Rangefinder
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Mamiya 7 80mm Lens: Rangefinder Cam Far Out of Spec
The complaint on this Mamiya 7 w/80mm lens body/lens combination is that the images are not sharp. But, the rangefinder lined up perfectly. A quick exam…
Mamiya 7: Cracked Top Cover and Windows, Kenco Filter Test
Two items that win in the weekly catagories for 1.) most damaged camera and 2.) poorest quality filter. The Mamiya 7 in the first photo not only had a…
Mamiya 7II: Rangefinder Replacement After Failed Calibration
This Mamiya 7II arrived for a repair to the cable release socket initially. As part of the repair process, the complete camera gets evaluated and I found…
Mamiya 7 80mm Lens: Unsharp Images, Cam and Focus Calibration
My client sent in his Mamiya 7 and 80mm lens complaining of images that did not have optimum sharpness. On checking the camera rangefinder, I found it to…
Mamiya 7/7II: Rangefinder Calibration and Adjusting Screw Damage
One of the most common services that I provide is rangefinder calibration on the Mamiya 7/7II. While it may seem like a simple process, the details can go…
Mamiya 6 75mm Lens: Unsharp Images from Loose Front Element
Sometimes the problem on a camera/lens turns out to be something different than what is first expected. In this case, my client told me that his Mamiya 6…
Mamiya 7: Rangefinder Control Mechanism Explained
The first photo shows most of the major parts of the Mamiya 7 : the main body, wind mechanism, rangefinder, shutter speed assembly and front lens mount…
Mamiya 7: Impact Damage to Rangefinder, Frame Lines and Flash Sync
This Mamiya 7 had impact damage and due to that, the rangefinder and frame finder lines needed attention. Also the top cover trauma caused the flash sync…
Mamiya 6/7: Rangefinder Calibration of Lenses and Field Check
The question of rangefinder calibration comes up constantly with Mamiya 6/7 owners. Generally, a quick field test is to focus on something at infinity (a…
Mamiya 7II: Replacing Shattered Viewfinder and Frame Finder Glass
This has been a week for replacing broken Mamiya 7 viewfinder glass on a number of bodies. This particular Mamiya 7II was very unlucky, both the viewfinder…
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…
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 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 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…
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 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 New in Box: Rangefinder Calibration Before Sale
This Mamiya 7 is a bit unusual in that it came in with the original box and packing. My client told me that he bought it new in Japan and used it very…
Mamiya 7II: Dropped Camera, Stuck Rangefinder and Flange Check
This Mamiya 7II outfit came in for examination after being dropped. The immediate symptom was that the rangefinder would not move. And the 80mm lens was…
Mamiya 7 65mm Lens: Recalibrating the Rangefinder Unit
This Mamiya 7 65mm lens needed some servicing to the shutter mechanism that required the shutter to be removed from the lens. This means removing the…
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 210mm Lens: Service and Lack of Rangefinder Coupling
Servicing a Mamiya 7 210mm lens. The 210mm lens is a bit of an oddball in that it does not rangefinder couple to the camera body. So, you have to estimate…