Tricks to Remember for the Mamiya C330 film camera

[@rr6405]

Hilariously chaotic but mesmerising at the same time.

[@kennethslavett1177]

I learned a lot from your video. I bought my Mamiya C2 in 1958 which I used to take photos for my local weekly newspaper. I have added other Mamiya tile camera to my collection. Now I know how to deal with changing the focusing screen on my 330. Keep up the good work.

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aphexteknol]

This guy looks like hes shot more rolls of film than I’ve had hot dinners. I’ll listen to anything he says without question.

[@jplum7708]

I just spent 3 hours trying to figure all this out. I took the lens off to clean it, and when i put it back on and it wouldn't fire. I read the manual and still couldn't get it to fire. I must have figured it all out because after fiddling with it, it started working. Then i decided to see what KZbin university had to say. I wish i would have seen this first. 😂 Great video sir.

[@madmechanic7641]

brilliant.. glad u ok and making vids again. was worried. ive just got home, been on whisky havent i. hey Peter Ive got a Mamiya/Sekor 200mm/3.5 and I always put it in me old skool dslr . Anyway good to see you ok bud. Without people like you the world would be lost. You always give us an education> And then the postgirl knocke a dropped me a parcel. Yashica TL electro with the proper Yashinon (Tomioka) lens attached.. I forgot I bought it. Anyway look after yourself Peter.. Thankyou for educating the kids now

[@JumiPCreative]

I hit like and subscribe before I even watched this - my gut was just sure you’d be brilliant and a treasure! The comments section surely agrees! Just got a Mamiya C330 so will be using your videos as my guide ✨

[@richardsimms251]

I’m just bought this camera with several lenses, all in great shape. Excellent video and instructions. RS. Canada

[@MrMitchFish]

Thanks for the tips! I appreciate you sharing the enlargement of the photo you took of the land army woman with the 80mm, looks fantastic. It's good to see an example since I've just bought this camera as my first medium format and I haven't gotten any developed photos yet. Thanks for the great video!

[@garygruber1452]

The C-330 was my first commercial photography camera. Bought it in 1976. Only needed 3 lenses back then: 80, 55, and a 180. Today I have at least 6 lenses for my C-330F that is one of my workhorses. I eventually progressed to a Mamiya RZ67, which I used for the remainder of my career. It (the C330) never failed me.

[@TheCoolProfessor]

Two points: 1. I love your accent! 2. Your video has earned my rarest rating.... HELPFUL!

[@theoldfilmbloke]

made me Blush !

[@TheCoolProfessor]

@@theoldfilmbloke one thing I would like to mention. I was on a shoot one time and I didn't load the roll correctly. I didn't line up the arrows with the guide dots. As a result the roll didn't feed correctly and I wound right through two of them. That was a very expensive mistake.

[@dannez4]

I love you Peter. You’re my favourite person in the internet. Please keep up the video uploads!

[@marksummers5504]

Haha… His name was Johnny Slapfish? That’s awesome. I’ve used mine for years but watching you talk about it is even more fun.

[@ianbutler1983]

Thanks Peter. I really enjoy your videos. Glad you are keeping well.

[@robertenglish9838]

Thanks. Picking up a C330 setup next week. Greatly appreciate your time spent with this exposition. Greetings from No Yawk.

[@Sam.Morris]

Thanks Peter! Very helpful!

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christians.9058]

You are my hero for my next photo trip to Hamburg harbour ✌🏻

[@borderlands6606]

There's an interesting Mamiya accessory called a Paramender, to be used with a tripod. This allows you to make close-ups with the bellows extended. Once you have composed the shot, turn a handle to put the taking lens in the exact position of the viewing lens. I used it a lot with my C330f for still lives, as the camera focusses closer than other medium format types. It sounds Heath-Robinson but is well engineered and works perfectly. Other weird and wonderful accessories include the Porofinder (a reflex viewer that isn't a true prism - the image is smaller and darker), and a right angle "chimney" finder, which is superior to hood-and-magnifier viewing. There are sports finder inserts up to 250mm, though it's hard to think of a less suitable camera for shooting sport than a large twin lens reflex camera!

[@JumiPCreative]

Oooh these sound really interesting! Will have to see how they work on the c330 if I can

[@cubistone]

A few years ago i bought a complete c330 kit of 2 bodies and 4 sets of lenses along with a host of accessories. The former owner's son sold it for his dad who was a wedding photographer. One of the two bodies has a tendency to jam when there's film in it. It never does it when firing dry. I suspect it is somehow related to film transport mechanism. Got to admit i had a chuckle seeing a man in a bedroom with women clothing hanging around. I also have to admit Peter has quite a sense of humor. Thank you Peter you're a better man than I.

[@PrinceJMoore]

Just received the camera from my granddad. Thank you for the informative video. Will have lots to learn in the future, but this was very helpful.

[@pieromanzoni6590]

Vers useful and very clear explanation about a few things that can be confusing with that camera. Thanks a lot.

