, move levers to set aperture and shutter and fire a mechanical shutter - and no batteries to recharge! . It's just more satisfying than having a battery operated camera, with menus and auto focus etc. Both have a place, of course, but the old-fashioned way is far more engaging. Thanks for the wonderful run through of this great camera system.
That opening sequence was fantastic! Putting those new lights to good use! That was an amazing demonstration of this camera! Is it mainly for portrait work? How is the quality? When do we get to see the outcome? So many questions! Great video Jim! Can't wait to see more!
Glad you enjoyed it! I had a ball putting this one together. Now, let's get to your questions... - Mamiya camera were made for professional and other serious photographers. - Quality of both the camera and images are stellar. - Soon... I hope. I still havent shot one frame of film. That roll of Fomapan in the camera is just waiting to be used. Thanks, Paul. I'll be doing a series of videos using this camera.
I beg the differ folks used it for press photography just as they have used Rollei weddings etc... Use an application is up to shooters aptitude. Let me disclosed some honesty I have used it since late 80's portrait sitting for military families to fast action weddings with a Metz flash unit. Adjust adapt and engage learn that's all
Beautiful camera and I really liked the opening video work 👍. I’m not well versed in the world of film photography but I enjoy these and I learn a lot! That camera still looks in such great condition! Nice lighting set up at the end too, makes me want to get a fill light even though I have liked the “no fill light” look so far in my studio. Nice thorough video mate.
Thanks Rauri. I’m so blessed this Mamiya came my way. It’s so solid. A real quality piece of gear. Most Mamiya cameras were excellent (except the RZ67) and were preferred by portrait photographers. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care and enjoy your weekend.
I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation of the Mamiya C-220! I have two Mamiya C-330's but have never shot with a 220. I have been looking at C220's and may add one to my collection. I like to shoot with the Prism Finder. Thanks for making such a wonderful video presentation!
Just bought one. This was helpful and I am headed to shoot tomorrow. DO you have one of a shoot that you have done with this camera? Thanks. Very helpful.
An excellent, very thorough introduction to the Mamiya c220 etc. I thoroughly enjoyed it even though I've been shooting with Mamiya TLRs since the 1970s!
@@VintageInsightPhotography The shutter release button doesn't work smart-ass, I push down on it and it won't fire, I have to reach in with my thumb or finger and push down on the little lever above the lens.
Good work here. I liked your use of coloured lights for the videography. That added some welcome drama and looked really great. Nitpicking time: Whether the film is 120 or 220, the film is pressed firmly against the "film gate" with it's precision-machined rails. The pressure plate has nothing to do with a change in focal plane position between 120/220. [The focal plane is coincident with the plane defined by the film gate. If the film backing paper was 1 centimetre thick, the film substrate would still be in the same position - - pushed tightly against the film gate. The pressure plate switchover from 120/220 is presumably to handle the differing thickness of the backing paper vs. lack of backing paper -- and maintaining the same pressure of film substrate against the "film gate".
Both George Hurrell and Diane Arbus used the C220 for location shooting. In the Hurrell Hollywood portraits book, there’s a photo of him shooting Julie Andrews on set, and the C220 camera w/135mm lens he’s using is misidentified as a Nikon 35mm! Really. All of Arbus’ famous photos were shot with the Mamiya. When her exhibit was on tour, her C220 camera was on display. The lenses for this camera are distinctive in their beautiful bokeh and slight vignetting.
I always check Ebay "sold" items for an approximate value. I think the camera with an 80mm lens is going for about $200 USD and the "big lens" (180mm?) is in the $100-$200 range. Film camera are the rage right now.
@@kkirk nice! A slight wide angle and a mid telephoto. The 180mm is great for portraiture. I only have the 80mm. Equivalent field of view on a full-frame is 50mm and APSC 35mm.
I had been toying around with the idea of getting a TLR camera but just had not taken the time to really research them yet. I watched this video and fell in love with this camera. I immediately jumped on eBay and found one and just purchased it about an hour ago. I cannot wait for it to get here so I can go out and take some photos. Thank you so much for such an inspiring video filled with great information.
Thanks so much for watching and your inspiring words. Mamiya truly made some great cameras. Let me know when you get the camera and the images you create. Thanks again. Your comments totally made my day.
