Mamiya C330f Professional

The refined professional workhorse with focus lock.

1972–1982 6x6 on 120/220 film Made in Tokyo, Japan
Mamiya C330f Professional twin-lens reflex camera

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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 (finder options)
Filter MountBay or filter thread (varies)
FocusingBellows with parallax compensation
Weight1700g (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)

ConditionPrice Range
Poor$150 – $250
Average$280 – $380
Good$380 – $500
Excellent$500 – $700
Mint$700 – $1000

Source: eBay/Collectiblend 2024

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