Mamiya 645 Super (1985)

A medium format film camera system produced from 1985 to 1993, part of Mamiya's 645 series with interchangeable components and aperture-priority exposure control.

Overview

The Mamiya 645 Super is a medium format film camera system introduced in December 1985 by Mamiya. It is part of the Mamiya 645 camera systems series, designed for 6 cm x 4.5 cm image capture using 120 film. The camera features a bayonet lens mount compatible with earlier M645 models, and viewfinders and film inserts from those models are interchangeable. It supports three-way quartz-controlled aperture-priority AE operation and includes 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

Designed by Tsuneaki Munakata, the Mamiya 645 Super features quartz-controlled aperture-priority AE operation and includes a built-in shutter release lock and manual lock for added control and safety during transport or storage.

Context

The Mamiya 645 Super is part of a line that includes the M645 Super, Pro, Pro TL, and E models, continuing a system architecture that supports cross-generational compatibility of lenses, viewfinders, and film inserts. It was developed as an evolution of earlier M645 cameras, enhancing electronic integration while maintaining mechanical compatibility.

Market

Current market value for a Mamiya 645 Super with body and lens is estimated between $350 and $750. A listing on Japan Camera Hunter noted a sale price of $775.00, reflecting its position as a capable, reliable medium format option that is more compact and affordable than contemporaries like the Contax 645 or Hasselblad.