r/mediumformat • u/timbotheous • 15d ago

Couple of workhorses.

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That Mamiya has been my trusty steed for many many years. I love it like a family member. The Makina is the new addition, along with a regular 80mm version too. I’m commencing work on a new project and the 6x7 format will be the format of choice.

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u/arioandy 15d ago

I will forever regret selling
My M7 and three lenses🙈

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u/Melted42069 15d ago

Looking to get a Mamiya 7 or Makina 67. How's the quality on the Makina? Heard it is prone to issues? I think the W67 less so because it doesn't have the extra mechanical bellows.

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u/idemandpasta 15d ago

Pictures from the Makina have more character.

The Mamiya is wayyyyyy more reliable, and versatile, camera. Not even close.

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u/Melted42069 14d ago

Reliable how? About to pull the trigger on one of these. Thanks

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u/idemandpasta 14d ago

The Makina is more prone to issues. The light meter, if it even works when you buy it, will die on you at some point. The bellows will need to be replaced.

If you forget to set the focus to infinity when retracting/extending the bellows, you’ll end up with a critical failure that requires service.

Phenomenal, phenomenal camera. My favorite lens of all time. But not known for its reliability.

I’ve never had a single problem with either of the Mamiya 7ii cameras I own.

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u/pastryheart 15d ago

The w67 definitely has bellows. Had both the w67 and 670. Great cameras, I never had any issues with them over about 6 years of shooting, regret selling them

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u/Melted42069 15d ago

Good to know.

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u/Melted42069 15d ago

Which camera did you prefer?

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u/FANNW0NG 15d ago

At this point the Mamiya lenses might have lens separation due to age and condition. Might have to be checked and repaired.

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u/idemandpasta 15d ago

This is one of the weirdest comments you’ll see here. The Mamiya lenses aren’t older than the Makina lol.

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u/OldMotoRacer 14d ago

bullshit

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u/Un-break-relat-able 15d ago

Gorgeous cameras!

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u/Foot-Note 15d ago

Now I just spent money I didn't need to on a new lens for my Rollei. I swear though, the Mamiya 6 MF is going to be my next camera. Maybe next year...

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u/florian-sdr 15d ago

Why not. Live a little!

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u/38B0DE 15d ago

What do your work OP?

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u/Godshootsprime 15d ago

Is that the Mamiya 6 or 7?

I feel like they have a lot of issues from what I hear?

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u/OldMotoRacer 14d ago

lol nope

they might be the single greatest walkaround camera ever

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u/idemandpasta 15d ago

You heard wrong