Black and white film photography with my new Mamiya C330.

[@mnltphts]

Great shots! Thanks for sharing!

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@mnltphts Thankyou really appreciate that

[@andyl4565]

I had one of these years ago and enjoyed the versatility of the interchangeable lenses. Everyone else was going for Rolleiflex but these were considerably cheaper on the used market and gave great results. Having the bellows allowed for extremely close focussing although the parallax issue at those distances made it a bit hit or miss. Good video.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@andyl4565 It’s a great camera despite its quirks. Got a video out on Friday covering the use of filters. Haven’t really tested out the bellows and macro but keen to give it a go soon. Thanks for watching really appreciate it.

[@garymaunder1399]

Really enjoyed this Lee. The close up is lovely and my choice, but so are the others. I use Rolleiflex 3.5f's but do miss the option to change lenses.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@garymaunder1399 Thanks Gary. That was my favourite too, the 80mm is so sharp. It’s one of the main reasons I chose this camera, having the option to change lenses is great.

[@edc5338]

Great video. I shot weddings for years with this camera. I still have it.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

Its a great camera, I'm really enjoying it.

[@robinhope3009]

Hi Lee I really enjoy your videos nice & relaxed as I’m from uk love the locations keep up the good work-just a little thought metering more detail would be nice

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@robinhope3009 Thankyou glad you like the videos. Might do a little more in depth look at metering soon especially using the Minolta spot meter

[@kevmoiz1718]

"Hello Lee, I'm a 35mil bloke, after watching your vid,I'd like to try medium format! the mechanical cameras look more reliable and robust compared to electronic models Bronica etc! Like buying any older cameras, you need a bit of service history, Think I'll pop into Sopers in town and gaze through the window😲 cheers ," Kev

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@kevmoiz1718 I need to pop in myself, they sell this camera and accessories and lenses for it, need a few bits. It’s pretty unbreakable I must admit

[@thenutter2003]

nice camera and photos i like to use my minolta autocord fun camera to use.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@thenutter2003 Thankyou. Don’t think I’ve seen that one before will look it up

[@philipculbertson55]

Loved the closeup of the front of the tractor. Really nice detail.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@philipculbertson55 Thankyou, I was really pleased with this one too

[@mike1902]

Nice video Lee! I love the square format as it forces you to think more about composition. I don’t have anything as fancy as your Mamiya (I have a Yashica Mat) but I love shooting with it. It is especially good for street photography.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@mike1902 Thanks Mike. I did look at the Yashica but I wanted the option of interchangeable lenses. I’ll m loving it so far.

[@BarwickGreen]

I love using my C330f, especially with the 105DS lens which does let me see depth of field. I keep thinking I should sell the outfit, with five lenses, three viewfinders and a paramender it's very heavy. But it is so nice to use!

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@BarwickGreen There’s quite a few bits I need to add, a 180mm would be nice plus the paramender and possibly a prism finder for awkward shots but on the whole I’m loving it so far

[@pharrellphoto]

Enjoyed the video Lee, some lovely shots!

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@pharrellphoto Thankyou glad you liked it

[@pianostudy4403]

Very nice! I didn’t catch what film you were using and film speed. (Just shot a roll of B&W the other day using 25 ASA/ISO with the other well known TLR 😎.)

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@pianostudy4403 Thankyou. It was Ilford Delta 100. 25 iso must give nice results 👌

[@petercurno268]

Nice video. I’m still finding out what my C220 can do. I have the 55 & 80. Loving the square format. Still getting to grips with the difference in depth of field with medium format. Ilford XP2 is becoming my favourite film with the Mamiya.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@petercurno268 Thanks Peter. Yes I know what you mean, I’ve been swatting up on paramenders 😂 Haven’t tried XP2 for years might get some. I e got some HP5 on the way so hoping to shoot some moody landscapes soon.

[@germanicus8535]

Hallo Lee, I am so glad that you have the Mamiya. I own the Mamiya C220 f, which is basically the same, only lighter camera. I would say, you won’t regret it. The lenses are terrific sharp I highly recommend the 55 and the 180. For me, they are almost as good as 4x5 lenses, only more portable. Actually I look forward to a vacation in Normandy in 2 weeks, only with the Mamiya C220 f and the 55, 80 and 180. Very good choice, much sharper than the Pentax 645 n ii system, and that’s no slouch either.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@germanicus8535 I love it 😻 n fact I just got the 55mm in the post this morning so keen to get out tomorrow to try it out. Also on the search for a 180mm too. Enjoy your trip to Normandy and thanks for watching

[@TheMungo54]

Another C220 shooter here, I love it. You can pick up paramenders pretty cheap which make the parallax issue easier to deal with for close up work.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@TheMungo54 Yes I’m very quickly fallen my on love with this camera. I did read about these paramenders, quite hard to come by but searching for a 55mm one

[@TheMungo54]

@@LeePengellyPhotography the 55 is a very nice lens, I have the 55, 80 and 135 and all are great. The thing I like about this system is the lenses are all pretty light so it makes carrying around a whole kit really easy.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@TheMungo54 I love it, been out shooting with it this morning, nice to have a wider view and so sharp 👌

[@hoggif]

This was interesting. I kind of like TLRs. I have've had some nice photos with my "next to holga" Lubitel 3. I've an eye for a way better quality 6x6 for a while. It is such a different format from panoramics or usual 3:2 or 16:9 or 6x12 I've liked more and more recently. (No 6x17 yet:) Oh, my 6x6 Lubitel is the only camera ever I've got a smile when I did street photography. So it's versatile, I guess even if I have lots more street photos from my Leica or other rangefinders.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@hoggif Yes 6x6 is very different to wider formats, I remember using 6x6 before and always felt it to be a natural way to compose. It’s a very clunky old thing but I love it 😀

[@larrywilliams5708]

Another nice one Lee thanks, my only request if possible would be to improve the sound so it’s not so muffled/echoey sounding. Thanks

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@larrywilliams5708 Thankyou, shame about the sound. I’ve not had any other comments on the sound and checked everything and levels etc are ok 😬

[@larrywilliams5708]

@@LeePengellyPhotography Guess I’d better get my hearing checked lol! Btw, it’s not through the whole video, but occasionally I lose you almost completely? Anyway enjoy that new/old camera! 👍

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@larrywilliams5708 I do use a lapel type mic and I know occasionally I knock it with my jacket, will have to check that on the future

[@larrywilliams5708]

@@LeePengellyPhotography Yes, I think it’s a ‘directional’ issue 🤷‍♂️

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@larrywilliams5708 it picks up quite a bit of external noise even though it has a muffler which is annoying. It have an on camera mic too which is also Rode but that is only ok at short distances

[@mamiyapress]

Nice video but you need a Paramender !

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@mamiyapress Thankyou and yes I’ve been reading up on them, found a few on eBay

[@josephasghar]

I’m not a fan. I find it too chunky. I settled for a Yashica instead.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@josephasghar I looked at the Yashica and Rolleiflex but opted for the Mamiya instead. It is quite bulky but I will probably be using it on a tripod mostly I reckon

[@stevenwhite921]

I would say you made a great choice for the type of photography that you do Lee the other two TLR cameras mentioned above have fixed lenses so in my opinion not very practical for Sea, Landscape or Macro photography

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@stevenwhite921 yes did quite a bit of research and review reading and watching. 100 percent happy with my choice

[@risby1930]

I'm a very old pro and had these when they were new. The 55 mm is a fine lens, as I remember. I eventually changed, to Hassablad and Rollie's, but the 330 will get the job done, for a lot less money.

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

@@risby1930 I’d love a hasselblad but enjoying this old cameras quirks.