Mamiya 645 1000s Reviews

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Mamiya 645 1000s
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Average Ratings for Mamiya 645 1000s

  • Photograph Quality4.9 stars
  • Features4.6 stars
  • Ease of Use4.6 stars
  • Value for Money4.9 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.8 stars
  • Overall Rating4.5 stars

12 Reviews For Mamiya 645 1000s

  • Guest 20th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Good Points: Poor Man's Hasselblad. Same quality photos.


    Bad Points: Got me!?!? Can't think of any........


    General comments: Easy to use. Versatile with many optional components. Rather inexpensive now, however. We have 2 model Mamiya 645's . Wild horses couldn't take them away.

  • dRm53 3rd Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Got my Mamiya 645 1000s last year and really pleased. Can't belive how cheap you can buy those film rollers. I like Keh because most their accessories have a warranty. Also picked up some good deals on Ebay.

  • bmorrison00 23rd Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Excellent camera, pictures always come out like a pro. Excellent photos and ease of handling. Metering of light is exact but get it calibrated. I got my 645 calibrated for free at a Mamiya show. I really can't think of any, if the picture is bad it's your own fault.

  • Guest 31st Jul 2008

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    I like this camera because it takes good photo's, but it's hard to got parts for. Overall, I have no complaints with my Mamiya 645 1000s

  • Guest 20th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Beautiful Camera, great quality and style. A bit uneasy to handle - but you'll get used to it. I love my Mamiya!

  • MichaelMcGrath 17th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I would go so far as to place the Mamiya range of their day ahead of equivalent Hasselblads. My friend, with a fabulous High Street studio, uses Hasselblad in studio, but swears by Mamiya too. In the old days when he was double-booked with two weddings at one time, his late wife and partner photographer, always used Mamiya in preference to Hasselblad when out shooting her weddings. Although a millionaire today, he will not change from medium format film to digital, although he sells scores of di ...

  • thomasjohn 29th Dec 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Mamiya 645 1000s is excellent value for the money. For getting into medium format, it's an excellent choice. Great for portrature and landscapes. When/if the shutter locks up, replace the battery.

  • Ken Rice. 7th Mar 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I'd call it a superb value for the money if I could keep mine operating.

  • . 13th Jun 2002

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    If you're looking to get into Medium Format photography at a reasonable cost you just can't go wrong buying the Mamiya 645 1000s camera.

  • DAnthony Quintyne III. Rank: Lance Corporal 11th Oct 2001

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    I have owned the 1000s for 2 years now bought second hand for £300 with CD Prism Head, Waist Level Finder (WLF), Standard 80mm f2.8 lens and a leatherette case.

    I only use the WLF as I prefer that view as opposed to the prism when shooting.

    I have used the camera with Aga Scala thru Fuji Provia and print films in between when used with the hand held meter (Sekonic L-608),all shoots are right on the button. No under/over exposure clear edge to edge which just proves how good a manual ...

  • Bright Masih. Rank: Lance Corporal 8th Sep 2001

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I love my Mamiya, I am self taught and therfore wanted something that would get me right back, to basics. It did exactly that, teaching me everything I needed to learn. I shot a few rolls in Boulder, Colorado, and I know for a fact my old Nikon SLR would have died on me because of the cold. Total cost was arounf £500 for my set up, but worth every penny. I have a friend with a Hasselblad 500 and to be honest I prefer the handling of the Mamiya. If your thinking about getting one, don' ...

  • Mel Gregory. Rank: Lance Corporal 7th May 2000

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    This camera was introduced in 1976 and is still in demand today. I have had mine for about 8 years now with no problems except for one 150mm f4 which seems to have a problem with the aperture spring to return the lens to full open when a picture is taken. Even with this problem the Mamiya 645 takes beautiful pictures and the extra size of the negative really makes them chromes snap. Just wish medium format scanners were more reasonable.