My Favourite Medium Format Camera - Mamiya 645 Pro Impressions & Zine Details

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[glowingeye]

Came for the camera, stayed for the photos. These are stunning and among the very best I've ever seen. B/W is amazing and offers so much potential. I'm kinda sad that the Zine is sold out, I would have loved to own a copy, but that's just how it is. Thanks for the great work and this video! Also, the Mamiya 645 Pro is a great camera but prices really went through the roof and they're kinda hard to find in really good condition.

[aarontimm]

Those zine photos are timeless! I have the m645 super on the way and so excited to use it, I want the waist level finder though

[khadijahmalone]

Love your work! The editing, music, photographs, everything...beautiful!!

[davehyper]

Brilliant, just about nailed every aspect of this camera and what it can produce! your photographs are excellent sir!

[tirsogonzalez]

They are great cameras, in 1980 I had 3 645 1000s for wedding photography, 645 is the perfect format for 8x10, 11x14 and a well expose negative at 16x20 not a problem. Now I only shoot 4x5. good video and nice photos. Keep fim alive.

[edventures]

I’m just getting into film and I really like the mamiya 645 + waste viewfinder so I hopped over to eBay and a decent one is going for $800-$1, 200 as of may 2022.. this is the price for the super as well. You can get a regular one for around $600-800 but I think I’m going for the super. I’m so excited to get my hands one one and start shooting! (:

[wilkbor]

Great job on the zine. I'm happy to see at least some photographers still support film.

[codyallen]

welp that is gonna have to be my next medium format camera. currently shooting a yashica 635. loved the video...production, content, music ya got it all. I also commend you for putting some thought into your publication; the graphic design looks great and there's a concept behind it and an homage to photo history; not just your typical instazine.

[edinburghtumuran]

That was a very very comprehensive review of the Mamiya 645! I have my analog photography vlog too! More power!

[henryt]

This was a wonderful review, huge fan of your street photography and would love to try this camera on the streets of Bristol where I live!

[mmatiasautio]

Just found about your channel, what a great video! So inspiring to see that kind of "old style" street photography. That just might be my favourite style of street photography. I have also been pondering on medium format, but I don't like rangefinders that much, so this Mamiya 645 seems like a perfect candidate! :)

[TristanHarward]

Amazing, a review by an actual phenomenal photographer. Instantly bought your latest book (would love 'crossed with care' too if you've got any left).

[leeo.alexander]

Your images are great. My first introduction to medium format was in 1978, Germany, with an M645. Now I have about three there are working and I am attempting to repair four more. I hope to share one or two with my photo club members and hopefully get some that have never shot film to get more intentional with their shooting. I also have the Mamiya 645 Pro TL and a Super. They are very utilitarian and easy to use. I have used the 80mm/1.9 lens and that is a real nice lens. I have experimented with this lens on my digital cameras with a shift lens adapter.

[EdwardCn]

Those photos on the zine are absolutely incredible!

[chrispatmore]

I have a Mamiya 645 Super (two actually), with a similar set up, plus a 45mm wide and a 200mm. I got them a couple of years ago when they were a quite a bit cheaper than they are now. In fact, I got one of the bodies for £25 because it was sold as "spares or repairs". I put a new battery in it and it worked perfectly. Great little-ish cameras. I also have a Bronica SQ for those times I need/want to shoot square.

[pushingfilm]

That looks like an amazing body of work, inspiring stuff!

[e.alvarez]

Your zine looks amazing, I saw it some time ago but somehow slipped my mind. Now I just ordered a copy :)
It is nice knowing the main camera you used for the project. I can relate to that compromise you were talking about. I recently got my hands on a Zenza Bronica S2 and the camera it's built like a tank, sounds like a tank, and it's also quite heavy. Also, thank you for the tip with those lugs! I hope they fit the Bronica as well.

[psycomantis]

Great vid Shane. I picked up a yashica mat 124g recently as my first medium format and I love it. Something about shooting through the ground glass is great.

[lewiswilliamson]

they are some beautiful shots there. great work.

[jordvnpvtino]

Great video, Great photos. You have definitely persuaded me into getting one