MAMIYA C3 Professional ( introduced in1962)
- Medium format TLR, Twin Lens Reflex camera.
- 120 film, 6x6 square format;
- Interchangeable Lens-Shutter assembly: accepts all Mamiya C-series TLR lenses
- LENS-SHUTTER ASSEMBLY: Standard 105mm fast f/3.5 Mamiya Sekor black
The C3 Professional is part of the MAMIYA C series of professional level TLR cameras (1956 to 1994) which offers high quality optics, interchangeable lens-shutter assembly, and bellows focusing for extreme close range photography.
The interchangeable lens-shutter assembly system offers two major advantages over most standard TLRs:
-The shutter is part of this assembly and is therefore completely separate from the camera. This means a faulty shutter, the weakest part of a camera, can easily be dealt with by swapping the lens, allowing you to continue working on your project without disruption. The faulty lens/shutter assembly can then be sent for repair, while you keep on using the camera with other lenses.
- The same TLR camera can be used for studio portraits or fashion photography, and wide angle photography, say for wedding or corporate group shots.
Condition:
The camera is in excellent condition, without almost any signs of use.
What we've done:
Body:
- Body deep cleaned.
- Focusing screen in good condition, showing minor signs of use.
- Mirror cleaned and in great condition.
- New light seal fitted.
- Film advance and exposure counter tested and accurate.
- The bellows is in great light-tight condition, with very crisp edges.
- The focusing movement is very smooth.
Lens and shutter assembly: Mamiya Sekor 105mm f/3.5, Seikosha-S, Shutter speeds B, 1s-1/500s
- Lens assembly stripped, cleaned, re-lubricated and adjusted.
- Overall condition: very good.
- Viewing lens: very good.
- Taking lens: very good, producing crisp sharp pictures (see attached photo of our own test).
Copal Shutter: Shutter serviced, cleaned and lubricated.
Functions: All tested and working as they should
Included are:
- original metal front lens cap
- new design neck strap.
MAMIYA C3 6x6 TLR with 105mm f:3.5 Sekor Seikosha-S lens.
Type: Interchangeable Lens, Twin-Lens Reflex Camera
for 120-Size Film.
Negative Size: 6x6 cm (2x24 inch), 12 exposures
per film.
Standard Lens: MAMIYA-SEKOR F 3.5, f = 105 mm, 4
elements in 3 groups, 41 ° 20 'picture angle.
Shutter SEIKOSHA-S, B and 1 to 1/500 Sec. Synchro
flash with M and X settings. Manual cocking. Shut
ter release either by body shutter lever (with socket
for cable release) or by direct release lever.
Lens Change Method: Lens/ shutter assemblies changed.
by a simple and dependable locking and safety device.
Focusing: Rack and pinion adjustment with bellows ex
tension.
Viewfinder: Fresnel lens backed ground glass focusing
screen is shaded by removable hood incorporating
magnifying glass and frame-type" sports "finder.
Film Advance: By folding crank. Automatic filmstop
and positive double exposure prevention (over-ride
provided). Start mark matching at film loading with
automatic positioning of first frame. Frame intervals
automatically adjusted. Film counter automatically
re-sets at each reloading.
Other features: Double safety catch for backlid. Backlid
removable for replacement with single exposure at
tachment for cut film or dry plate photography. Ex
posure correction scale. Parallax correction scale.
Graphic distance scale. Film type indication.
Dimensions: 93 mm × 159 mm × 108 mm (without hood)Weight: 1810g
Should your camera fail within the guarantee period, we promise to fix it, replace it with an identical or similar camera or to offer you a refund. This is subject to Terms and Conditions, as set out below.
More importantly, our guarantee is a guarantee of quality:
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Your camera has been serviced, as described to you upon purchase. We promise that the work described has indeed been done, and that your camera will function as it should (taking into account any flaw as described below)
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We promise to describe any known flaw or fault.
What our guarantee covers:
-Any fault or breakdown of the camera arising after purchase, that was not previously described at the time of sale, subject to the exclusions set out below.
What our guarantee does not cover:
- Any fault or flaw that was described at the time of purchase.
- Accidental damage, wear and tear, You are advised to keep your camera protected when not in use, to avoid damage from sand, dust, loose items in a bag. Remember your film camera is not at all as impervious to dust and water as your digital equipment.
- Damage due to poor handling of the camera. We strongly advise you to become familiar with the instruction manual.
- Cosmetic damage
- Any attempt to repair the camera by anyone other than us (be that the owner or any third party, including professional camera repair services not associated with us) will void the guarantee. We will not be liable for the cost of any repair carried out by any unauthorised person.
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