What do you think about the C330? Tells me in the comments.
@daverthedude1 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Covered all the basics in a simple straight forward format. I am looking at a couple of Mamiya’s locally. One is a C220 and the other a C330. There is also a Mamiya C3. Any thoughts on it.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
@@daverthedude1 Thanks for the kinds words. I've never used a C3. I used a C220 once and it had some mechanical issues. Operationally, it felt close to the C330. Like 85% the same.
@daverthedude1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. I look forward to watching more of your videos
@mkshffr49364 ай бұрын
Great camera. The C22 is a great option too for even more simplicity.
@paulgrosse76318 ай бұрын
I love the way that miniature format is called full format. I have carried my RB67 Pro-s around in the street, many decades ago (over 40 years ago) and never felt comfortable in a vulnerability way. Extended medium format 54x68mm was frighteningly crisp. Remember that the Sekor lens factory also used to make lenses for Nikon and the like.
@KevinDeal8 ай бұрын
Yeah. And they call 35mm 135. But 120 doesn’t mean 120mm. Randomness.
@richardsimms2512 ай бұрын
I just bought a C330 camera with several lenses. Great video. Thank you very much
@KevinDeal2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Enjoy your new camera!
@davemil71611 ай бұрын
I don't shoot film. BUT I did! The Mamiya TLR's were my step up from my Yashica Mat 124g in the day. When I was using the C330f it was still selling new. Yeap, I'm old. We did weddings with this camera and just one lens, the 80mm. At the time the 135mm was the lens I would use for portraits. And back then it was still cheaper to have two bodies rather than the cost of a interchangeable back camera of any brand. I was surprised you didn't mention the wonderful 250mm lens. The beauty of the square format was you didn't have to worry about flipping the body. What we would do is mark the focusing screen with marks so to tell where to position the subject for portrait or landscape. It made me good money. From that time my camera though was a Kowa Six, the poorman Hasselblad! But it broken easily and was tough to get repaired. Thanks for memory trip, but I am not going back to film!! LOL
@KevinDeal11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the watch. I’ve never tried the 250. Now I am looking at them on EBay….
@davemil71611 ай бұрын
@@KevinDeal And for those that it might interest there was a Mamiay C22, C33, C220 bodies with less features but the same basic bodies...
@jakekiser67112 жыл бұрын
I never comment in videos, but I was shocked at the discrepancy between the quality of your video and the amount of likes and views. This was an awesome and informative watch. I’m getting close to making the switch from cabin full frame digital to analog and thinking of the c330.
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly. My channel is newly-launched. I guess I gotta play the long game. Going to keep plugging away and making videos. Positive comments like yours keep me going. I truly appreciate the watch and am thrilled my video helped you out. The C330 is a fun little camera. One of the best ways to get into medium format film on a budget.
@jakekiser67112 жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal awesome! I wish you well. Would you advise any other cameras for me to take a look at, given a good knowledge of photography but no knowledge of analog?
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
@@jakekiser6711 it all depends on budget and how big of a camera you want to carry around. If you liked my review of the mamiya C330, I also recommend checking out my review of the Mamiya RB67. I personally like it a little better than the C330. Also, the Mamiya 645 is a great camera as well. Pentax would be their biggest medium format competitor. Also great cameras. I just prefer Mamiya a little more. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fOCnlsaYlZzQn4U.html
@andyvan5692 Жыл бұрын
one advantage of this camera type is that it has a FIXED mirror, so no slapping on shutter release, so no vibration, and no motion blur, or you can hand hold for longer speeds because of this.
@kencarnley710111 ай бұрын
I love my c330 and for a lighter carry I also have a Yashica Mat 124. The best photos I have ever taken have been with these 2 Cameras.
@KevinDeal11 ай бұрын
Best medium format for the money if you ask me.
