Mamiya 645 Pro TL Overview & Sample Photos

In this video, I give you an overview of the Mamiya 645 Pro TL and explain how it became my first medium format camera. I talk about some of the camera's advantages and disadvantages and show sample photos from selected portrait sessions.

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[wtfwhyisthisnotavailable]

"You can buy for 300 to 400 EUR on ebay" *cries in 2020* cant find anything cheaper than 800

[kairulabas]

Always come here for your lovely voice, Max....

[NoosaHeads]

I've had all manner of 120 cameras. The Rolleiflex and the Mamiya are my favourites. Hasselblad are good - when they're working. They are incredibly expensive to repair and many repairers are incompetent.

[jonnynoakes]

I bought one a couple of years ago for about 400 uk. Sold it, regretted it ever since, and bought one again last night for... 1100 uk 🤷‍♂️😂

[TheNo]

Max, I said it before but I need to say it again. I can't get enough of your videos. So pleasure to watch and listen to. Absolutely amazing work you do! And of course, I can't wait for more :) Thank you! Greetings from Czech republic

[Stop-All-War]

Lovely in focus shots & well exposed & beautifully processed film, with an intelligent video..bravo Sir.
Subscribed!! 📸

[Oliver-gammarART]

Did you ever use a 645 AFD? I am between a Pro TL and the nice looking AFD (I, II or III) with filmback.

[mikethebeginner]

Note to the videographer...we want to look at the CAMERA, not at you...no offense.

[VanDan]

Hey Max, I have just discovered your channel, very promising :) Your voice is pleasant to listen and your pictures are very interesting. Keep up the good work !

[joegalka]

Hi Max, Im trying to decide between Hasselblad 503cw with 645 back and 90 degree prism finder with metering and Mamiya 645 Pro TL
With prism and metering. How much would I be losing in optics if anything? I know there is a price difference. Also which do think would be more reliable and easier to get fixed? Thanks

[rbruce]

I loved this camera! The amount of film saved vs 6 X 9 or even 6 X 6 was twice as much and the size of the negative was twice as much as the 35 mm film! In the era of film scanning it meant higher resolution for printing and cheaper cost per frame. The Mamiya lenses were made with great pride and the components made for this camera allowed the professional to grow in satisfied needs!

[jameslane]

Thinking of getting a Mamiya 645 Super or Pro to replace my RB67 for the extra long hikes. Which do you recommend, the 80mm f1.9 or 2.8N? Which is sharper?

[taylorharvey]

Hey! I see you have the AE viewfinder for the SUPER. Does the meter work with the PRO TL?

[gunnarlahmann]

Hi Max, I would like to add a little info for everybody that is interested in buying a Mamyia 645. Your Mamiya 645 Pro TL seems to have a very comfortable grip. I own the Mamiya 645 Super. The motor-grip on the camera is a ergonomic catastrophe. One might take this into consideration and prefer the 645 Pro TL over other versions of the camera.

Thank you for the video. You and Jules built up a wonderful channel. In the past two weeks I watched almost all videos. They have binge watching potential :-)

[vedranr.glavina]

Superb presentation









Superb presentation. Superb content. Super voice! Congrats Max!

[dylanhill]

I love my 645 Pro! A lovely camera that's still an active part of my kit.

[Blackdingo]

Is there any digital back for mamiya pro tl?? Thanks

[FKfilmphotography]

How does this differ from the 645 1000s?

[SamCyanide]

Back when these things were only 3 to $400

[joesasser]

Hi Max, we seem to share a lot in common. I also own Mamiya M645 Pro with 4 out of the 8 lenses, Contax G1, 3 Rolleiflex TLRs (3.5 Tessar, 3.5 Planar, 2.8 Xenotar), Rollei 35 rangefinder (Tessar, made in Germany), two Nikon F5s, lenses from 18mm to 300mm) Nikon N90s with accessories, Nikon N50. Previously owned the Mamiya 7 (wish I still did), and a friend in Luxembourg is giving me a near mint Mamiya 6 wiith all lenses, boxes, manuals, and a fresh CLA.

I also own a small collection of Agfa cameras and ephemera. Only camera I don’t own is the Leica M6 or M7. Perhaps one day. Your videos are great, and I always look forward to a new one.

Thanks for sharing,

Joe