Mamiya C330f Professional
The refined professional workhorse with focus lock.
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 | 1700g (body only) |
- Interchangeable lenses
- Bellows focusing
- Parallax compensation indicators
- Interchangeable screens
- Focus lock lever added
- Auto shutter cocking on film advance
History
The C330f added a focus lock to prevent accidental focus shifts — a small but crucial improvement for studio work. Combined with seven available lenses from 55mm to 250mm, it became the definitive professional TLR system.
Notable Photographers
Studio and portrait photographers who needed the security of locked focus.
Innovations
- Focus lock mechanism
Collector Notes
Refined C330. Most popular professional TLR. Extremely versatile system camera.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $150 – $250 |
| Average | $280 – $380 |
| Good | $380 – $500 |
| Excellent | $500 – $700 |
| Mint | $700 – $1000 |
Source: eBay/Collectiblend 2024
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Articles & Reviews
- The Mamiya C330, a dream camera — Steve Huff Photo
- Mamiya C330 Review - The hunt for the perfect 6x6 — 35mmc
- Mamiya C330 Review: The medium format all-rounder — Dusty Grain
- The Mamiya C330 Professional: A Japanese Jewel — Lomography
Manuals & Documentation
Photo Galleries
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