Mamiya C220 Professional

Lighter weight alternative to the C330.

1968–1982 6x6 on 120/220 film Made in Tokyo, Japan
Mamiya C220 Professional twin-lens reflex camera

Photo: Cliff Beckwith from Pleasant Garden, NC · CC BY 2.0 · Source

Specifications

Taking LensInterchangeable (55mm-250mm available)
Viewing LensMatched to taking lens
Lens ElementsVaries by lens
ShutterSeiko leaf shutter (in lens)
Shutter Speeds1s - 1/500s + B
Light MeterNone
Filter MountBay or filter thread (varies)
FocusingBellows
Weight1553g (body with 80mm)
  • Lighter alternative to C330
  • Manual shutter cocking
  • Knob film advance
  • Interchangeable lenses
  • Fixed focusing screen

History

The Mamiya C220 offered the interchangeable lens system in a lighter, more portable body. It sacrificed some features of the C330 but gained portability, making it popular with photographers who valued mobility.

Notable Photographers

Popular with travel and documentary photographers who needed the lens system's flexibility without the C330's weight.

Innovations

  • Lighter body design

Collector Notes

Popular with portrait and wedding photographers. Lighter and simpler than C330.

Current Market Prices (USD)

ConditionPrice Range
Poor$100 – $180
Average$180 – $280
Good$280 – $400
Excellent$400 – $550
Mint$550 – $750

Source: eBay 2024

Manuals & Documentation

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