Mamiya 7: The Best Medium Format Camera . . . for some things

[@printertoner]

Epic video, epic trip.

[@spickett10]

I was already super impressed with the production value throughout the whole video and then the shot at 9:56 legit made my jaw drop... well done

[@Codacolor]

Thank you so much, Sam! 🙌🏻

[@felplaza3104]

this is now my favorite channel in the platform💙💙💙

[@Codacolor]

That made my day. thank you 🙌🏼

[@vicktoriousng7948]

The closing sentence hit right on my soul bro. Keeping inspiring.

[@ReimannPembroke]

Really well done video man! I don't think I'll ever buy a Mamiya 7, but I would love to try one out sometime! That photo at 9:57 made me fall out of my seat

[@Codacolor]

Reimann thank you dude! The Tetons did all the work that morning.

[@ericpmoss]

One thing worth getting for this camera is a 2 stop (and 3 stop) gradient neutral density filter, soft transition or hard. This is especially useful for the “Big Sky” landscapes. Because the metering spot is in the lower half of the image, you can just frame the image with the gradient transition at the horizon, meter to get some detail in the foreground, and trust that the sky won’t blow out. You can get more sophisticated, but generally don’t have to. This is especially valuable with slide film, which has low dynamic range.

[@wocky1993]

Great video dude, fantastic production value 🤙

[@Codacolor]

Appreciate that Thomas. Thank you so much!

[@declanmalone1316]

mate, this was a joy to watch

[@Codacolor]

Thank you, Declan!

[@Arb4447]

wow! this video looks like a $100,000 budget movie. Amazing music, videography, and photography. You are talented!

[@maxwmccoy]

Gorgeous places. Thanks for taking me der!

[@Codacolor]

Thank you for being here brother

[@JerichoPatrick]

Shout out to your incredable editing and story telling! My friend you had my undivided attention the whole time! Great video! and great photos!!

[@Codacolor]

Thanks, Jericho! You're too kind!

[@SnowBoarder2910]

Glad I stumbled on this video. I already own a mamiya 7 thanks to some other youtubers but your production of this video is bar none, especially the closing monologue. Wonderful stuff.

[@Codacolor]

That's really kind of you, man. Thank you so much!

[@Will_i_art]

DUDE! YOU earned yourself a new subscriber just for that time lapse alone !!!!

[@Codacolor]

Hahaha thank you so much William! Honestly just stoked you watched that far!

[@Will_i_art]

@@Codacolor I’m about to binge watch your entire channel, awesome content Man!

[@GaIvatr0n]

Beautiful music, B roll, images.. everything. SUBBED!

[@Codacolor]

I'm honored. Thank you!!

[@wichersham]

Nicely done. Great review. Mamiya 7 is may fav mid format camera.

[@Codacolor]

Thank you so much!

[@johnrflinn]

Mamiya 7 to Leica - Can't touch this!

[@scrapbookvideo2293]

Extremely well done! Not only did you give a great overview of the Mamiya 7, but you also documented the location with wonderful photographs and videos.

[@DanielTorres-sy8xe]

Loved your approach to talking about the Mamiya 7

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Daniel!

[@hollucinations]

Can’t wait to go back with youuu💚

[@Codacolor]

[@matthewmendoza5729]

Glad I found your channel man, loved the video and location! I just picked up a Yashica Mat 124 G to start my film journey with, excited to see some more content!

[@Codacolor]

Matthew, I love to hear it man! Cheers to the start of a beautiful analog journey.

[@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY]

such a relaxing video mate! pleased to find another film photographer KZbin channel I like. thanks again for nice video. hello from lock-downed Sydney...

[@Codacolor]

I really appreciate you staying that, thank you Ryan! I hope that Sydney opens up soon so you can continue getting after those exposures! (not the covid kind)

[@roxchblickt]

Those final words were dramatic!! 🥹

[@Vega.pdf35mm]

Awesome video great depth in detail and amazing photography! I only wish to own one! But seeing a video will do for now!

