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PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:29 pm    Post subject: MAMIYA C3 - sorry long post... Reply with quote

I received a parcel a few days ago...

Here is the new monster, size compared to Canon 40D

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For 100€, delivery included...


Last edited by Olivier on Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:52 am; edited 3 times in total


PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

congrats! great series of pics from this beauty, and you keep the best for the end, 100€ Shocked


PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thx Poilu. Very Happy

How are you ?
Are the greek islands always so beautiful with gentle men and ladies ?


PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey looking good, great camera !


PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello Olivier,Wow....
A very beautiful camera and you displayed it nicely in this series.I did not know how big it was until you showed the comparison between the cameras.
I look forward to seeing your samples from this Mamiya camera.


PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can we have a better photo of the DOF table too. Smile


PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

mo wrote:
I did not know how big it was until you showed the comparison between the cameras.


Oliver, you should show the camera on scales with its impressive weight!


PostPosted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you all.

Moïra, I was surprised by the size of this camera when I received it, as I was surprised by the case as I didn't have any picture of it when I bought the package.
So, I found it interesting to compare with a usual and known Dslr. Smile

About weights :
Canon 40D + 17-85mm IS USM = 1,365 Kg
Mamiya C3 Professional + Twin Lenses Sekor 2.8/80mm = 1,845 Kg

About dof tables, I'll try to take better photos. I have these tables for :
- Mamiya-Sekor 10.5 cm f3.5
- Mamiya-Sekor 8.0 cm f2.8
- Mamiya-Sekor 13.5 cm f4.5
- Mamiya-Sekor 18.0 cm f4.5
- Mamiya-Sekor 6.5 cm f3.5
- Mamiya-Kominar 8.0 cm f3.7
Circles of confusion 3.1/1000 inch for all.

They are written in imperial system and I wonder how to translate in metric system...
For instance :
Circle of confusion 3.1/1,000 inch = ?
Distance 30 feet = ?
DoF at f2.8 = 23' 4 1/4" 42' 1/4" = ?
Very Happy


PostPosted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 1:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats, Olivier! Looks in great shape and for the price, a steal!


PostPosted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you Bill.

I received the new seals. The old ones are completely ruined. I'll replace it soon and shoot the old roll to give it a try.

I cleaned the optics and blowed air on the viewfinder parts and in the chamber to blow away dust.
It's very easy and convenient, which makes me respectfull of our ancient engineers skills and knowledge.
And absolutely no electric or electronic, everything's mechanical and manual.

Have a nice day. Smile


PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Due to server crash some months ago, pictures disappeared.
I've uploaded them again.

and add some shots taken with Kodak T-Max 400, developed in Kodak XTol 1+1 and scanned with Epson 4490. No post processing.


#1 Serious pose...


#2 Much more fun.


#3 The photograph (pictures doubled with 5DMkII and Canon EF 1.8/85mm to compare)


#4 In the garden


PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gorgeous camera and lovely results from it!


PostPosted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you JJB. Smile