@@VintageInsightPhotography I got the camera a couple of weeks ago. I just got back my first roll of photos. I love the look but I still have a lot to learn. 😁
I love the tutorial although i don't agree on the filter usage. Because they shine with ND filters. Just screw one on and you can compose and focus without constantly taking it on and off like with a single lens reflex.
That’s a good point! This camera (or almost any TLR) would be great for long exposures. I might try that in a future video! 🤔 Thanks for watching and commenting. 😁
Using the Mamiya C220 for woodland macro photography: th-cam.com/video/VwEfkHiz340/w-d-xo.html
I really enjoyed your review, and how the camera works,, now I need to go out and get one because I can see that I will love it - Thanks
Old cameras are just a work of art.
I’m still wrapping my head around the idea this is an “old camera.” 😳🤣
The C220 is truly well made. It’s just so solid, with no rattles or flimsiness. The build quality is outstanding.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Coincidentally I was watching a video about negative retouchers and printers earlier this week and was amazed by the amount of work that went into it - artwork in itself. Whilst the leaps and bounds forward with digital imaging have made us all retouchers, it is a shame to think that the skill of doing it may be lost completely in the not too distant future. In depth and fascinating look at this camera James. The ingenuity and thought that went into it with the different light syncs and the magnifying glass popping out, a camera to be appreciated for the genius of its engineering
Negative retouchers and airbrush artists. Amazing talents for sure. A Softar filter helped loads too!
I was thrilled beyond belief when that Mamiya C220 dropped in my lap. That roll of Fomapan I loaded is still in the camera, waiting to capture some images. I’ll be taking her out in the field next weekend for some street photography.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I just picked one of these up at the Professional Photographers' of Pennsylvania Fall Convention. I haven't paid for it yet, the seller gave me a chance to run a roll of film through it 1st. I too love square format and I am so excited to see how this camera works. Your information will help me a lot... I generally shoot my Yashica D, and when I saw this for sale I got pretty excited... I subscribed so that I can check out more of your videos! Great job showing the functions!
Thanks so much.
Hey, great video. I’m shooting a Mamiya C3 (1962-1965). It’s about the same camera and it uses the same lenses. The only thing I heard in your video is the part where you use the belly zoom. The numbers appearing next to the lens sizes aren’t there to show you how to control your parallax effect but the numbers tell you the exposure compensation you need to apply to get the right amount of light on the film as the lens is getting further away from the film. (At least that’s what I’ve been told and how I do for close up pictures) In my case I have lines on the glass you see through which tell me the parallax correction. In the C220 I thought the system was build in the « view finder ». Please tell me if I’m wrong…
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
The scale on the side of the C220 has dual purposes:
1) Exposure compensation due to bellows extension, and
2) a scale for roughly adjusting parallax when shooting close up.
For instance, when the scale indicates that the exposure needs to be increased by 1.5 or 2 stops, there are corresponding lines in the focusing screen that indicate the top of the frame. When the exposure compensation is 3 stops, the top of the frame is roughly the center of the ground glass.
The C330 had a red indicator under the focusing screen that moved as the bellows were extended to show the top of the frame.
Enjoy that C3! Mamiya twin lens cameras are great!
@@VintageInsightPhotography Thanks for the spécifications. I have lurned something new wich I didn't knew. I'm gonna check that next time I'm shooting with the C3. Continue making vids about this TLR 👍🤩
Loved the opening sequence👍. This is really handy for me to watch as I have at French SEM TLR camera from the early 1960s that I haven't had the bottle to put film in yet.
I just had a word with myself - I posted I wasn't sure about rewinding the film, then realised you don't you just transfer the spools!
Thanks for watching. This was really fun to put together. That roll of Fomapan I loaded into the C220 is still in the camera… not one frame exposed.
You need to try out that SEM! I’d love to see what you create with it!
@@AndrewWaltonPhotography - yes. Spool to spool. No rewinding. 😁
@@VintageInsightPhotography yes I'll get to it one day. I discovered a box of bits and bobs with it including a close up lens, a lens hood and adaptors for 127 film???