[@AmiPurple]

Wish I had these tips when I got my mamiya c330f! It will be helpful to others I'm sure. Bought the camera just before lockdown and only used it once. Your video reminded me to get out and use it! Thanks for the insipration and joy your videos bring as always

[@arianedays]

Fantastic, I learned so much with your video. Love your giggle at the end. There definitely is a lot to remember :D

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@a.garland5003]

Great upload Peter , that is one beast of a camera 📸

[@Vladimir-hq1ne]

Legendary camera... And some of an inheritance of an elderly generation... I'm 49. Thus granddads' I suppose? And that lady looks jolly good! Edit - this camera worked fine with low-altitude bombing computer... With trophy AGFA film.

[@charlie2700]

nearly had a heart attack when this camera came in! i couldn’t figure out for the life of me how to get the shutter to fire. simple once you learn it, but best not forget. thank you for showing me the way :)

[@cesarcadenaft]

Thanks for the video, greetings from Colombia

[@armanshaghi]

Thank you for making this video, most helpful

[@theoldfilmbloke]

You're very welcome!

[@michaelschimpf267]

fantastic!

[@robhowarth77]

You can download the full Mamiya operation manual from the internet. I suggest you read through this as it can minimise hassles later. Also, do not leave the shutter cocked for a long period of time. This weakens the shutter mechanism. I have a golden rule ; only advance the film frame when ready to take the next pic ! One more thing : only cock the shutter once you have finished with focussing and f stop / shutter speed settings. This can cause jams with a lot of "in the lens " leaf shutters. Thank you for the posting @!

[@jimphilpott902]

Classic advice for a classic camera

[@Resgerr]

This is great I’ll go over again with my C330 and familiarise my self with it, as I haven’t used it much yet

[@kaym6086]

Thank you for this very informative video! I bought a Mamiya c330 with the 80mm 2.8 lens about 4 years ago now. I had a hiatus with using it because of college, but I just graduated and am getting into it again. I actually had that jamming issue once and didn't know what caused it. What a beautiful camera it is! Excellent, high quality photos and the system is at a very affordable price compared to other cameras of similar quality. My neck suffers, but my art succeeds!

[@jonathanharries6118]

Great stuff! Invaluable tips there. Thanks very much.

[@luisarellanes9898]

Peter, you absolutely chad! Thank you for this video!

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Does that mean I'm a 'Cool DUDE?' - always wanted to be one !

[@luisarellanes9898]

@@theoldfilmbloke yes! :)

[@sLOMO_77]

Thanks for the great tips! Glad to see you and hope you're well!

[@PatrickBatticeKN]

Wow this camera looks intimidating. But what a classic

[@jumpingjohn280459]

May I correct you sir on one comment you made. You are very good at showing us things! Very helpful and informative. Thank you.

[@jacovanlith5082]

The seven Mamiya Sekor C lenses comparing to 24 x 36 lenses: 55 mm > 31 mm 65 mm > 36 mm 80 mm > 45 mm 105 mm > 58 mm 135 mm > 74 mm 180 mm > 99 mm 250 mm > 136 mm

[@reusedisland1904]

Hey, Thanks Peter! Really appreciate the demo. It’s a very mechanical experience with this camera it seems, very simple construction - and built very well indeed. I expect the designers wanted to give some improvement over the Rolleiflex TLR. Do you think they succeeded? I wonder if you could do a side by side comparison? All the best, Peter! Phil (from Canada)

[@joechill1]

Hello mate, thanks for the tips!

[@ribbitrocks]

very helpful indeed / thank you for your valuable information /some minor things i didn't know.

[@eddiek0507]

That's a big old thing 📸 takes good pictures though...🙂👍

[@jamesdunlop8704]

always interesting and informative.

[@derrickdd]

@4:12 I fell over laughing.. So helpful, though, sir!

[@hericperez]

I really like you and enjoyed your video

[@vuongtran3212]

Cam on ! Chuc ong nhieu suc khoe...👍👍👍

[@larrywu1629]

Thank you so much for your share, I really want to know the steel buckle you use on shoulder strap, thanks!

[@theoldfilmbloke]

That buckle came with the Gift Camera

[@heho888]

thank you, that really saved me

[@arcanics1971]

I have a C3. It's only drawback is that the focussing screen isn't interchangeable like the later C series models.

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Thank you

[@philhodgkinson1460]

I have a C220 and with 80mm lens and bellows will focus to 7 inches..... What is close focus on a 135mm lens.... Do you change focus screen for different focal lens Peter please?

[@theoldfilmbloke]

NO -- Keep same focus screen. Close Focus for 135mm is about 3 feet

[@zachary4225]

What do you use to clean the mirror ?

[@theoldfilmbloke]

Just some air and a Lens Tissue !

[@jacovanlith5082]

I just bought a Mamiya C220 plus 55mm, 80 mm, 135 mm and 250 mm lenses at the biggest photoshop of Europe. The body and lenses had their CLA. The shutter of the 55 does not fire. The rest of the lenses have rotten apertures. What to do ......?

[@theoldfilmbloke]

LUCKY !! I want the 55 mm lens BUT not at the PRICES asked NOW !!

[@myotherusername9224]

what's a CLA ? Is that a European thing ? in what sense are the apertures 'rotten' ? what to do ? either find a repair shop or DIY, correct ?

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Thank you