@mekosonedo55 ай бұрын
This was a big help. Great video. Loved the presentation. I am going to Himachal Pradesh in India where I will be using the C330 at sub-zero temperatures to capture a local festival. Pretty stoked now. :D
@KevinDeal5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I've never tried it in sub-zero temperatures, but I don't think that would be too big of an issue.
@matthewjeffries462110 ай бұрын
Dope video! This will likely be my "intro to medium format" camera. Learned alot while being simultaneously entertained. Thanks!
@KevinDeal10 ай бұрын
It’s the perfect first camera. I have another video I did where I take it on a Photoshoot. I encourage you to check that one out. Might get you even more excited.
@richardsimms2512 ай бұрын
Excellent instruction video. Thank you RS. Canada
@KevinDeal2 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
@tracyborland547110 ай бұрын
This really helped me get going on my Dad's old C330, really really informative and quality video. just wanted to say thank you!!
@KevinDeal10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Enjoy!l the camera!
@hughwhullphotography61489 ай бұрын
Great video, easily explained the operations; I currently own a Mamiyaflex TLR, I think it was also known as the C2;
@KevinDeal9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Never tried the C2. Need to!
@henry_bat2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. C330 is the beast Thank you Kevin!
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
thank you Henry. It's a fun camera system.
@ghosttownsentinel5288 Жыл бұрын
I love the C330! The biggest draw for me was the interchangeable lens advantage that no other TLR has. And the lenses are superb! I also use Rolleiflex and Hasselblad V series cameras, and the Sekor lenses on the C330 are every bit as good as the lenses in those cameras. Sekor are high resolution and contrasty lenses. The camera is a bit heavy but not unwieldy in handheld shooting. A tank of a camera!
@gianni-gf4nq2 жыл бұрын
Love how every video that you make are so in depth!
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gianni!
@bencushwa89022 жыл бұрын
Although I shoot more often with my RB67, I find that my C330s is more enjoyable to shoot with. Light, balances well, easy to use, and virtually silent. Worth noting: that parallax indicator is also an exposure indicator. As you push the lens further out to focus more closely, you need to up your exposure just like a macro lens. The scale on the side of the ground glass tells you how many stops you need to increase your exposure by. And when you change the lens, it's important to change the lens setting on the dial on the left side of the body, otherwise the parallax/exposure indicator will be off.
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I wish I could put my RB lenses on my C330 body. :( Thanks for watching!
@petercoyle9922 Жыл бұрын
Thank You I was just going to add a comment regarding what you just said. Back when I was using C330s for Wedding Photography I was surprised at how many other photographers using the same system were unaware that the parallax indicator also was an exposure compensation indicator as well and how important the lens dial on the side needed to be turned to the lens you were using at the time because that changed the motion of the parallax/exposure indicator. I remember many photographers doing close up (which this camera was great at because of the bellows focusing) detail shots and wondering why they were underexposed. When using bellows focusing and focusing on something close you would be increasing the distance between the lens and the film plane and because of the inverse square rule there would be less light hitting the film the further the lens was away from the film plane. Also no one ever mentions that you can’t release the lens holding mechanism unless you turn the unlock, which flips a light blocking door into place, but it still won’t release unless the bellows/lens assembly was completely against the body. Another thing never mentioned is the importance of the pressure plate on the inside of the back door. Maybe because 220 film doesn’t exist anymore but when shooting it needs to be set to the correct film type. 120 film has backing paper that runs the entire length of the roll thereby it is thicker and needs less pressure from the plate to hold it flat and flush with the film plane. 220 film doesn’t have the paper backing, otherwise it would not fit on the roll, so it was thinner and needed a little more pressure from the plate.
@mikewenlov555 ай бұрын
Thanks for the mention 120/ 220 pressure plate.
@mikewenlov555 ай бұрын
@@petercoyle9922. Thanks for this mention. Question . Different lenses use different color lines for a couple stops more exposure?
@rperales072 жыл бұрын
*Runs to buy a C330* 😃 great video!
