Mamiya C330S Professional

The final evolution — pinnacle of the C-series.

1983–1994 6x6 on 120/220 film Made in Tokyo, Japan
Mamiya C330S Professional twin-lens reflex camera

Photo: ©AKI from Osaka, Japan · 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 (finder options)
Filter MountBay or filter thread (varies)
FocusingBellows with parallax compensation
Weight1650g (body only)
  • Final C330 iteration
  • Slightly lighter than C330f
  • All features of C330f
  • Produced until 1994

History

The C330S was the last camera in Mamiya's legendary TLR line, produced until 1994. It incorporated all lessons learned from decades of professional feedback, representing the ultimate expression of the interchangeable-lens TLR concept.

Cultural Significance

Produced until 1994, outlasting nearly all other TLR production.

Innovations

  • Final refinement of C-series

Collector Notes

Last and most refined C330. The ultimate Mamiya TLR. Discontinued 1994.

Current Market Prices (USD)

ConditionPrice Range
Poor$200 – $320
Average$350 – $480
Good$480 – $650
Excellent$650 – $900
Mint$900 – $1300

Source: eBay 2024

Manuals & Documentation

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