[@xcx6507]

Hey man, i really enjoy watching your video and your photos! Keep up doing it please!

[@Catnip-r1q]

Man , you definitely deserve so much more views . Definitely enjoy you content man . Keep it up .

[@Codacolor]

Thanks so much!!

[@drkucalo1]

This was fantastic and super interesting and I have never shoot digital. You got ya self a sub.

[@sanguyer6683]

Great video - got a like and a sub. Very balanced and intelligent review - saying this as a Pentax 67 shooter.

[@theharveydean]

I own the Mam 7ii as well and I'm like 40 seconds into the video and still saying "damn that's sharp" even though I own one. 😂

[@Codacolor]

Hahaha I know the feeling! I guess that's how you know they live up to the reputation!

[@analogueandy8x10]

It's an excellent camera, with excellent optics that Mamiya is known for. Even my old Mamiya Six Folder is a pleasure to use... but, I still prefer my RB. Cheers!

[@inkaststudio]

I’m impressed by the professionalism of this video. Feels like I’m watching a television show about film photography 👏🏾🙌🏾

[@Codacolor]

I'm flattered. Thank you so much!

[@joeljafman]

CODY, why haven't I heard of you before. This is some awesome content. Thanks for giving me a little piece of mind.

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Joël! My channel is still very much in its infancy, but I'm so glad you found me and that I had something worthwhile to share with you!

[@Kyohnam]

Hey Cody. I Love your video! I shoot film too. I look forward to your upcoming videos!

[@Codacolor]

So glad to hear it. Thank you!! More to come soon!

[@alainsorhalal5683]

Wow, great video. Thanks (from Paris)!

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Alain!!

[@adammescan4860]

Loved the timelapse video!

[@loganguybaker]

This is the best camera review I've seen in a long time. sssssubscribed

[@Codacolor]

Thank you dude! That means a lot coming from you. Your stuff is too good.

[@TrustNotMyHeart]

That mountain range was beautiful!

[@Codacolor]

Couldn't agree more!

[@JohnSmith-oo9mr]

Just found this channel holy this is good. Awesome video bro

[@Codacolor]

Much appreciated, John!!

[@JohnSmith-oo9mr]

@@Codacolor John is just my alias for online, but the real me genuinely thanks you. I am currently binge watching your channel

[@nondisgioldasis1477]

nice one thanks for the info, but what makes the picture is not the camera but the user I think you and I agree on that one Cody

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Nondis. We do agree indeed!

[@santakosoundsystem7542]

The problems of MF SLRs are camera size and the mirror mechanism (as it's so heavy, it creates vibration). Mamiya 6/7 form factor is the best for most uses.

[@Codacolor]

That is an important caveat to note. Thank you for bringing that up. Being a rangefinder with a leaf shutter is certainly to the Mamiya 6/7's advantage there. I have been able to shoot mine handheld at 1/30th and still produce sharp images, which is pretty incredible considering there's no image stabilization.

[@rorycowieson5924]

@@Codacolor you should be able to go slower than that. I can go to 1/30th with my Pentax 6x7 with no issue whatsoever. I really love the look of the Mamiya 7 but the main downside for me is the lack of that classic medium format depth of field.

[@matthewvonblerk9675]

awesome video dude, this camera is on another level,

[@Codacolor]

Thank you, Matthew!!

[@rfw3studio]

When you can do more with less - you can do more with more...So true, nice work.

[@thewats87]

Brilliant video, great insight and beautiful exposures. Great work Cody.

[@Codacolor]

The pleasure was mine. Thank you for watching

[@serhiirudenko6183]

As always, nice video with lots of beautiful landscapes. I'm not planning to get a film camera, but anyway it was interesting to watch.

[@Codacolor]

Film shooter or not, I'm glad you liked it regardless! Thank you!

[@joekearnan7008]

that talking head transition to night time lapse.. so cool

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Joe! It was my first successful day to night to day lapse!

[@FireShark]

Your videos are so amazing It is unbelievable

[@Codacolor]

thank you so much!