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's a great camera to get into medium format!
@tgchism Жыл бұрын
Awesome amount of information in a straight forward presentation! Wonderful shots as well!
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.
@kenschwarz8057 Жыл бұрын
Great overview video, thanks! I love these cameras. They are a relatively cheap and painless way to pay homage to the square. I think all the Mamiya TLRs from the C3 or at least the C33 on were pro cameras. Arguably the 220 was their entry-level model, which later came with a lower-cost 80mm lens but I think the TLR became an eccentric rather than mainstream choice for amateurs when SLRs took off in the 1960s. One very cool benefit of the TLR is the low perspective, a nice change from the usual eye-level angle. Sometimes it’s too much-the telltale up-the-nostril shot is not so flattering, but generally a little lower angle makes people look good, I feel.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
I love the low angle for environmental portraits. It's only when I need to get eye to eye with the subject I find myself reaching for the prism finder. Thanks for the watch!
@jameswelsh453 Жыл бұрын
thanks Kevin just bought one, will let you know how i go on!
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Congrats! It's a fun camera to work with
@scottedwards5191 Жыл бұрын
outstanding! Thank you...
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Uwe_Ludolf Жыл бұрын
The C330 is a nice camera indeed, relative light and compact and nice balanced. I can walk with it around me neck the whole day with no problem. I own a M645, C330 and RB67 but it's really hard to pick a favourite, it's either the RB67 or the C330. The M645 was my first camera, and I don't use it that often anymore. But also that camera is a joy to use
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Yes. I love it. I am always tempted to get a 645, but it may make more sense for me to just get a 645 film back for my RB67.
@Uwe_Ludolf Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal to me that wouldn't make sense, since you still carry a big and rather heavy camera then. Also with the M645 1000s that I own, you also have a shutter speed of 1/1000 instead of 1/400.
@mikewenlov555 ай бұрын
I remember that there was a different plate for the flatness of the 120 vs 220 film. If the wrong one was used the film would be out of focus
@KevinDeal5 ай бұрын
Always good to use the right film!
@andyvan5692 Жыл бұрын
one other con that is paralax, like a Leica 135 rangefinder, you can't shoot close_up as the lenses are some distance from each other, so some cropping occurs; however this can be fixed by mamiya's 'paramender' attachment, a stem which affixes to the tripod plate, raising the camera the lens centre distance, so you compose, lift, then shoot, NO paralax.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Excellent point
@theblackmanarmedwithacamera2 жыл бұрын
GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO! I TOO, HAVE AN RB67. I HAVE A LUBITELL 166B...BUT I WANTED TO STAY IN THE MAMIYA FAMILY, AND GET THE C330!! I AM VERY INTRIGUED BY THE ABILITY, TO CHANGE LENSES. I FEEL THAT'S A BIG PRO FOR THIS SYSTEM. SEEING YOUR VIDEO, HAS HELPED ME MAKE UP MY MIND TO GET IT!!! MY LOCAL CAMERA STORE HAS ONE WITH THE 135MM AT $325...BUT HE SAID HE'LL DO IT FOR ME FOR$290! I THINK IF I DON'T GET IT, I'LL BE A FOOL... ESPECIALLY HOW THE PRICES OF EVERYTHING IN THE FILM WORLD, IS GOING UP!!! AGAIN, GREAT VIDEO AND LOVING THEM SHOTS AT THE END! SUBBED!!!🤘🏾🤘🏾👊🏾
@theblackmanarmedwithacamera2 жыл бұрын
-THE BLACKMAN ARMED WITH A CAMERA
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. That seems like a good price to me. Give it a shot!
@Shagrake1 Жыл бұрын
I notice that your crank has that rub or something, all three of mine do that. They don't crank smoothly for the full rotation. Great video and I'm enjoying the podcast as well.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yea. One of mine rubs. The other doesn’t. Glad you love the podcast.
