Film is Cool Again - Mamiya C330

[@spiritwalker6153]

Great video. Very informative and well done.

[@mc-ec3bu]

Dear Sir. Thank you for the video , When you walk in a dark room and smell the fixer and a red safe light comes on i am at home and at peace . The C330 is one of my favorites we have had many happy years together and it's a work of art on it's own.

[@gameloozer731]

I recently got a C-3, a slightly earlier version of this. I am amazed by the sharpness of the lens. I love the perspective that a waist level finder gives.

[@hiltsyartnstuff1142]

just picked up a C3 with 80mm and a 13.5 cm (135mm) lens. cant wait to shoot it.

[@newleafvibes]

Thank you for the info. I just picked one of these up from Facebook Marketplace. It was pretty grubby but I've cleaned it up and have just loaded it's first roll of film for a test.

[@heartoflions7138]

This is a really great video. I bought a Mamiya C220 a few months ago and am blown away by it's sharpness. My last 4 posts on Instagram are all black and white from the TLR. My new to me Nikon 800E sits idle for the moment. I've renewed my hobby with the TLR; just what I needed; to slow down and focus on the art of photography. My first exposures were a little overexposed but were saved in lightroom. You have a subscriber now. I'm trying at the moment to pick up a Mamiya RB67 for the next level but if the only film camera I ever use in the Mamiya C220 I will forever be happy. For the money you can't beat it. Maybe I don't need the RB, but that beast sure looks cool. Big negatives rule....

[@HV71851]

I have this this camera for many years, I can say that you did a nice job explaining how it works. Nice job!

[@izmier]

Awesome work! Thank you.

[@dougelick8397]

There's something magical about the clicks, ticks, flips, pops, ratchet and swoosh of the old Mamiyas like the C330 and RB67. Every single control and movement on them is smooth, solid and precise. I used to lust after the Rolleis and Hasseblads, but after getting the Mamiyas as "poor man substitutes" that changed. They are in no way substitutes, they stand on their own.

[@neilpiper9889]

Back in the day my friend used a C330 with a 65mm lens for wedding photography. I used 2 Yashica mats instead. I now use a Rolleicord Va with Tri X and a Pentax 6x7 55mm f4 lens with Kodak Portra 400. My favourite camera for edc and street is a Zorki 4K with the Jupiter 8 50mm f2 and Ilford xp2

[@mywonkyTLR]

Just got a c330 and I'm lovin it. I've shot 35mm since I was a kid 50+ years ago but 120 fascinates me. And 6×6 is a real composition challenge. 😎👍 just subscribed to your channel.

[@makotom01]

Just dusted off my film Nikons. Thank you for sharing information.

[@davidv.kutaliya]

Thank you very much! Best regards from Saint Petersburg.

[@KusanBiswas]

Very good introduction to C330 and medium format photography :)

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Kusan Biswas thank you.

[@gazzap6776]

Great video. I had a C33 back in the 70's / 80's and I used it all the time & developed film/made prints in a little darkroom that I built. It was so much fun. So, just yesterday I managed to pick up a C330 with extra lenses & all the good gear at a market. I can't wait to get back into film again. It's so true what you say, & I try to explain to my wife & others, that using film really makes you consider every shot. And then there's the fun work to actually make a real A4 print. Thanks, GAZ (Melbourne/Australia)

[@pineapplejoel1]

I just discovered your channel. Great video! You have just helped push my decision to purchase a Mamiya C330f that I had my eye on for quite some time (3 months now). New subscriber here. After I press the "Place Order" button, I will go through your videos and binge watch your channel. Cheers from sunny SoCal!

[@erminioottone2861]

Bought one today and i can't wait to try it! I'm used to shoot 35mm with my AE-1 and my fathers FE2, but i always wanted to try medium format, specially in square format, so i opted for a Mamiya c330f with an 80mm 2.8. Thanks for the video and the info! Regards from Italy

[@mc-ec3bu]

You sir are in for a pleasant experience .

[@spotsill]

I have decided to drag out my one remaining film camera again. I’am out here in Johnstown pa and happy to see someone from pa 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.

[@WilliamKearns]

spotsill thanks. Good to hear from a fellow Pennsylvanian !

[@droidster888]

Great video, I just bought a C3 today for 300 euros with an 80mm and 135mm lens. Great condition, what a solid piece of kit! I have a Rolleiflex also, but grabbed this as I want the ability to change lenses. Sometime a wide lens would be really useful too, I'l get myself a 65mm soon! Thanks man!

[@unsungphotographer3412]

droidster888 fabulous buy. Good luck and enjoy!

[@droidster888]

Unsung Photographer I just bought a 65mm of fleabay....! That’s a nice trio of lenses now!

[@mitchelllorens]

Thanks, Bob. Hey, I have one of those C330’s. I was kinda raised on it but it got relegated to the closet now I feel I gotta get it out again. How sad, man. Sheesh.. I remember doing film in my parents bathroom. Film, what goes around comes around. Time to get busy, thanks.