[@kenschwarz8057]

Yeah, I took some of my best pictures with this camera, which I sold with regret many years ago. The lenses had a certain luscious creaminess that I don’t see anywhere else. Today, when I shoot film, I use a old Mamiya TLR which costs peanuts and also takes amazing medium format pictures. Optics aren’t in the same league but still plenty satisfying.

[@zynthio]

I'm not really in the circles where I see hype about certain cameras and all of that I suppose. I am really drawn to this camera and the mamiya 6 for the design, aesthetic, and the form factor seems very nice. That's what makes me want one. I would love the photos I got out of any medium format camera I were to have I'm sure. It's the inspiration a camera gives me when I look at it and when I hold it that makes me shoot better photos

[@chrislim6851]

Nice video and really great photos with my favorite camera of all time! I noticed you are missing your self timer button. Mine just fell off too. Must be a common problem with these. subscribed!

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Chris!! Yeah I have seen a couple others missing that button as well, so it must be. A bit lame not to have but I find it doesn't affect me too much.

[@AndreLieberher]

Such a beautiful video that's easy to listen to.

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Andre. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adamb9931]

thank you internet stranger, this was 👌🏻

[@Codacolor]

you're welcome, internet stranger! ✨

[@falcosuessg0tt]

If you think the Mamiya 7 ist great for Travel, go try the Mamiya 6! Yes, it is square format, but the collapsible Lens make it awesome for travelling ☺️

[@ddolde]

I had a 7 II 20 years ago with just one 65mm Sekor lens. So damn sharp as good as 4x5

[@KramerTheWatchGuy]

I have had my Mamiya 7ii for a few years now. I have the 150mm, 80mm and the 50mm. I would not trade it for anything in the world. It is too good. I also have an Leica M7 with a 50mm Lux. That is my daily camera. But if I know I am going to be doing something epic... I am carrying the Mamiya instead.

[@HumayunQureshi]

After having owned an RZ67 Pro II and a bunch of lenses (50mm ULD, 110mm, 127mm, 140mm macro (plus tubes), 180mm), 3 backs, AE prism, and so on, my back is going to thank me this Saturday when I go to pick up champagne/gold Mamiya 7II from interstate. :) Can I ask what those little tags are you have hanging off the strap lugs? Cheers!

[@thewhiteapparation]

Great video and always enjoy your content. I would have to argue that the Fuji GF670 and Makina 67 are both just as compact as the Mamiya. One can argue both are MORE compact than the Mamiya given the bellow design and collapsable lens.

[@Codacolor]

Thank you! And you are certainly correct, however I said the Mamiya 7 is the only compact _interchangeable lens_ 6x7 camera. You can't shoot anything other than a roughly 35mm focal length equivalent on either the GF670 or the Makina.

[@thewhiteapparation]

@@Codacolor great point

[@leonardodionizio9621]

Great vid, i don’t even own a mamiya 7 lol (only a 645) but the quality of the video is craaaazy good and the photos are amazing! Keep it goingg

[@Codacolor]

Thanks Leonardo! Never shot 645 but I'm really curious about it, and I'd be lying if I said I hadn't been eyeing that camera. The lenses available look to be excellent and excellently priced. I'd really like to get my hands on that 105-210mm. Happy shooting!

[@wingslanding]

Thanks for the video, great info and beautiful photos. What is that shoulder strap camera clip/holder? Thanks

[@Codacolor]

Thanks, Allen! And it's a Peak Design Capture Clip. They are 10/10. Highly recommend.

[@alexnick4996]

wow love those trees soft color tone ... color grading tutorial plz

[@Codacolor]

Thank you! I might diversify into some video based content in the future if that's something people are interested in seeing from me!

[@MalcolmKingswell]

Nailed it Cody

[@Codacolor]

Malcolm, thank you man!