@rhbraly Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned a Hasselblad as well as a C330. Interchangeable film backs are a great idea but bear in mind that they cost a bit. You can just about buy a second C330 for the same price. Having 2 bodies also comes with the benefit of having 2 different lenses mounted so you can be ready for different situations. As far as the quality of image between Hasselblad and the Mamiya C330 I actually think the Mamiya glass beats Carl Zeiss 😮. I know them is fighten’ words but there it is. Well maybe not but I would at least say that I would never be able to tell if a photo was taken with a Hasselblad or a Mamiya. Hasselblads were great before the price of film cameras skyrocketed. With todays prices there is no doubt which camera I would buy - c330 all the way. Great cameras.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Since I made this video, I still own my C330's AND i went out and got a Hasselblad. Your statement about the glass is correct. The Mamiya glass is amazing. The main thing where the Hasseblad beats it is the changeable backs and the fact that it is more compact of a system. Outside of that, the C330 is a WAY better value. And your point about having two different lenses is spot on.
@mkshffr49364 ай бұрын
Great points about the New York reload. Having a second body is good in case of a mechanical failure too. We used to do something similar in 35mm by having say a Minolta X series and an extra SRT body. Another approach one could take is to have something like a Ricohflex Dia or Rolliecord for a lot of the normal lens work and then a C body with wide angle or short tele mounted ready to go if a situation presents itself.
@wildzwaan2 жыл бұрын
Magnificent video. Well done.
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@scottglendinning46692 жыл бұрын
Great video, not used mine in a while feel inspired
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
Since I bought my RB67, mine has also been used less. But I recently developed some elbow pain, so the C330 is being used more again. Thanks for watching! Glad you are feeling inspired!
@brendanhayes55652 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review on mamiya 330, I’m thinking of getting one so doing some research, always like the look of the TLR camera. I already own, Nikon and Hasselblad film cameras so a Mamiya would be nice, really enjoyed your honesty in both the camera and your work ethic, looking forward to seeing more on this channel all the best and hope all goes well for you cheers from down under 🇦🇺
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and the watch!
@theoldfilmbloke Жыл бұрын
I would like a 55mm lens BUT the PRICES now are way above what I can afford ! All increased so much !
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Yes. Gotta get a second job! Lol
@spiritwalker6153 Жыл бұрын
I have the C 330 Professional F and the only con I can find is that I have only one lens set. I would really like to have more lenses for it. Other than that, everything about the C 330 Pro f is great.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
More lenses always make the world a better place.
@eliverto2 жыл бұрын
Well, that's a minty C330 :o
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I try to take care of it. Thanks for the watch!
@TXGRunner Жыл бұрын
Good video. Subscription earned.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Much appreciated!
@ghosttownsentinel5288 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps you should have mentioned that the lens should be cocked when attaching it to the body, otherwise it can jam. At least that's the procedure on my C330 Professional (not F or S). This is a lot like the lens attachment procedure on a Hasselblad V series camera.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Good point. I made the video a year ago though and they don't let you add stuff and re-upload videos, so your comment will have to do.
@samanthahodgson59492 ай бұрын
This is a long shot, but anyone have any trouble turning the parallax correction dial to match the focal length of the lens attached? All the vids i see the dial turns freely but mine won't turn and I'm wondering if I have something incorrectly set that is preventing the dial from turning?
@KevinDeal2 ай бұрын
I've never had this issue. Maybe someone else can chime in.
@jacovanlith5082 Жыл бұрын
The seven Mamiya Sekor C lenses comparing to 24 x 36 lenses: 55 mm > 31 mm 65 mm > 36 mm 80 mm > 45 mm 105 mm > 58 mm 135 mm > 74 mm 180 mm > 99 mm 250 mm > 136 mm
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Yup. Thanks for the conversion.
@sarahadams138311 ай бұрын
Thank you for this helpful video. I just got a C330. Curious if you think the blue dot lenses are the only way to go. I got the 55mm because I like to shoot wide, but it’s pre-blue dot. It’s clean and clear though. Your video makes me want to get the 180mm next.
