Mamiyaflex C Professional
Where the legendary Mamiya C-series began.
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Specifications
| Taking Lens | Interchangeable (65mm-180mm available) |
| Viewing Lens | Matched to taking lens |
| Lens Elements | Varies by lens |
| Shutter | Seikosha-MX leaf shutter (in lens) |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/400s + B |
| Light Meter | None |
| Filter Mount | Bay I |
| Focusing | Bellows |
- First Mamiya interchangeable lens TLR
- Revolutionary bellows focusing
- Flat film path
- Started the C series lineage
History
The original Mamiyaflex C, introduced in 1956, established the interchangeable-lens TLR concept that would define Mamiya's medium format legacy. It was the foundation for a system that would serve professional photographers for nearly four decades.
Innovations
- Interchangeable lens TLR concept
Collector Notes
Historic first interchangeable lens TLR. Foundation for all later C models.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $50 – $100 |
| Average | $100 – $160 |
| Good | $160 – $250 |
| Excellent | $250 – $360 |
| Mint | $360 – $500 |
Source: eBay 2024
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