Mamiya 645 Review - Shooting with the Camera

[@isaacstacey1227]

Heard from someone that if you are displeased with your old work, it only means you’ve been improving your craft. So fun to watch you grow, Willem - truly inspiring.

[@WillemVerb]

That’s the truth haha! Thank you

[@jerrymyrick6869]

You are an auwsome photography,,

[@jerrymyrick6869]

You are an auwsome photographer

[@grainydaysss]

Good stuff my man, the shot at 6:15 is so freaking good that it makes me angry, so I need to go lay down for 30 minutes

[@adamouellette5971]

Its a car and a light....?

[@tonythrowaway3327]

what's good about this?

[@alsc3444]

@@tonythrowaway3327 The rear light of the pass by car lit up the front of that parked car, it was a great moment to take the shot. Rare moments imo

[@Shmyrk]

I’m also curious why

[@caleidoo]

It's not a rare moment, not a rare composition and no rare light. I'm not seeing it either. The same photo has been taken a thousand times with an iPhone and I see the same thing when I walk outside in the evening. But I came to accept KZbinrs handing out handjobs to each other in comments. It comes with the territory. Bad for quality though.

[@nelsonm.5044]

The thing I love about the 6 x 4,5 is also the ratio aspect that is very close to the 35mm. I do not feel like a lost sheep when I switch from my 35 mm to my medium format

[@inevitablecraftslab]

did you try a 135 wide back with yours? it does 35x56, thats an awesome format too.

[@Dre_On_Film]

The Mamiya 645 is timeless man I’m seriously glad you came back to the roots of medium format that got you you all started your honestly the reason why I got my Mamiya 645 Pro and I can’t put the thing down at all man thank for making this video it’s something I’ve seriously been wanting to happen for a minute now!

[@sleimy79]

I have the Mamiya 645 AFD II It’s my favorite medium format camera. I have a handicap and the autofocus helps me a lot.

[@laurievigneault7915]

This was so helpful! I spent all week debating whether or not it was worth the buy, I am now convinced. :)

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

If you have the money buy a Hasselblad 500 C/M it's awesome!

[@ttoniross]

OMG this is a dream film camera. I love watching this kind of content the learning is genuine. Thank you so much. You're truly an artist. Wish I can afford film photography.

[@kennethgomez5092]

Hey Willem! I just recently bought my first film camera, and I am really loving talking photos with it! Your videos are awesome and very helpful! Thank you!!!!!

[@SweetLouPhotography]

Man those diner portraits are beautiful. Great work man

[@JonFilmPhoto]

Great to see that you just made it work even without the shutter release cable

[@s0nglyr1cs]

Been loving the frequent uploads lately!

[@WillemVerb]

Sweeet!

[@donotunsubscribe]

It's a small detail, but I love how you describe photography as "making photos" not "taking photos". I think it's what separates "just anyone with a camera" from a true artist like yourself. Thanks for the great review, keep up the good work!

[@MrISoFr3sh]

i feel like i never can shoot nyc. But you do it so effortlessly looking at certain things. This is def a eye opener for me.

[@beyondbola9317]

Immediately clicked after I saw the upload notification!! love your vids man :)

[@WillemVerb]

Thank you!

[@JacobCrowMains]

Think I may switch from my RB67 to the 645 after watching this. the portability plus the extra 5 frames per roll is worth it

[@ronaldfleischer6136]

late response but in case you read this: did You switch?

[@JacobCrowMains]

@@ronaldfleischer6136 Hey man, I actually ended up selling my RB67 and I don't own a medium format camera at the moment. I do miss it though, If I was to buy one again I might go for the RZ67 or the Pentax 67 - although I think the 645 is probably a good choice too

[@ronaldfleischer6136]

@@JacobCrowMains Hey Jacob! I understand that, i bought a RB67 from a friend (actually my second one, the first I sold too), for a short time I had the Mamiya 645 but it had a problem and I gave it back...definitely a nice camera and well...not a tank like the RB!

[@robertthrailkill1368]

I have had a Mamiya 645 for 20 years. What a work horse! Lenses are superb and are super cheap now. Film processing is a challenge but have depth and detail better than 35mm. Image quality is same as a high end digital.

[@anthodaigle]

Shooting with the older model of this! It is reliable, cheap, and quality. The lenses are also pretty cheap for the quality. I have 16 shots on a 120 film

[@sheba134]

13 12 hey I’m looking at getting the 1000s older version. Is that the one that you have? Did you get a waist level view finder?

