Near MINT Mamiya C3 Professional Pro Medium Format 6x6 TLR Film Camera JAPAN #3909
Description
Key Features
Mamiya C3 Professional — Medium Format TLR with Interchangeable Lenses
The Mamiya C3 Professional is a 6x6cm medium format twin-lens reflex camera from Mamiya's C series lineup, representing the professional tier of the interchangeable-lens TLR system. Unlike fixed-lens TLRs such as the Rolleiflex, the C3 accepts interchangeable lens pairs, making it a highly flexible medium format system for studio and field use.
Interchangeable Lens System
The C3 uses paired taking and viewing lenses that are changed together as a unit — a design unique to the Mamiya C series among TLR cameras. This allows the system to cover a range of focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto while retaining the waist-level TLR viewing experience.
6x6 Square Format
The 6x6cm square negative eliminates the need to decide between landscape and portrait orientation at the time of shooting, delivering significantly greater detail and tonal range than 35mm. The square format suits a wide range of subjects from portraiture to landscape and commercial photography.
Bellows Focusing System
The C3 uses an internal bellows mechanism for focusing, enabling close focusing across all lens pairs without additional accessories. The bellows also allows for a greater focus throw than helicoid-based systems, providing fine control at close distances.
Waist-Level Viewing
The ground glass screen is viewed from above at waist level, encouraging a deliberate approach to composition and offering a perspective distinct from eye-level photography.
C Series Lens Compatibility
Compatible with the full range of Mamiya C series lens pairs, covering focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto. Lenses designed for the C series are interchangeable across all C series body generations including the C2, C22, C3, C33, C220, and C330.
Total Condition
Near MINT
Serial Number
213095
Appearance
Appearance is excellent.
Tiny scuffs from normal use.*Please check photos for details.
Optics
Excellent condition.
The viewfinder is very clean and provides excellent visibility.
Functionality
Tested and basic functions confirmed.
Items included
Everything shown in the photos is included.
Remarks:
Above condition is based on my own opinion.
Please check the photo carefully and feel free to contact me if you have any questions before placing order!
Thank you.
Shipment
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Returns
We offer an unconditional return policy for all buyers.
-If you are not satisfied, please contact us within 30 days of receiving the item.
-All returned items must be in their original condition.
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-Do not use the eBay return request function in the first step.
-Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the seller.
International Buyers
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