Love your channel! So easy to watch ❤️
I’ve just got a c220 the light seals were toast so ice just changed them today. I’ve bought a chimney finder and have to say it’s amazing!!!
So Easter will be my first trip with this camera.
Thank you so much!
Brendan from Ireland living in Sweden ❤️
Awesome! Enjoy your 220!
That is one sexy camera 😀 very fun opening ❣️ Great, instructional vlog. I learned a lot watching this.
Great curves, for sure! 😘
This was an amazing and essential video! Thank you so much! I just purchased a couple of film cameras (to include the C220) and wanted to ask where you recommend sending film for developing? Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful! I have used The Darkroom in the past with very good results.
One of the best videos I've seen about this camera! I'm learning to work with the C330f and this helped a ton, thank you!
Thank you so much. The Mamiya cameras are great. You’ve got a real treasure there!
See the follow up video focused on how to load 120 film in this (or almost any) medium format camera. th-cam.com/video/5ddSB0457Y4/w-d-xo.html
I have the same one and it's an Amazing great camera! and the lens is super sharp and accurate!
I was positively giddy when it was given to me by my cousin. I am really looking forward to seeing the first images from it. I have shot that roll of Fomapan I loaded in the video, and it's ready to be processed... I just need the time!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy that TLR!
@@VintageInsightPhotography you will be happy with the results! I can compare because I have also the RZ67PROII…and the c220 he has nothing to envy from the RZ
Wow. An RZ67! How’s the film advance working? That seemed to be the Achilles heel of those cameras.
@@lemon58421 , your last comment about the RZ didn’t post. ☹️
I owned one in the mid 1980’s. The advance system kept breaking on mine. The RB67 had a shutter cocking mechanism on the body, and the film advance was on the film back. So, a double crank after taking the shot. The RZ with an RZ back (as you know) cocked the shutter and advanced the film with a single crank on the body lever. Mine couldn’t stand up to the volume I was shooting. I bought some RB backs, but the RZ body gave me fits. I sold it and went to Hasselblad and never looked back.
I photographed about 500 clients every year, and never had equipment failure. A 500ELM in the studio, and a 500 c/m in the field. I almost cried when I sold the system in 1990.
@@VintageInsightPhotography ;-) Yes the hasselblad is amazing too! I had one long time ago and I sold it...and now I regret because the price is higher than long time ago! :-) no problem with my RZ! but he was in super mint condition! :-)
Awesone. Nice Video!
Thanks! It’s a great camera. I might be using it today! 😁
Do you ever encounter issues with the film advancement? I seem to always get stuck around shot 8/9. Would love advice!
How does one trigger a strobe?
Hello I just purchased this camera but my aperture is on the left if the lens while the shutter is to the right
It’s a great camera. The lenses are designed so the shutter will be tripped by the right hand of the user.
@@VintageInsightPhotography thanks got it figured out, any idea why the aperture seems to be closed all the time
@@aiming2shoot the aperture or the shutter? The shutter is in the bottom lens and will open only when making an exposure. The aperture blades are behind the shutter blades, so they can’t be seen from the front of the lens.
@@VintageInsightPhotography thanks for the reply, and yes I was looking at the front shutter blades, I picked up this camera from someone yesterday and had an old roll of film inside. I used up the entire roll but don't think the shutter blades ever opened despite the shutter lever being winded down
Rather than Seeing it as a "defects" turn the page and read it as an option on this particular design it's a bellow system the few designs which allows shooters to get really close inches away I believe from the subject with light lost of course. But the the design come with a built in red bar indicator to earn shooters that the viewing image is the area before the red bar indicator. Google and TH-cam university will not put shine actually users of this camera era. These TLR C220, C330 etc are work horses reliable quality tools sharp as can be minimal moving parts quiet shutters able to change lens wide to tele....
I’m a big fan of the Mamiya twin lens cameras. Sorry if it came across any different.
What a well designed camera - looks like you’ve got a super clean copy, too. I’ve still got some Fomapan 200 left from that Freestyle Black Friday sale last year.