[@ChairmanZhongXiNa]

@@sheba134 waist level viewfinders are nice and cool to look at, but a pain in the ass if you want to take portrait photos

[@gerardusvanleer3602]

Mijn favoriete YT'er als het gaat om analoge fotografie. Ga zo door Willem! Groeten uit Nederland.

[@thearcoftrading]

Woah within 30 seconds of upload! 😊 Awesome video as usual!

[@Biosynchro]

The shot of the Art Deco doors was really nice - both versions actually. But the portraits of the journalist were A+.

[@B1GDaddYJOe]

This is my current go-to camera, and the one that got me into medium format! Awesome video as always

[@GabrieleGallagher27]

Just bought the 645 pro because of this video. It's never too late, thank you man I love it!

[@window741]

Photography in restaurant is freaking amazing💚 Wish there were a restaurant like that in my city. Always waiting for your amazing vids.

[@dukkhey]

man, it's so cool that you're doing this! i've been a photographer for 10 years now and got so hyped looking at your videos in regard to film!. keep up the good work!

[@siat_J9so0WAXmSV6cEBGV7pHQCaUH]

great video, i found one of these in a box full of abandoned camera gear, now i just need to clean it up and try it out, this will be my first 120 camera

[@sofia-ir6wh]

recently purchased the m645, so psyched to see you made a video about the 645!

[@ConnerGetchell]

I have been looking for more videos on this camera as I bought it literally 2 days ago, and you post this? Wow, what a blessing you are Williem. I just realized I know your pictures from r/analog. You are an inspiration. Gotta say.

[@octobernguyen3057]

this has nothing to do with the miyama 645 (because the camera is dope!), i truly appreciate your videos. you always go straight to the point and talk in very details about the topic, which has helped me a tons in learning about film photography! truly appreciate your channel!

[@jasonzy425]

Rz67 does have mirror lock up functions. Screw in a cable release into the side of your lens. The mirror is locked up in position after you fire the main shutter, and then you press on the cable release to make the extra exposure. I’ve been doing this for a while and it works very well. You don’t need the “double cable release” thing.

[@paulwithers6453]

Thinking about buying a 645. After watching your video I'm pretty confident it's the right medium frame camera for me (a complete novice !) Thanks a lot Paul.

[@Seele2015au]

Willem Verbeeck The 120 film was originally designed to give eight 6X9 negatives (8-on-120), to give compactness and greater film economy, cameras were made with two red windows giving 16 6X4.5 negatives (16-on-120). With a more modern camera like this, there's no need to use red windows to locate the frames, but Mamiya (along with others) decided to take 15 exposures on each roll, to give greater spacing between the frames. For mounted colour transparencies it is all very well, but it can make negative filing tricky: a negative filing sheet made for 120 cut into four lengths would easily accommodate each length with two 6X9, three 6X6, or four 6X4.5 as long as the 6X4.5 is shot as 16-on; but each strip of Mamiya 645 negatives, if as four frames, would be too long to fit comfortably, a factor to consider.

[@dottoolshed]

Hi Willem. Couple of questions: 1. Could you share your method of archiving your work? 2. When you see an interesting location for a shot, do you list it down somewhere? And of course, thank you for another great video :)

[@1967incPhotography]

Just bought a Mamiya 645 Pro TL and LOVE IT! Thanks for the inspiration and great photos! Medium format is making a comeback, BABY! Well, we'll see ha ha...

[@yungkental434]

can you do like 35mm cameras review? Thanks love ur video

[@inevitablecraftslab]

The answer is: Nikon F3 without the HP viewfinder. There you go :)

[@aaronramos6056]

Nikon FE2

[@vickysofyanr]

Niceee, i've found your channel while looking for M645 review, and now you reviewed newer M645, this brings back memories.

[@sivgreyson]

can't believe I've watched your stuff since that first photoshoot in the cafe! what!

[@jonobonnowonno1]

really love your portrait work Willem, especially 8:07 and 9:23

[@MaxLamdin]

the RZ67 does have a mirror lock up function it's just a different mechanism to the 645, find the manual online and have a look

[@fangxusun1723]

RZ67 does have mirror lockup, once you screw the cable release into the socket on the lens and then press the shutter on the camera, the mirror locks up.

