Mamiya Six Rangefinder | 120 / medium format camera
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Mamiya Six Rangefinder 120/220 film camera, in very good physical condition and tested and working.
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Mamiya six folding 120 film camera
I believe this to be an extremely early model (pre-war, from the design variation and serial number: 14903) in very good cosmetic conditions and working order (albeit with a few caveats, read on)
The lens is a custom fitted zeiss ikon 105mm f6.3 resulting in a telephoto on 6x6 format
The rangefinder is not coupled to the lens. The shutter button, however, IS linked from body to lens
The rangefinder patch is visible and well aligned with the thumbwheel setting. Sometimes it does not move, i assume it's dried up lubricants
The self timer incredibly works just fine
The film gate has a diy mask that slightly crop the image, can be easily removed as it's made of paper
The film advance works fine
The lens shows signs of the time and possibly surface degradation
The 1/25 shutter speed is notably slower. All other speeds including B and T work fine
There is a small hole in the bellows right near the lens on top, this can be covered easily with electrical tape
the camera has not been tested with developed film but I see no reason why it would not work
More information:
https://youtu.be/3ATDnrxPEek?si=K8xB8EJT-pwUhoGy
https://alysvintagecameraalley.com/2024/06/07/the-mamiya-six/
https://www.nocsensei.com/camera/storia/massimilianoterzi/six-la-rivoluzione-secondo-mamiya/
https://mikeeckman.com/2023/09/mamiya-6-model-v-1953/
https://www.35mmc.com/12/09/2025/mamiya-six-iv-exploring-square-format-with-a-vintage-camera-from-1947/
Mamiya six folding 120 film camera
I believe this to be an extremely early model (pre-war, from the design variation and serial number: 14903) in very good cosmetic conditions and working order (albeit with a few caveats, read on)
The lens is a custom fitted zeiss ikon 105mm f6.3 resulting in a telephoto on 6x6 format
The rangefinder is not coupled to the lens. The shutter button, however, IS linked from body to lens
The rangefinder patch is visible and well aligned with the thumbwheel setting. Sometimes it does not move, i assume it's dried up lubricants
The self timer incredibly works just fine
The film gate has a diy mask that slightly crop the image, can be easily removed as it's made of paper
The film advance works fine
The lens shows signs of the time and possibly surface degradation
The 1/25 shutter speed is notably slower. All other speeds including B and T work fine
There is a small hole in the bellows right near the lens on top, this can be covered easily with electrical tape
the camera has not been tested with developed film but I see no reason why it would not work
More information:
https://youtu.be/3ATDnrxPEek?si=K8xB8EJT-pwUhoGy
https://alysvintagecameraalley.com/2024/06/07/the-mamiya-six/
https://www.nocsensei.com/camera/storia/massimilianoterzi/six-la-rivoluzione-secondo-mamiya/
https://mikeeckman.com/2023/09/mamiya-6-model-v-1953/
https://www.35mmc.com/12/09/2025/mamiya-six-iv-exploring-square-format-with-a-vintage-camera-from-1947/
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Mamiya
Model/ type nr
Six Rangefinder |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Designer/Artist/Maker
Seiichi Mamiya
Film type
120 / 220
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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