[@JustinInBlack]

Thank for your video, really chill and informative to watch. I've been thinking about buying it just because my wife hates my pen67 =)) But I think I would chose hassy over it. Thank you

[@kiquette]

Notice to all those who dream of a Mamiya 7: For $200 you can have the rare, ugly, unpopular (until a good influencer promotes it well!) but undestructible Koni Omega, with the same specifications: 6x7 rangefinder, with the 90 mm super Omegon wich is a very sharp lens :f3,5 1/500 , Zeiss Tessar copy, ( you can also find the 58,65,135 mm but very rare). less sexy than the mamiya 7 (definitely not a design for hypster), a little more bulky and less ergonomic, heavier (4,6 pounds), but by doing a few push ups every day, everyone should be able to lift it up to take outstanding images!

[@jaspercaelan4998]

Amazing shots! But that come down to the photographer much more than the camera. Would love to get one but couldn't justify the price myself so I went with a Bronica ETRSI - very happy with that!

[@Codacolor]

I thought it was expensive when I bought it but the prices are absolutely heinous now. The ETRSI looks super sweet though. Stoked for you, dude!

[@johnrflinn]

My substitute was the Mamiya Press Super 23 with the 100mm F 2.8 lens and the 6x9 back. All under $600. It is also a good personal trainer and force multiplier at 6 lbs 5 oz . It is all metal. The lenses range from a 50 mm wide angle lens to a 250mm telephoto and has the equivalent of a swing back to keep the foreground and background in sharp focus. The 100mm F2.8 lens is a replica of the Zeiss Planar and has a resolution of 95 lines/mm. Not far off from one of the Mamiya 7's lenses which had 120 lines/mm. However with the 6x9 back it is pretty close to an equal playing field. Weight and size seem to be the major drawbacks. It is important to replace the light seals on the backs if you buy one used as they are often old and tattered.

[@gehmirausdersonne4791]

The Mamiya 7 was the best investment I ever made in terms of film photography.

[@alessandroortiz]

holy fuck I'm just 45 seconds in and this video is already so beautifully shot

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Alessandro!

[@jullianvaladares2705]

Really well done

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Julian!!

[@Gaetandld]

Hey mate, absolutely loved this video, actually considering buying one and doing some portraits too, this video helped me and was so cool to watch, landscape are crazy ! Thanks a lot and keep going ! 🙏

[@Codacolor]

No thank you! I'm glad you found it useful and I really appreciate your kind words. I hope you find the right camera for your needs!

[@SD_Alias]

I had once a Mamiya 7. It is a nice camera, but a bit overhyped today. The making is a bit fragile and sometimes light leaks occured because the closing mechanism had a bit too much play. The lenses are good but the system has it downsides too. 6x7 is quite squarish and i changed to 6x9 because of that. Never liked the Hassi. The camera has to be handled very carefully because it is way more plastic than the tank build RZ and RB. I would never pay the prices that are asked today at ebay etc… For longer focal length the rangefindersystem is at its borders. The 210mm has minimum distance about 6-7 meters. I find there are more robust and versatile medium format systems that are cheaper to get but not cheap in quality…

[@haraldfuruholmen4654]

literally thought you showed a film negative to get into the camp haha

[@Joeyfingis]

Are you serious right now with that first waterfall spot!!! my god

[@dopexchristo8648]

The photo at @9:57 is macbook screensaver quality 😭✨

[@danherring]

Just got mine last week, still trying to get used to RF system and focusing

[@Codacolor]

Excited for you man! You'll get the hang of it in no time.

[@timothyhyde4565]

Terrific video. What L-bracket are you using?

[@Codacolor]

Thanks Timothy! It's a Really Right Stuff bracket. Unsure if the model off the top of my head.

[@maxwellwellmax878]

Only issue i have with my 7 is that my eyesight is bad so focusing is hard, i need to find a way to tether it to my Ipad so i can use focus peaking :D.