@KevinDeal11 ай бұрын
180 is one of my favorites. I have a mix of blue dot and older lenses and the differences are not big. Congrats on the new camera!
@xolacido2 ай бұрын
When I use prism eye finder, the focus seems not clear than seeing it through waist level. Is this normal?
@KevinDeal2 ай бұрын
I don't notice a huge difference, but sometimes I prefer the waist level.
@neilpiper98893 ай бұрын
I have the CDS porridge made by Nikon I understand
@KevinDeal3 ай бұрын
It’s a similar experience for you?
@outsider_outsider Жыл бұрын
Great video! I have one myself. I love the 180. How did you digitize your negatives?
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
I use an Epson V600 flatbed scanner. It gets the job done. Thanks for the compliments!
@user-kcrpine Жыл бұрын
Anyone watching this will understand fully well what manual focus is. There’s no “tough” about it. It’s called photography.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
I agree. It's not a big deal (manual focus). I encourage everyone to shoot in manual focus so they learn that skill. Lots of photographers now just rely on the AF of their digital cameras.
@tjtotheb Жыл бұрын
preach!!!! If I ever heard someone complaining about manual focus I would lose it 😂
@4053rubber Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin. Loved this video. I've just been gifted a C330. It's in mint condition and mechanically everything seems to work. I've some old 120 film that I'm going to put through it. In terms of using the hotshoe, would you happen to know if it fires something like an Elinchrom trigger for studio lights?
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the love. I started making a video for how to trigger the C330 but haven't finished it yet. I made a video for its bigger brother, the RB67. You trigger it the same way. The main thing you want to learn with your Elinchrom trigger is to turn off sleep mode. Modern triggers go to sleep to save batteries. The problem is, with your C330, it can't wake up the trigger like a modern camera can. So....turn off your power-saving mode. I think the rest of the ideas you could understand in the video I'm about to share. It's a Godox trigger example, but it's the same on your Elinchrom. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZmPbN2h1LG7Zn0.html
@4053rubber Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal awesome that Kevin. Thank you 👍
@4053rubber Жыл бұрын
Just watched that video. Great that mate. Really explains things properly and your detailed physical demo shows me exactly how to sort it. Brilliant that Kevin. Thank you again 👍
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
@@4053rubber Excellent. Glad I could help!
@izziesmith7449 ай бұрын
what flash should i buy for this camera want to shoot portraits in low light
@KevinDeal9 ай бұрын
Literally any flash will be bright enough to shoot in low light. I would actually recommend getting a less powerful flash like a speedlight. Godox, Flashpoint, Westcott, all are great options. Here is a video I made on using flash with the Mamiya RB67. All the same equipment can be used on your C330. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZmPbN2h1LG7Zn0.htmlsi=eWSAJWi51l3O4axf
@Binglebug2 жыл бұрын
Calling this episode 6 makes it sound like there are 5 more episodes on the Mamiya C330. This is episode 1 on the Mamiya C330 unless I'm missing 5 of them.
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the misunderstanding. It is episode 6 of my channel. I've only dedicated one episode to the C330. Thanks for watching.
@alankkoc4 ай бұрын
One question. On the mamiya there is a setting for the lense, the blue button. If that is incorrectly set what happens? Also does it matter if you change lenses mid film and is the process lock then change then reset.
@KevinDeal4 ай бұрын
It does not matter if you change lenses mid roll. The lock button puts a shield over the film when you change the lens. I'm not sure which blue button you're talking about. Are you talking about the blue dot that is on the lens itself? If it's not set correctly the lens will misfire.
