Mamiya 7
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Mamiya 7 65mm Lens: Loose Filter Ring Screws
A common issue with the Mamiya 7 lenses is that the filter ring screws become loose. The video shows how this 65mm lens arrived with the front ring loose…
Mamiya 6: Cutting Replacement Rangefinder Windows
Getting ready for Mamiya 6 rangefinder window replacements this week. I generally cut a small quantity of them for preparation of these repairs. For some…
Mamiya 7: Rangefinder Calibration Views and When to Calibrate
I had a number of questions, both posted here and in direct contact with me regarding my last post of rangefinder calibration on the Mamiya 7. So, I have…
Mamiya 7: Rangefinder Calibration Setup with One Meter Target
I am often asked about rangefinder calibrations on the Mamiya 7 and it is the most common service that I do on these cameras. The Mamiya 7 has three points…
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 Lens Checkout: Rangefinder Cam, Flex Cable and Filter Tests
Probably the most commonly done service here in the shop is rangefinder check/adjust on Mamiya 7 cameras and lenses. This outfit came in with complaints of…
Mamiya 7II: Rangefinder and Frame Line Calibration
This very clean Mamiya 7II came into the shop with rangefinder and frame line issues. The frame lines where not calibrated and during disassembly I found…
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 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 7 150mm Lens: Replacing a Bent Filter Ring
This 150mm Mamiya 7 lens was attached to a Mamiya 7II and it took a fall. Fortunately, the lens filter ring absorbed most of the energy and the camera and…
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 7II: Cracked Double Exposure Lever
The Mamiya 7II has two issues with parts on the top cover that can cause problems with the camera. The first, a broken self timer button, I have covered in…
Mamiya 7II: Glued Wind Lever Cover Loosening the Screw
This Mamiya 7II arrived needing some minor service, mostly a rangefinder calibration. My client mentioned that the rubber cover over the wind lever was…
Mamiya 7 80mm Lens: Bent Filter Ring and Sand in the Focus Helicoid
This Mamiya 7 80mm lens came into the shop with a badly damaged front filter ring and stuck focus. Not only was the filter ring deeply bent, but the name…
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…
Mamiya 7 65mm Lens: Flex Cable, Cold Shutter Delay, Focus Issues
This Mamiya 7 65mm lens came into the shop with a few issues: Broken flex cable (very common) Delayed shutter release Focus issues The broken flex cable is…
Mamiya 7II: B Setting Failure and Battery Drain
This Mamiya 7II arrived with two issues: 1.) B shutter setting did not work and 2.) Battery drain. Turns out they were related problems. The camera, owned…
Mamiya 7II: Broken Plastic Battery Cover Caps
I have had two Mamiya 7II models come into the shop this week with broken plastic battery covers so it looks like time to revisit this topic. Although the…
Mamiya 7 80mm Lens: Reassembling a Client-Disassembled Lens
This Mamiya 7 80mm lens arrived at my shop in pieces. No problem with USPS, the lens had already been disassembled a bit when it was shipped out to me! My…
UV Filters on Mamiya 7 Lenses: Testing for Parallel Surfaces
This is a tale of two filters and why I feel it is important to get high quality UV filters. When lenses come into the shop with a UV/Sky filter installed…
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 7 80mm Lens: Filter Ring Replacement and Rangefinder Cam
This Mamiya 7 80mm lens arrived with two issues: 1.) damaged filter ring 2.) rangefinder calibration off. While I can normally straighten damaged filter…
Mamiya 7 43mm N Lens: Removing the Rear Element and Name Ring
Servicing a Mamiya 7 43mm N lens. The 43mm has a different build than the 80mm and 65mm especially in the rangefinder mechanism. This is because of the…