Mamiya C33 Professional
The bridge between C3 and the legendary C330.
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Specifications
| Taking Lens | Interchangeable (55mm-250mm available) |
| Viewing Lens | Matched to taking lens |
| Lens Elements | Varies by lens |
| Shutter | Seiko leaf shutter (in lens) |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | None (finder options) |
| Filter Mount | Bay or filter thread (varies) |
| Focusing | Bellows with parallax compensation |
| Weight | 2040g (body with 80mm) |
- Auto shutter cocking on film advance
- Parallax compensation indicators
- First to support 220 film (with different back)
- Heavier than later models
History
The Mamiya C33 bridged the gap between early C-series cameras and the legendary C330, introducing many of the features that would make its successor famous.
Innovations
- Improved bellows system
- Better parallax compensation
Collector Notes
First fully automated Mamiya TLR. Heavy but capable. Predecessor to C330.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $100 – $180 |
| Average | $180 – $280 |
| Good | $280 – $380 |
| Excellent | $380 – $520 |
| Mint | $520 – $720 |
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