[@AlanExtinct]

love the shot in Japan series! High QUALITY video as always!!!🔥

[@CassieZYZ]

Love the style and the edit of this video! This camera looks goooorrrgeeousss

[@sharpskilz]

the feathered anglepoise is a cheeky and excellent nod.

[@slimlim123]

WOOOO 2mins record!!! Cheers to another dope vid willem! Love the 645.

[@jdebultra]

I love my 645 super. Mine came with the 45, 80 2.8, 150, 2 film backs, auto winder, and some extention tubes. Focusing is so easy with its big, bright viewfinder. Love your channel.

[@milbro150]

Hey man just thought I would give you a shout and let you know that the RZ67 can mirror lock up, it’s done through attaching a cable release to the lens, then firing the trigger on the body, you then can activate the leaf shutter with the cable release making the camera have a “mirror lock up”!! Literally got the RZ67 because of your videos keep up the insanely high quality of work your putting out!!!!

[@g_pressley]

Thank you for this video. Was considering buying this at a camera trade show

[@brooke2107]

I just bought the RB67 and I haven't shot medium format before! I probably should have gone for the 645 but I'm excited anyway it'll be a learning curve.. I hope you can do a RZ67 and RB67 comparison one day :D Your photography is great!

[@beelievedesignphotography4347]

oh my goodness, once i saw these portraits...i wanna buy one! well done!

[@KenyattaDavisPhotography]

Omg! I love the shoot with the journalist. Its super 90s and retro.

[@kimberlymimeles5050]

Gorgeous shots of the journalist!! Wow! Very inspiring! Just purchased the Pro...from Film Objectiv! Excited to start using it! Thx for the video!

[@fatmatobbakh4936]

i want one so bad 😭 i still can't get over how good these pictures look

[@kannethabrown8934]

Willem: "it's so much lighter" Me a 5'3" female photographer: *can't even hold my mamiya in my hands for too long*

[@FramesPerSecond]

Your voice sounds so much more energetic when you’re outside in this video!

[@gonzalomondacaoyanader3427]

the sharpeness of those photos omg

[@tayden123]

Fyi, at 4:12, you can do long exposures with bulb mode and the shutter set to self-timer mode. First button press opens the shutter, then a second button press closes it. Not sure about the Super, but that's how it works on my Pro!

[@stevenpam]

Impressive dynamic range out of that Portra

[@randielzoquier6249]

woah, I definitely want this camera now. Great review Willem!

[@davidmanicum]

Midway through this video i started looking for one for myself🔥🔥 BIG THANK YOU!

[@lowagot]

The reflections in the back of the civic could have read "AIR" from the last letters of cafeteria. That would have been epic!

[@mikeg1530]

Excellent review, very cool! thanks Willem. I love the photos in the diner too.

[@sadlie7072]

Love the vid! Id love to see a video on how you plan a photo shoot with a model. How you work out outfits, locations, poses and etc.

[@romanspataro1688]

that thing is so well designed. we need an updated rz67

[@gaboacr6389]

I was actually watchoing those two videos today before this came out. Funny. Great job as always man.

[@nonchalantgarage]

So much dynamic range on film. Love it

[@midwestgrain]

Love how 645 is basically just a bigger 35mm negative, aspect wise. The Super is hella clean, might have to cop

[@jadenfuhrer258]

I literally was looking at buying one today and then you posted this. Thank you!

[@bangtanphoenix7280]

i just bought the m645 1000s two weeks ago !

[@jungerhansmann6608]

the RZ67 has a mirror lock up feature put your cable release into the lens. if you turn it in, there will appear a red ring around the insert. now you can press the normal release at the bottom left in the front to lock up the mirror. then you can take the actual photo by pressing the cable release.

[@WillemVerb]

I’m an idiot, thanks for the info 🙏🏼✨

[@robertosierra16]

Shoot with an RB67 and make a comparison !!!

[@heres_the_sauce]

I just bought a mamiya 645 1000S it's my first medium format camera. I'm super excited to shoot with it! What tripod were you using here?

[@pedromiguelcosta9626]

amazing photos . from portugal keep on the amazing work

[@audidreamin]

ive been waiting for this review my guy !

[@PasqualeEttorre]

cool stuff! The 645 is an interesting format!

[@Denimchicken.]

Those portraits are amazing!

[@jimwlouavl]

I think the 645 Super is one of the best cameras ever.

