Mamiya 6
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Repair Queue for Mamiya 6/7 Cameras and Lenses
Most of my clients are patient with the time it takes to service their camera. This photo is of my current queue for Mamiya 6/7 cameras and lenses (this…
Mamiya 7 vs Mamiya Universal: Rangefinder Systems Compared
This is a comparison of a Mamiya 7 and a Mamiya Universal. More specifically, I will compare the rangefinder systems. If you are shopping for a Mamiya…
Mamiya 6 with 50mm Lens for Sale
This post is a little different than normal. Does not happen often but I have a Mamiya 6 for sale. It has the 50mm lens and overall the camera and lens…
Mamiya 7 65mm Lens: Sticking Shutter Blades from Residue
This Mamiya 7 65mm lens had an issue with sticking shutter blades. While this is often caused by oil contamination on the blades, this would not be common…
Mamiya 6/7 Rangefinder Calibration: Lenses vs Bodies
The most common issue that I get contacted about is rangefinder calibration on the Mamiya 6/7. And, often the conversation is: “I just purchased a new lens…
Mamiya 6: Power Switch Not Turning Off After a Previous Repair
This Mamiya 6 had the complaint of the power switch not turning off. Not a common issue so the top cover needed to be removed to investigate The problem…
Mamiya 6 vs Mamiya 7: Light Meter Photocell Location
Recently a question came up about the meter systems on the Mamiya 7/7II versus the Mamiya 6. Since I am servicing one of each today, this might be a good…
Mamiya 7II: Unstable Meter Display from a Loose ISO Dial
This Mamiya 7II arrived with the complaint that the meter display was not stable and would change from the correct setting to the overexposure arrow. Sure…
645 Super vs Pro: Buying Advice and a Bad DIY Mirror Stop
If you are looking to purchase a 645 Super/Pro/Pro TL, I’d recommend not getting a Super. While these models all look pretty similar externally (and…
Marshal Press 6x9: Rangefinder Adjustment and History
This camera being serviced is a bit unusual: a Marshal Press 6x9. While not that hard to find in Japan, there was no U.S. importer and possibly none in…
Mamiya 7 65mm Lens: Shutter Magnet Not Holding
The Mamiya 6/7 lenses are fairly robust but lately I have been seeing a lot of them for service. Maybe age is catching up with them. This 65mm lens came…
Mamiya 6 50mm Lens: Bent Cocking Shaft and Shutter Replacement
This Mamiya 6 50mm lens would not release the shutter blades. After disassembly, I found that the cocking shaft in the shutter was binding, slightly bent…
Mamiya 7 43mm, 65mm, 150mm, 210mm: Locking Shutters Open
This service involves modification of four Mamiya 7 lenses: 43mm, 65mm, 150mm and 210mm). My client requires that these lenses have the shutter blades…
Mamiya 6: Checking the Light Meter for Auto Exposure Errors
A Mamiya 6 came into the shop with a complaint of incorrect exposure on the A setting. The first photo shows the pieces necessary for checking the light…
Mamiya 6/7 and RZ67: Why There Are No In-Between Shutter Speeds
I've been asked why some cameras will not produce an in-between shutter speed on the shutter dial. While mechanically controlled shutters have their own…
Mamiya 6: Stuck Counter and Problems with Used Replacement Parts
This Mamiya 6 came into the shop with a stuck counter and wind lever and damaged top cover. Since the counter frame window was missing, it is obvious that…
Mamiya 6 50mm Lens: Full Open Shutter Modification
This Mamiya 6 50mm lens is in the shop for modification to full open shutter. I have clients who need this mod to be able to use the lenses (Mamiya 6/7) on…
Mamiya 6: Cutting Replacement Viewfinder Glass
Servicing a Mamiya 6 with a broken viewfinder glass. While replacing broken viewfinder glass is a regular repair for me on the Mamiya 6/7 models, for some…
Mamiya 7 65mm Lens: Full Open Shutter Modification
Modifying a Mamiya 7 65mm lens for full open shutter operation. Since the Mamiya 6/7 lenses have shutters that stay closed normally, they can't be used…
Mamiya 6: Stuck Frame Lines and Broken Viewfinder Glass
This Mamiya 6 came into the shop with a complaint of the frame finder lines not moving (stuck on 50mm). This tells me that the frame finder mechanism is…
Mamiya 6: Battery Drain From a Loose Metal Part
This Mamiya 6 came into the shop with a complaint of a broken frame finder glass and problems with the battery not making connection. On initial…
Mamiya 6: Loose Wind Lever and Glue Residue
Servicing a Mamiya 6 and lenses. There were a few issues to deal with, most obvious was the wind lever that was loose. After removing the rubber covering…
Flange-to-Film Distance Fixtures for Mamiya Cameras
Still doing spring cleaning at the shop and thought this would be a good time to show some of the fixtures used for Mamiya flange to film distance and…
Mamiya 6: Replacing Broken Viewfinder Glass
Servicing a Mamiya 6 with a broken viewfinder glass. For some reason, I see more Mamiya 6 cameras with broken finder glass than Mamiya 7. No idea why…