Mamiyas are just so solid! Well, except for the RZ67. 🤣
I hope to do some street photography with it soon. That’ll be interesting, because it is such a slow and deliberate camera to use. I have a roll of Ilford ortho film arriving today for some of the street shots. #noredforyou
We should figure out some type of Ohio/Michigan medium format film challenge or collaboration. 🤔
I've got 2 of the c220f cameras with a full set of lenses. Not used them for a few years, but am itching to get them out again with some HP5. Been shooting digital for a good few years, but digital photography isn't as enjoyable somehow. I like the process of having to load film, wind on, take light meter readings, manually focus, move levers to set aperture and shutter and fire a mechanical shutter - and no batteries to recharge! . It's just more satisfying than having a battery operated camera, with menus and auto focus etc. Both have a place, of course, but the old-fashioned way is far more engaging. Thanks for the wonderful run through of this great camera system.
Thanks. It seems more grounded to use film.
That opening sequence was fantastic! Putting those new lights to good use! That was an amazing demonstration of this camera! Is it mainly for portrait work? How is the quality? When do we get to see the outcome? So many questions! Great video Jim! Can't wait to see more!
Glad you enjoyed it! I had a ball putting this one together. Now, let's get to your questions...
- Mamiya camera were made for professional and other serious photographers.
- Quality of both the camera and images are stellar.
- Soon... I hope. I still havent shot one frame of film. That roll of Fomapan in the camera is just waiting to be used.
Thanks, Paul. I'll be doing a series of videos using this camera.
@@VintageInsightPhotography can't wait to see it!!!
I beg the differ folks used it for press photography just as they have used Rollei weddings etc... Use an application is up to shooters aptitude. Let me disclosed some honesty I have used it since late 80's portrait sitting for military families to fast action weddings with a Metz flash unit. Adjust adapt and engage learn that's all
@@1911geek, Metz strobe. Haven’t heard that name in decades! I used Lumadyne flash for weddings back in the 1980’s.
@@VintageInsightPhotography all good tools I have used many but Metz, Norman, Lumnidyme and Quantum all serves and reliably
Beautiful camera and I really liked the opening video work 👍. I’m not well versed in the world of film photography but I enjoy these and I learn a lot! That camera still looks in such great condition! Nice lighting set up at the end too, makes me want to get a fill light even though I have liked the “no fill light” look so far in my studio. Nice thorough video mate.
Thanks Rauri. I’m so blessed this Mamiya came my way. It’s so solid. A real quality piece of gear. Most Mamiya cameras were excellent (except the RZ67) and were preferred by portrait photographers.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care and enjoy your weekend.
I just picked mine up but noticed some of them have cold shoes. When did they start including cold shoes?
Not sure. I’m thinking a grip with a cold shoe mounted to the camera would have been a better option with the strobes from that era.
Thanks for this video. I lerned a lot more about this camera I own since two years. Best regards Jens
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for stopping by.
I love square format, with which I find it easier to compose.
220 seems very hard to find these days..
Yes. Even in the 1980’s it often wasn’t on shelves and needed to be special ordered.
I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation of the Mamiya C-220! I have two Mamiya C-330's but have never shot with a 220. I have been looking at C220's and may add one to my collection. I like to shoot with the Prism Finder. Thanks for making such a wonderful video presentation!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. My C220 is packed at the moment while we are moving, I've got a couple more videos planned with it.
@@VintageInsightPhotography I'll look forward to seeing them!
Just bought one. This was helpful and I am headed to shoot tomorrow. DO you have one of a shoot that you have done with this camera? Thanks. Very helpful.
Hi, I have a C220-F. Do you know how to remove the focusing screen?
An excellent, very thorough introduction to the Mamiya c220 etc. I thoroughly enjoyed it even though I've been shooting with Mamiya TLRs since the 1970s!
Thanks, Bill. I’ve really been enjoying shooting with this TLR. Thanks for stopping by!
I have a mamiya c220 so i was trying to restore it and this vid was really helpful 👍
I glad this video helped you. Mamiya made great cameras. They are absolutely solid and professional machines. Enjoy your 220 & stay focused!
@@VintageInsightPhotography ofc! and thx 🙂
Good video
Thank you. I’m really looking forward to working with the Mamiya C220.
My shutter won't fire unless I use my thumb, what's the deal?
Only your thumb? What other appendage have you tried?