[@coleslater4403]

another sick video. as soon as I save up enough money i’m testing the one out. seems like the perfect beginners medium format camera which is perfect for me

[@Rearneckedchoke]

Those Japan photos were so good.

[@ioegreer]

i love the bangs

[@josephsaleh9029]

Shooting portra400 at night is an absolute chad moment

[@kylekim9095]

Come back to new video upload from Willem on a monday night after work? So good

[@StreetGrain]

The Mamiya 645 Super is prone to the mirror box damper snapping off, rendering the camera inoperable. Some internal plastic parts they used in the 80s are now deteriorating. I recommend the Mamiya 645 Pro or Mamiya 645 ProTL as they used newer plastics.

[@justinmueller9579]

I had 2 bodies, great lenses especially the 45mm but they eventually spent more time in the repair shop so I moved on

[@randywaldron2715]

If you can live without the interchangeable backs, go for the original Mamiya 645 or the 1000s. Less plastics. More rugged.

[@EffiJones]

Wow! What a nice video, you cleared up my mind, I’m about to move from 35mm to medium format. Glad I saw this video today! ☺️

[@brianbenjamin4574]

Was literally looking for a M645 video and come to find out you just posted this

[@frederiklund7693]

Litteraly just decided to get the 645 today - and here is your video. Coincidence? I think not! Awesome video as always! Thanks

[@ignacymat]

very nice photos there, mate! i truly appreciate that you put those in, instead of just talking head and b-roll of the gear. I'm thinking about getting that camera to shoot architecture, it's one of the smallest mf system with tilt-shift lenses.

[@Vega.pdf35mm]

Dude I love your work I’m so into getting a medium format camera

[@tcroz7733]

Just started shooting 35mm, but medium format is giving me some potential gear acquisition syndrome.

[@cindywho134]

Those older photos are outstanding!

[@benkirilo]

love getting the post notification. always inspiring.

[@hunterway4368]

a Canon A1 Review would be stellar 🤩

[@ifthebeltiscrackedor]

Whaaaat! What a camera!! What a photographer!! Super nice.

[@StephenAttongPhoto]

i'm pretty sure those Jinx portraits were some of the first work i saw from you my man! Great video as always

[@douglassun5947]

Just started looking at this camera and this review came out the next day!

[@arildedvardbasmo490]

Never having owned anything but Hasselblads, I am intrigued by the 35mm-like moves you're pulling while taking portraits. As much as I love my Hasselblad-setup, I still feel my movement is restricted when using it. Probably partly down to the WLF, partly the inflexible format and perhaps partly down to the lack of internal meter... Interesting video. Food for thought for us medium format shooters.

[@bfs5113]

@Arildhgs I had used a Hasselblad 500 C/M for decades. The best thing about shooting with it was that one didn't have to not hold it differently with portrait and landscape shoots. DIY grid on focusing screen with artist translucent tape would help in cropping. I also had a set of useful accessories such as meter prism, Polaroid Back (for preview), meter knob, quick winding crank and quick focus handle.

[@zz-kn3nj]

Kinda curious how you'll come out with 35mm cameras review such as popular brand like Canon, Olympus or Konica ✌️

[@heysiri4935]

Konica 💪🏻

[@pdiseris]

The RZ67 does do mirror lock up, you just need the relevant cable release accessory in order to unlock this feature.Okay it's not native, but it's doable. I love both cameras!

[@piperpilot26]

I came VERY close to picking up a Mamiya 645. Went with a Bronica ETRS instead. I picked one up off of Ebay in absolutely mint condition for $300. These systems are just simply priced to sell. That being said, I just may have to snag one of these real quick. :-)

[@2071photo]

dude that's wild those were your first two videos cause that's how I found your channel and I hadn't realized you had just started. I was looking up info on a Mamiya c330 and your videos were suggested ^_^

[@vigodrakken7916]

Wow 4 thumbs down??? Must be people that didnt find the 2 Card Slots 😁

[@jacobsack]

@tyvek05 huh?

[@inevitablecraftslab]

jacob sack not that i downvoted the video, but he meant waht he wrote. just because you like what you do it doesnt mean your work is good, i didnt like one single composition in the video

[@DANVIIL]

You left out the 6x9 medium format. The Fujifilm 690 with the 65mm lens (wide angle) is probably the sharpest lens ever made for medium format. It's also known as the Texas Leica.