[@LourdesVillela]

Love love ❤️ it!

[@WilliamKearns]

Thanks !!

A lovely review ! thanks !

[@barry5176]

Great video! You mention the different film types, but there's very little information on the range of types and application. Idea for future tutorial perhaps?

[@skymedic48]

I am very much an amateur, and I shoot only film, with a Pentax K1000 35mm. I love film, I agree 100% that is slows you down, and makes you think, at least it does for me.

[@pierrebouchard4289]

Minolta SRT 202 shooter here, also a beginner. I just love film better than digital ... Thinking about selling all of my digital stuff ...

[@skymedic48]

@@pierrebouchard4289 I continue to toy with the idea of shooting digital along with film. I have read many blogs and articles that state shooting both makes you better. In my limited experience, it seems both have their place, depending on situation. I suppose if you are shooting for clients, then digital gives them immediate feedback, which is what they will want to see. I don't know, I'm nowhere near that level. I will say, I will stay with film for quite awhile, and if I can get my hands on a medium format, that's my next addition.

[@pierrebouchard4289]

@@skymedic48 Medium format, Oh yeah !!! Check out Mike Kenna, Hasselblad shooter.He does amazing black and white photos. P.S.: He's on KZbin

[@skymedic48]

@@pierrebouchard4289 sweet. Appreciate it!

[@unsungphotographer3412]

I often offer film with my digital product. It is a nice niche item to help sales and provide something unique.

[@stevecrawford3551]

Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@leonarddaneman810]

My main camera since 1971 (sold it with a 105, 55, 80, 135, and 180, case, everready, porofinder, and grip in 1997) . . . but it was natural to shoot with. Every camera since then has been like a wall between me and the subject. I now shoot Pentax 645z and 4x5. MF is reserved to a complete Graflex XL system. No regrets, but nice to see a beautiful example of a great camera.

[@tobiasinnit]

Thanks for your video. I've been caught between the c330 and rolleicord vb. This has helped me decide.

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Toby Williams your very welcome!

[@GreggObst]

I love my C330 to bits. Maybe not as much as my Bronica SQ-A but it's pretty darn close and I use it in completely different scenarios.

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Gregg Obst you will be happy to see a Brony in the lineup.

[@mkshffr4936]

Have wanted a 330 for a long time. However with my budget I may just have to dig out the Duoflex instead. :D

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

Nice intro for film newbies. I've been shooting film since the 70s and just recently bought a C330 ProS. It's quickly becoming my favorite camera.

[@unsungphotographer3412]

TheAgeOfAnalog beautiful camera. I wish you much luck with it.

[@DeputatKaktus]

This is a pretty neat camera. I have to admit I am a bit of a Mamiya fanboy...I just love how modular and flexible their professional cameras are, be it the C series, the 645 or the RB/RZ systems. And you are really hard pressed to find actual bad glass for those. Those are really perfect cameras in my view. They do have their quirks in the way they are operated, and some of them might be dealbreakers for some, but I don’t see myself using any medium format camera from another manufacturer on a regular basis in the foreseeable future.

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Tim Berghoff thank you for the thoughtful comment

[@wallaceshackleton1889]

It's nice to see you back again after a longish break from KZbinland. Film developing would make an interesting video, why not do one?

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Wallace Shackleton thank you. Film developing is a large topic. Do you have any specific questions ? Color / black and white ?

[@kencarnley7101]

What film speed did you use in coffee shop photos. Did you use flash? There’s a very nice coffee shop in a small town near me. Want to take some inside photos. They have their own roaster. I recently purchased a C330. Awaiting processing of first roll of film. I also have a Yaschia Mat. Have taken photo of RR crossing signs an every nut bolt is seen due to resolution.

[@WilliamKearns]

that is 400asa tri-x if i recall. No flash. Medium format is amazing.

[@MsSpokenvoice]

interested on how to develop. Also.. when you set your settings Iso and f-stop.. are you able to see it as your'e looking thru the view finder?

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Sly J you cannot. This is a fully mechanical camera and has no displays. You cannot set iso at all. That is determined by the film you choose.

[@unsungphotographer3412]

There are many film development videos already available.

[@MsSpokenvoice]

@@unsungphotographer3412 Thank you so much. I just purchased it last week and went out to practice with it over this weekend and I wish i would have seen your vid before doing so. lol but i will be keeping your teaching in mind when i go back out practicing with it. I took my film to Walgreens and they said i won't get it back for 3 weeks., i'm dying over here.. lol.. I'm use to digital but excited about this new change of fun.

[@jacovanlith5082]

The bellow is not just for close-up photography, It is a must for the 135 mm, 180 mm, and 250 mm optics, wich are long focal lenses.

