Mamiya 6 MF Analogue camera





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[MINT w/Foam] New Mamiya 6 MF Rangefinder 6x6 Medium Film Camera from Japan Ci64
Beautiful Condition.Dust in Finder.Scuff,Scratch,Painted on Body.
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## Mamiya 6 MF (Multi-Format) 6x6 Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
This auction features a legendary piece of photographic equipment: the **Mamiya 6 MF**. Often described as the "Leica of Medium Format," this 6x6 rangefinder is celebrated for its compact design, exceptional ease of use, and the world-class quality of its interchangeable lenses. The "MF" (Multi-Format) version is the final and most refined iteration of the modern Mamiya 6 system, allowing for multiple film formats via optional adapters.
### Key Features and Professional Specifications
* **Model:** Mamiya 6 MF (Multi-Format).
* **Format:** Primarily a **6x6cm** square format camera using 120 or 220 film. The "MF" version also supports 6x4.5cm and 35mm panoramic (24x54mm) formats with the appropriate internal masks and adapters.
* **Collapsible Mount:** Features a unique retractable lens mount that allows the lens to be pushed back into the body when not in use, making it one of the most portable medium format cameras ever made.
* **Viewfinder:** A large, bright rangefinder with automatic parallax correction and bright frames that switch automatically depending on the lens mounted (50mm, 75mm, or 150mm).
* **Exposure System:** Equipped with an accurate built-in light meter offering **Aperture Priority AE** or full Manual exposure modes. The LED display inside the viewfinder provides shutter speed information.
* **Shutter:** Controls the electronic leaf shutters integrated into the Mamiya G-series lenses, offering silent operation and flash synchronization at all speeds (up to 1/500 sec).
* **Film Advance:** A smooth, ratcheted lever-wind system.
* **Safety Features:** Includes an internal dark cloth (curtain) to allow for lens changes mid-roll without fogging the film.
### Condition and Technical Report
The camera is presented in excellent aesthetic and mechanical condition, maintained to satisfy the requirements of a working professional or a serious collector.
* **Body Condition:** The body shows minimal signs of use, with the rubberized grip intact and only minor surface wear consistent with careful handling.
* **Rangefinder:** The viewfinder is bright and clear. The rangefinder patch is sharp and accurately aligned both horizontally and vertically.
* **Light Meter:** The internal light meter has been tested and is functioning accurately, responding correctly to changing light conditions.
* **Bellows/Light Seals:** The internal light-shielding curtain and bellows are in excellent condition, light-tight and free from pinholes or cracks.
* **Mechanical Function:** The film advance is smooth, the shutter firing mechanism is crisp, and the lens collapsing/extending action is firm and secure.
### Included Items
* **Mamiya 6 MF Camera Body**
* **Original Mamiya Body Cap**
* **Genuine Mamiya Neck Strap**
* **Fresh Batteries Installed**
**Condition Note:** The Mamiya 6 system is renowned for its reliability and the "New MF" version is the most sought-after model due to its added versatility. This unit has been thoroughly checked to ensure it is ready for immediate professional use.
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### Why the Mamiya 6 MF?
Unlike bulky medium format SLR systems, the Mamiya 6 MF can be carried all day comfortably. It offers the negative size of a Hasselblad with the handling speed of a rangefinder. For travel, landscape, and street photographers, it remains a "holy grail" camera that delivers unparalleled image quality in a discreet and elegant package.
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### Listing Information for Catawiki
* **Manufacturer:** Mamiya
* **Model:** 6 MF
* **Camera Type:** Rangefinder / Medium Format
* **Film Type:** 120/220
* **Country of Manufacture:** Japan
* **Condition:** Excellent / Fully Functional
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Seller's Story
[MINT w/Foam] New Mamiya 6 MF Rangefinder 6x6 Medium Film Camera from Japan Ci64
Beautiful Condition.Dust in Finder.Scuff,Scratch,Painted on Body.
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## Mamiya 6 MF (Multi-Format) 6x6 Medium Format Rangefinder Camera
This auction features a legendary piece of photographic equipment: the **Mamiya 6 MF**. Often described as the "Leica of Medium Format," this 6x6 rangefinder is celebrated for its compact design, exceptional ease of use, and the world-class quality of its interchangeable lenses. The "MF" (Multi-Format) version is the final and most refined iteration of the modern Mamiya 6 system, allowing for multiple film formats via optional adapters.
### Key Features and Professional Specifications
* **Model:** Mamiya 6 MF (Multi-Format).
* **Format:** Primarily a **6x6cm** square format camera using 120 or 220 film. The "MF" version also supports 6x4.5cm and 35mm panoramic (24x54mm) formats with the appropriate internal masks and adapters.
* **Collapsible Mount:** Features a unique retractable lens mount that allows the lens to be pushed back into the body when not in use, making it one of the most portable medium format cameras ever made.
* **Viewfinder:** A large, bright rangefinder with automatic parallax correction and bright frames that switch automatically depending on the lens mounted (50mm, 75mm, or 150mm).
* **Exposure System:** Equipped with an accurate built-in light meter offering **Aperture Priority AE** or full Manual exposure modes. The LED display inside the viewfinder provides shutter speed information.
* **Shutter:** Controls the electronic leaf shutters integrated into the Mamiya G-series lenses, offering silent operation and flash synchronization at all speeds (up to 1/500 sec).
* **Film Advance:** A smooth, ratcheted lever-wind system.
* **Safety Features:** Includes an internal dark cloth (curtain) to allow for lens changes mid-roll without fogging the film.
### Condition and Technical Report
The camera is presented in excellent aesthetic and mechanical condition, maintained to satisfy the requirements of a working professional or a serious collector.
* **Body Condition:** The body shows minimal signs of use, with the rubberized grip intact and only minor surface wear consistent with careful handling.
* **Rangefinder:** The viewfinder is bright and clear. The rangefinder patch is sharp and accurately aligned both horizontally and vertically.
* **Light Meter:** The internal light meter has been tested and is functioning accurately, responding correctly to changing light conditions.
* **Bellows/Light Seals:** The internal light-shielding curtain and bellows are in excellent condition, light-tight and free from pinholes or cracks.
* **Mechanical Function:** The film advance is smooth, the shutter firing mechanism is crisp, and the lens collapsing/extending action is firm and secure.
### Included Items
* **Mamiya 6 MF Camera Body**
* **Original Mamiya Body Cap**
* **Genuine Mamiya Neck Strap**
* **Fresh Batteries Installed**
**Condition Note:** The Mamiya 6 system is renowned for its reliability and the "New MF" version is the most sought-after model due to its added versatility. This unit has been thoroughly checked to ensure it is ready for immediate professional use.
---
### Why the Mamiya 6 MF?
Unlike bulky medium format SLR systems, the Mamiya 6 MF can be carried all day comfortably. It offers the negative size of a Hasselblad with the handling speed of a rangefinder. For travel, landscape, and street photographers, it remains a "holy grail" camera that delivers unparalleled image quality in a discreet and elegant package.
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### Listing Information for Catawiki
* **Manufacturer:** Mamiya
* **Model:** 6 MF
* **Camera Type:** Rangefinder / Medium Format
* **Film Type:** 120/220
* **Country of Manufacture:** Japan
* **Condition:** Excellent / Fully Functional
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