[@eugeniu94]

what lenses are mounted on canon? 2:55

[@erikleypoldt8275]

Well done mate. I own the 7ii with 80, about to get the pano kit. What Shutter release do you use? Also Bracket for tripod so its not in the way. Scan yourself or both dev and scan at a shop? Great pics

[@Codacolor]

Hey Erik and thank you! I've been eye-ing the pano kit as well. I'd really like to pick one up but money is tight right now. Hopefully in the future. I use a Vello TSR-40 15.75" threaded shutter cable release that I purchased from B&H for about $6. The top button kept unscrewing itself from the column so I superglued it in place, but other than that it works great. My tripod bracket is a bit of an awkward configuration. My ballhead has an acra-swiss clamp on it. On top of that I have an L-bracket that a friend gave me (I believe it's originally made for a Sony A7R II) that I put another arca swiss clamp on top of. It's sort of a double bracket configuration that allows me to attach any of my cameras to the arca swiss clamp, but still allows me the versatility of using the L-bracket for portrait orientation compositions. As much as I would like to get into developing and scanning my own film, I live on the road so that's not really an option right now. I have all my film developed and scanned at the lab and get TIFFs when ever I can afford them.

[@an6rew]

What camera do you record your videos with?

[@Codacolor]

I shoot with a Sony A7S III

[@openroadtravels181]

I wonder what that was at 3:46 going up the mountain. Can’t be a hiker, or a car.

[@3tz71ji]

Great video! I love my M7II. They image quality is shocking. Btw, how do you protect from bears?

[@Codacolor]

Bear spray, caution, and respect. Just know that you are in their home and be courteous.

[@florianomugnaio9169]

Beautiful Video and photos. Do you Scan with a frontier?

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Floriano! I have my work scanned on a Noritsu

[@losttrash980]

which camera do you use to record these videos?

[@VariTimo]

What shutter speed did you shoot the timelapse at?

[@Codacolor]

The camera was in aperture priority mode

[@VariTimo]

@@Codacolor Oh well.

[@ericsamuels6250]

I love Jackson Hole and I miss it so much!!!

[@Codacolor]

Me too Eric! It really is a magical little pocket of the world.

[@ericsamuels6250]

@@Codacolor yes it is I lived there for two in a half years and also still have a house out there

[@acmdv]

What about Fuji's GW690 range?

[@Codacolor]

Never shot any of the GW's but my understanding is that though they may be somewhat similar in size and weight they are all fixed lens and the GW690 is of course 6x9 and not 6x7.

[@george_edward_]

new here - loved the vid

[@Codacolor]

Thank you! Much love George.

[@Sam-cu8jj]

classic example high attack/low defense

[@roiloubia4483]

Very nice video, and beautiful pictures. When it comes to medium format photography for landscape photography, my preference will go down to two cameras. The Hasselblad (6x6), or the Pentax (6x7 MLU). Between the two I picked the Pentax for an obvious reason, the price, this camera is built like a tank, will never dye on you when properly handeld, and maintained, it can last your lifetime. Also the Pentax 67 SMC lenses are all fantastic, especially the 105mm, f2.8. Yes the Pentax is heavy, but I never had any problem, it helps in your fitness😉. I most of time shoot at f22, and never had the issue of diffraction with these lenses. Said that, other medium format cameras are great too,Mamiya's, Bronica's, etc.. At the end, you are right, there is no such thing as the best camera.They are all a black box. A good quality lens, a good tripod, a good light meter, a good eye, good techniques, good location, good light, and finally a GOOD LUCK, that's will make a great photograph. Keep shooting FILM, the best medium.

[@PhotoMeLarry]

"There's also a bear..." (this is the moment where my video would have ended).

[@Codacolor]

haha there was a wall of people between the bear, my brother and myself so we had a meat shield. 🍗🛡

[@PhotoMeLarry]

@@Codacolor Good strat!

[@BoundANDDetermined88]

Raid Flying Insect Spray (Blue Can)--Unleash the Mosquito destruction.

[@Codacolor]

Whoa. That sounds as gnarly as the mosquitos.

[@wingslanding]

Great voice too. You could go pro with that voice on voice over stuff. Trustworthy friendly warm deep masculine male.

[@Codacolor]

Really flattered that you think so. Thank you for that!!

[@shpSevnper]

来自中国的Mamiya 7用户给你点赞；）

[@Codacolor]

谢谢！