Mamiya 645 pro ~ Yum Yum Yum

IG: calebknueven

Get ready to go back to The Eastern Sierra for what will be the pictures of a lifetime. And today we will be reviewing the Mamiya 645 at the same time! So let’s get this party started!!!!

Camera:
Mamiya 645 Pro

Bag:
Brevite - Jumper

Film:
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 800
Kodak Tmax

#Mamiya645 #Mediumformat #film

[laurinha]

I love how Caled and Jason have similar channels, but Jason has this uninterested attitude and dry humor opposed to Caleb’s vibrant attitude and… my uncle Brad humor lol

[jestintzi]

I have one of the older M645's (without the interchangeable backs) and it's a lovely little beast, hard to argue with that glass, and honestly don't think the negative size is that much of a deal breaker (if I want bigger I'll just...do 4x5).

[dragonfusilier]

Lovely video Caleb, I'm glad you and Jason got to re visit Sierra on your own terms. Also the super 8 footage was a fantastic addition.

[justinconnaher]

Road trip, barbecue, and film? Check, check, and check! 💥 love it! And, that clip NEVER gets old 🤣. Thanks for sharing!

[ReimannPembroke]

This was a really great review that was fun to watch dude! A+

[thrashville]

Recently purchased a Mamiya m645 1000s, its my first medium format camera. Awaiting the test roll, but excited to see the results. Love ur vids, keep up the good work

[VariTimo]

The 80mm f1.9 for the Mamiya 645 is the shallowed medium format standard lens there is. It’s also the go to lens on IMAX cameras on Christopher Nolan movies.

[gatsbye]

Nice to hear the shout out for the Bronica system. I have several and love them. Great modularity, and a decent price. A bit of a dark horse in medium format.

[extremelydave]

Yup, I subscribed and hit the freaking bell icon. You gotta admire that you put yourself out there with basically no filter. .We see you for what you are, a crazy man with a good channel. Keep'em coming.

[Klemensie]

In the film community on youtube, I think we can all agree, that the film daddy is Matt Day, your mom's friend's irritatingly perfect kid, that succeed in everything is Verbeek and you can be the crazy cousin, that one time tried to launch an over-the-mail ice selling startup.

[gewglesux]

Byeeee Mr Caleb and yer new beast of a Camera!! You use it well!! Good on ya and thanks for sharing..

[xRatio]

Dropped everything as soon as YouTube sent me the notification that you'd uploaded ❤

[tmkauth]

One word of caution to be cognizant of with the 2nd generation of Mamiya 645 cameras is the weak mirror stop. The mirror stop is made of plastic and could break at any time. Make sure to check from time to time that it has not broken; especially when changing lenses so you don't lose the spring or screw on the mirror stop itself. There are 3D printer schematics to remake it but the screw and spring are essential for the operation. And if it does break, the mirror has to be re-calibrated for proper focusing after replacing the mirror stop.

[dqtrx]

I think the Mamiya 645 is my favorite camera. I have three of the older model without the interchangeable back. One standard m645 and two of the 1000s bodies. One I took a gamble on because it cost less than what the 80mm 1.9 mounted to it was worth— fortunately, the lens is great. It needed a little lubrication but no haze, fungus, or separation. for real. The crank advance and shutter slap are sublime. The waist-level finder with the 45 degree split prism screen is terrific. Nice weighty feel in the hand but not too heavy…. Just a joy to use.

[joefowler]

9.30 GODDAMMIT DID JASON MAKE THE SHOT OR NOT?!!!!
Seriously my ocd needs to know.
Also the Mamiya 645 and 645 1000s
Have that oh so tasty duel shutter button!
For real, it’s the nicest feeling using your thumb to fire off the shutter with the waist level....almost as good as BBQ!!!

[andreypalacios]

Great now I want a medium format film camera. Imma keep an eye for that mamiya 645. Great Video as always!

[MakersTeleMark]

My 70mm 2.8 LS (yes, leaf shutter) is in my all time top 2 favorite lenses that I own for any camera system (including my blad). Check it out if you can find it. I also shoot the 55 and the 150. Another nice bonus is that I can adapt them to my Mamiya ZM which produces amazing results on 35mm (same designer as the pro and the rz). I'm a 1000s shooter for many years because I need the simplicity and reliability, but I wish you great luck with your Pro over your last choice.

[justin]

That one lonely stocking hanging above the fireplace is adorable, heartbreaking, and creepy all at the same time.

[danienelphoto]

I owned 2, with 5 or 6 backs and 2 Polaroid backs way back in the early 00s. Only issues it would sometimes have is that the shutter would get stuck. Other than that, best medium format camera imo.

[neilmorgan]

Hey Caleb, like you I have the Mamiya 7ii an RZ67ii and a couple of M645 pro's - I love how small, neat and modular the 645's are, I think I actually prefer the aspect ratio as well (don't tell my 6x7's!) Take a look at the the 50mm f4.0 shift lens, it's a great lens in it's own right but when you use the shift for pano's (3 shots stitched) or architectural work it's just awesome.