[@ftfoley]

Very interesting video. I’m looking to upgrade my TLR Film Camera. I have a Seagull 4a, it’s a Chinese copy of a Rolliflex with a 80mm lens, it takes Great Photos. Been looking at the Mamiya c330, it looks like a real nice camera. You did a great review. Been shooting film since the 1960’s. Got my Canon FTb in the early 70’s. I watched many a video on the Mamiya c330 and checked it out EBay. I would like to buy the camera at a local Camera Shop, don’t have many Camera Stores near my area. Do you deal with a good Camera Shop. Looking at your video, was it shot in Levittown? I grew up in Levittown. I’m going to check out some of your other videos 🎉.

[@MsSpokenvoice]

What does the M and X mean not he lens?

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Sly J the letters represent flash sync types. X is modern electronic and m is a flash bulb type.

[@denisgagnon3571]

Can you show both color and B&W developing?

[@unsungphotographer3412]

There are quite a few of those videos around. Did you have specific questions?

[@denisgagnon3571]

I am suffering from a brain injury now in my late 50's. I'm trying to get more contrast from my prints. they are coming out very gray. I shoot Ilford Delta 100 while using Microdol-x developer. Is it my exposure technique?

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Generally a slight push often increases contrast. Stand developing will add acutance ( edge sharpness ). Microdol is a developer I don't use. Rodinal is what I would recommend for wide control for most lack and White film. It is available in the States from Freestyle.com

[@luissalazar2021]

I love film and still got my Mamiya Rb67 proS since the late 80s and waiting for Polaroid film . Nice job bro😎

[@billloveless6869]

YEAHHHHH. I'm looking for a good source for developing 2 1/4 film. Any suggestions?

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Bill Loveless thedarkroom.com is an online lab based n California. I have used them for color, B&H, slide film, 35, 110 and 120. All well done. Even some film I found that was from the 1980,s

[@joethiry2351]

Dale Labs in Fort Lauderdale. Go to their website and they will send you a free film mailer.

[@conradmelendez5070]

i just counter offered for a mamiya c330 today, will see what happens...

[@robertkeck178]

I just love my Mamiya C330. I should use it more than I do. I can't believe people are willing to spend the money for a full frame digital camera when you can completely outfit yourself with several medium format cameras for less than half the price and almost double the pixel count for the same money.

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Robert Keck some folks don’t have the interest or patience for film Photography. Digital will reign supreme for most shooters and for most commercial work. The turn around is simply just faster. I love the process of film. The expectation, the chemical analog post process and the look of the end product.

[@randallstewart175]

Love your devotion to film. I've been at it for 60 years and don't own a serious digital camera. That said, your comment unfairly slides by the fact that as you shoot that digital image, your appliance otherwise called a camera is generating a printable digital file. You shoot the same scene on film, then develop it, scan it, and you have that file. But wait, there are only a few scanners for DIY which can can actually scan out a 49 megabit file from medium format, and those are at least a decade old. It's not abut the which the better print or lower cost. It's all about relative easy of use and not having to learn how to make the sausage. There is no modern value assigned to the craft of photography, so they spray and pray. (Before someone leaps to correct me, the current Chinese made Pacific Image 8200 scanner does not scan at 8200 as advertised; it scans at 2850, and does a mediocre job of it.)

[@billloveless6869]

Do you know of a source for lens for a C330? Thanks

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Bill Loveless I don’t know where you are but I find KEH is dependable and reasonable

[@aquilegia9156]

wich scan did u use?

[@WilliamKearns]

aquilegia Edson v600 is my scanner of choice. Good value and medium format capable.

[@jacovanlith5082]

The 129 roll film is for 4 x 4 4,5 x 6 6 x 6 6 x 7 6 x 8 6 x 9 6 x 12 6 x 17

[@unsungphotographer3412]

camera-wiki.org/wiki/129_film

[@Григорий-ч6ю]

Good, but format 4*5 is else better! Filmphoto smooler, than 6*7 is dead issue.

[@jacovanlith5082]

China is making 220 film.

[@unsungphotographer3412]

So is Kodak, ilford, Fuji and many other labels

[@InXLsisDeo]

Sekonic light meters are good but rather expensive. Unfortunately, I've found out that smartphone apps aren't very reliable, in particular because you need to calibrate the sensor. Too bad because technically they are more than capable to do the job, much more handily and for free or near free.

[@unsungphotographer3412]

InXLsisDeo I’ve heard folks complain about the cost of a new meter. What did you pay for your camera? A meter in my mind is just as important

[@tonyb2760]

To say that you can't buy 220 film anymore is just not true. You most certainly can buy 220 film today. (08-11-2018)

[@WilliamKearns]

Tony Blackwell what new film is being produced in 220? I am unaware. Please let us know. I would be more than happy to get my hands on it. Old expired stock doesn’t really hold much interest for me.

[@denisgagnon3571]

Where?

[@unsungphotographer3412]

Tony has gone silent. Shame, I am curious as to where I can get some new 220. I don’t think you can but I haven’t looked everywhere

[@jakobolszewski6034]

There is definitely no current production 220 film available

[@BERTTTification]

You can buy expired 220 film but it’s a little pricey on eBay