@@VintageInsightPhotography The shutter release button doesn't work smart-ass, I push down on it and it won't fire, I have to reach in with my thumb or finger and push down on the little lever above the lens.
@@HawklordLI Did you have film loaded? It's impossible to release without film. Unless you use the multi exposure setting.
What a nice vintage camera👍
I think so too! Thanks for watching.
Great review.
Thanks!
Good work here. I liked your use of coloured lights for the videography. That added some welcome drama and looked really great.
Nitpicking time: Whether the film is 120 or 220, the film is pressed firmly against the "film gate" with it's precision-machined rails. The pressure plate has nothing to do with a change in focal plane position between 120/220. [The focal plane is coincident with the plane defined by the film gate.
If the film backing paper was 1 centimetre thick, the film substrate would still be in the same position - - pushed tightly against the film gate. The pressure plate switchover from 120/220 is presumably to handle the differing thickness of the backing paper vs. lack of backing paper -- and maintaining the same pressure of film substrate against the "film gate".
Excellent point. Makes sense.
wow nice video my new friends thanks for sharing dear friends i hope see you around .+1❤👍
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 😁
Both George Hurrell and Diane Arbus used the C220 for location shooting. In the Hurrell Hollywood portraits book, there’s a photo of him shooting Julie Andrews on set, and the C220 camera w/135mm lens he’s using is misidentified as a Nikon 35mm! Really.
All of Arbus’ famous photos were shot with the Mamiya. When her exhibit was on tour, her C220 camera was on display.
The lenses for this camera are distinctive in their beautiful bokeh and slight vignetting.
That’s truly interesting! I’ve really enjoyed the Mamiya 220.
Great James Fisher Video, the Mamiya C220 Camera, thanks for sharing Jim
Glad you enjoyed it, Tony!
Great video! You have helped me make my decision on buying my friends C220, THX!
Good choice!
Excellent in depth on how this camera functions.
Thank you.
I was gifted this camera and now feel confident to use.
@@ledesclos5321 that was an amazing gift! Enjoy using it. It’s truly a well made camera. Any additional lenses?
@@VintageInsightPhotography I have the 65 and 105.
@@ledesclos5321 nice! I have only the 80mm. The 105 will be good for portraits and the 65 is a good landscape lens. It’s a jackpot for sure!
Really interesting and informative video. I own the earlier C2 model and I love it.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent reminder of operation of a brilliant camera. Very well presented.
Thank you. 😁
Thank you for the great guide, Jim!
Thank you!
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Thanks for the throughout explaining .❤
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing video and walkthrough. Thanks a lot. Much appreciated. 🙏
opening sequence was nice
Thanks! A lot of work went into it. Thanks for watching.
What are these cameras worth I have 2 in good condition one with a big lenses and one with a smaller lense
I always check Ebay "sold" items for an approximate value. I think the camera with an 80mm lens is going for about $200 USD and the "big lens" (180mm?) is in the $100-$200 range. Film camera are the rage right now.
@@VintageInsightPhotography got a 65mm and a 180mm
@@kkirk nice! A slight wide angle and a mid telephoto. The 180mm is great for portraiture.
I only have the 80mm. Equivalent field of view on a full-frame is 50mm and APSC 35mm.
I had been toying around with the idea of getting a TLR camera but just had not taken the time to really research them yet. I watched this video and fell in love with this camera. I immediately jumped on eBay and found one and just purchased it about an hour ago. I cannot wait for it to get here so I can go out and take some photos. Thank you so much for such an inspiring video filled with great information.
Thanks so much for watching and your inspiring words. Mamiya truly made some great cameras.
Let me know when you get the camera and the images you create.
Thanks again. Your comments totally made my day.
@@VintageInsightPhotography I got the camera a couple of weeks ago. I just got back my first roll of photos. I love the look but I still have a lot to learn. 😁
@@allisonbergeron8048 have fun with it. I’ll be doing more videos featuring the C220.
I love the tutorial although i don't agree on the filter usage. Because they shine with ND filters. Just screw one on and you can compose and focus without constantly taking it on and off like with a single lens reflex.
That’s a good point! This camera (or almost any TLR) would be great for long exposures. I might try that in a future video! 🤔
Thanks for watching and commenting. 😁