Does Mamiya 645 have autofocus?

The Mamiya 645 Manual-Focus lenses will work on all manual-focus bodies. They will also work on autofocus bodies such as the Mamiya 645AF, Mamiya 645DF and Phase One 645DF, but manual-focus lenses will require light metering after the lens has been stopped down, unlike native autofocus lenses.

Is Mamiya 645 heavy?

The Mamiya 7 II and its rangefinder design simply isn’t suited for that kind of shooting, and the RB67 is heavy enough with the standard 90mm lens, let alone the 500mm f/6 lens that weighs more than 5 lb itself.

Is the Mamiya 645 fully mechanical?

The Mamiya 645 1000s is the perfect combination of quality and price for a beginner. It has a mechanical, old-school feel with a super sturdy build. The thing that makes the Mamiya 645 1000s so amazing is it’s standard lens. The standard lens for the camera is the Mamiya 80mm 2.8.

Is Mamiya 645 Sharp?

Mamiya claims these M645 lenses are “razor-sharp.” I’m not entirely positive this is the case when compared to newer lenses, though that’s probably to be expected.

Is the Mamiya 645 mechanical?

Characterized as being the workhorse in the medium format camera industry, the Mamiya M645 1000S incorporates mechanical, electronic, and optical technology. The M645 1000S has 6×4. 5cm format that is three times larger than 35mm SLRs.

Is 645 a medium format?

If you’re new to analog photography, or already have a 35mm camera, then a 645 medium format camera is a perfect choice. 645 cameras are ideal for beginners because you get more shots per roll, and the system is cheap to get started with.

What is the difference between Mamiya 645 Super and Pro?

I owned the 645 Pro, the difference between the two cameras is minimal. The only difference is the super will work at 1/60 without a battery where as the pro will not work without a battery I would go for the pro just because the light meter is working on the prism finder.

How do you open a Mamiya 645?

To do this properly, grab the release latch (sides of ‘120’) and gently press the cartridge back in the rear of the camera until you hear a *click*. Once you hear a click, fold the back door up and push the back cover latch in the direction of the arrow and press the memo clip down until the back door clicks shut.

How do you seal a Kodak 120 film?

Kodak and Ilford rolls are sealed with tiny bit of moisture, so lick the end of the tape like a stamp before sealing. Do not use transparent tape when sealing your roll. If you are worried about your rolls coming open, the best thing to use is a small rubber band.

Does Mamiya 645 have a light meter?

Thanks for any input! The M645 models do not have meters built into the bodies. They are only in the “metered” prism finders.

Is 645 that much better than 35mm?

That said, he believes that 645 is a great step up in many cases from 35mm. Working with a larger negative mean you get finer details, less apparent grain at similar image sizes, and smoother tones. Side by side, 645 versus 35mm are markedly different if you were to view the negatives side by side.

How much bigger is 645 vs 35mm?

645 Lens	35mm Equivalent
55mm	35mm
75mm	45mm
80mm	50mm
120mm	75mm

Is 120 film still available?

120 film is still a very popular medium format film, especially with the recent popularity of the Holga. The 120 film format was originally introduced by Eastman Kodak for its Brownie No. 2 in 1901. The 620 roll film was the same size, but didn’t have a spool and is discontinued.

Is 220 film still available?

Although 220 film is no longer being produced, we are still happy to process any expired 220 film. Unlike 120, there is no backing paper behind the film itself, just a leader and a trailer.

Does 120 film need to be refrigerated?

Film gets damaged when it’s out in the heat, but it also gets damaged if moisture builds up through condensation while the roll is coming up to room temperature. If the film is left in its case, or in the foil wrapping for 120 film, it will warm up to room temperature without any issues.

Is 645 a good format?

645 format cameras are perfect for portrait, wedding, and landscape photographers who want to get a few extra shots per roll of 120 film. The system offers lenses with larger apertures, better autofocus, exceptionally sharp lenses, and has 3x higher resolution than 35mm film.

Is medium format film better than 35mm?

Medium format gives far better technical quality than 35mm and is just as easy to use, since the film comes in rolls you can load in daylight like 35mm. Mamiya and Pentax and Contax make autofocus motordrive cameras and zoom lenses, so you have no excuses. Medium format is great for everything.

What is the difference between the Mamiya 645 AF and 645 DF?

The Phase One 645 AF is essentially identical to the Mamiya 645 AFDIII. A digital-only camera body of very similar specification, the 645 DF is sold under both the Mamiya brand, with their DM series of digital backs (22 to 33 MP) and with the Phase One brand, with backs up to 60 MP.

Is the AF mount compatible with the Mamiya M645?

The AF mount is compatible, in a limited way, with the lenses for the preceding models (the Mamiya M645 and M645 Super/Pro series cameras). The manual-focus lenses can be fitted to the new mount, but the AF cameras do not have the pin to mate with the aperture yoke on these lenses, so stopped-down metering must be used.

How do I manually focus my Mamiya 645 AF telephoto and zoom lenses?

All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens FORWARD until it clicks. When this is done, the “Auto Focus” inscription on the lens barrel is covered and the lens can then be focused manually.

What is the difference between the 645 and 645 AF series cameras?

The range of lens designations is very similar to that provided for the earlier, manual-focus cameras (the Mamiya M645 and M645 Super/Pro series cameras). Whereas the M645 Super/Pro series cameras had polycarbonate bodies, the 645 AF series have aluminium bodies.