Mamiya 645 Super (1985)
A medium format film camera system made from 1985 to 1993. It belongs to Mamiya's 645 series, with interchangeable components and aperture-priority exposure control.
Overview
The Mamiya 645 Super is a medium format film camera system that Mamiya introduced in December 1985. It belongs to the Mamiya 645 camera systems series and shoots 6 cm x 4.5 cm frames on 120 film. The bayonet lens mount is compatible with earlier M645 models, and viewfinders and film inserts from those models are interchangeable. It offers three-way quartz-controlled aperture-priority AE operation. It also has a built-in shutter release lock and manual lock.
Specifications
| Film format | 6 cm x 4.5 cm |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed range | 4–1/1000 sec. |
| Lens mount | Same bayonet mount as earlier M645 cameras |
Design
Tsuneaki Munakata designed the Mamiya 645 Super. It has quartz-controlled aperture-priority AE operation, plus a built-in shutter release lock and manual lock for transport or storage.
Context
The Mamiya 645 Super sits in a line that includes the M645 Super, Pro, Pro TL, and E models. The system keeps lenses, viewfinders, and film inserts compatible across generations. It was developed as an evolution of earlier M645 cameras, with more electronic integration and the same mechanical compatibility.
Market
A Mamiya 645 Super with body and lens is currently estimated at $350 to $750. A listing on Japan Camera Hunter noted a sale price of $775.00. It is a capable, reliable medium format option, more compact and affordable than contemporaries like the Contax 645 or Hasselblad.
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