@alankkoc4 ай бұрын
It's my daughter's camera she just got and she gets blanks on a 55 mm lense. The shutter leaf...when not on the camera doesn't open but the other lenses do. Trying to determine user error or lense malfunction . Has successfully got Fotos for the 180 and 105
@KevinDeal4 ай бұрын
@@alankkoc if she's getting blanks, it sounds like the blue dot may be in the incorrect position. If it's not cranked correctly the lens won''t fire.
@andyvan5692 Жыл бұрын
great video, but a question/an observation: when loading, you Don't put it under any rollers, is this right?, as on Rollieflex and Rolliechord tlr's the counter is 'armed' by a pressure senscing roller, activated by the thicker portion of backing paper + film, hence why they can ONLY ever take 120 as on 220 there are only 'leaders' like a movie film or reel to reel sound recording ( no thicker portion, as the film is free of the paper during exposure).
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
I don’t put it under anything extra when loading. Just put film in there and go.
@andyvan5692 Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal good to know, thanks, so this means the counter is advanced by the crank alone.
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
@@andyvan5692 correct
@dianeschuller6 ай бұрын
I'm not entirely sure I understand the parallax lever. So to ensure the image isn't cropped, do we manually move whatever is moving the parallax lever until what is in the viewfinder isn't cropped. Sorry, I'm having a hard time getting my mind wrapped around that one.
@KevinDeal6 ай бұрын
I'm here to help! Basically think of it as a crop. As your see the bar move, everything below it is what will show up on the film negative. Everything above it will be cropped out.
@dianeschuller6 ай бұрын
Okay, thank you. I appreciate your clear response. @@KevinDeal
@jorgeu1116 ай бұрын
I don’t know man. What I understand is that the lever indicates exposure compensation as focusing gets the lens farther from the film
@KevinDeal6 ай бұрын
As the distance increases from the lens to the film, you are correct, exposure compensation should occur. And there is a number that indicates that. We are talking about the line that moves, which is related to cropping. Per the C330 manual (page 14) "When the pointer appears on the focusing screen, the upper portion visible above this portion will be cut off on the film. Be sure that the subject appears in the lower portion of this pointer."
@jorgeu1116 ай бұрын
@@KevinDeal just to be clear. there is a needle from the left for exposure compensation AND another line related to crop? mine must be defective, I don't see the later.
@jamesmcnelis9792 Жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for people who do repairs and CLA for the C330?
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
There’s a guy here in Austin. Eurotech Camera Repair
@ryanrizalde3085 Жыл бұрын
Is that a multi-angular grip?
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Mine doesn’t articulate. It’s fixed.
@tonyperez53602 жыл бұрын
Camera sucks! I used it for a long time because I couldn't afford a Hasselbladand had 80, 55, 65, Super 180 the lever switch to remove Len's jammed a lot not a pro camera advance camera yes.lens are sharp yesI no longer own the Hasselblad either. on professional productions 99% is digital! because of nostalgia I own a Rollei pure precision
@KevinDeal2 жыл бұрын
It was aimed at the amateur market, so it's definitely not a pro camera. I personally own two of them and haven't experienced the issues you did. I'm sure that must be frustrating. Digital is way easier. I definitely prefer to use my RB67 when I shoot film over the C330, but the C330 is nice when I want to have a lighter set up. Not having removable backs kind of sucks too. I may get a Hasselblad one day. Thanks for the watch!
@clarencepullman Жыл бұрын
Nice video!I’m making a choice between 80 2.8 and 105 3.5, the 80 has larger aperture, while I heard that 105ds has heliar structure and may bring amazing effect. I really wanna know your advice🥹
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I own both. I shoot portraits and prefer the 105.
@clarencepullman Жыл бұрын
@@KevinDeal what about street photography? Is 105 more recommended too?
@KevinDeal Жыл бұрын
@@clarencepullman I would say the 80 is what I would recommend for street. Puts you right at 44mm if we are talking about the 35mm standard. Right between 35mm and 50mm, which are arguably the two most common street focal lengths. 105 may be too tight for some story telling scenarios. Perfect for what I do, which is shooting models.