Sunday, December 28, 2025

Mamiya 645


This is the resource I’m using to investigate my interest in the Mamiya 645 1000s medium format camera. I’ve always wanted a Hasselblad however, I know now that I should start out simple and learn on something basic while I find out what interests me in a larger format than 35mm film.

Researching the variety of cameras has brought me to the Mamiya 645 and particularly the 1000s as a first good choice. It is relatively inexpensive, has plenty of support, availability of accessories, a self timer and one thousands of a second shutter speed.

…and did I mention relativity inexpensive?

Oh. My first exposure to medium format was prior to my introduction to a 35mm film camera. My Grandad used a twin lens reflex camera. I do not remember which model. I would have loved to know but not even an Internet forum could figure it out. And besides, I want to do this from my interests and the Mamiya 645 has mine.

So here I will collect my notes, thoughts and links. I like having a spot where I can go back and take a look where I came from and compare where I went…

   

Wikipedia - Mamiya 645
Mamiya M645 1000s Instruction Manual

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