The Mamiya C33 is a TLR (Twin Lens Reflex two-lens reflex) camera for medium format film. It was built by the Japanese company in the 1960s and was aimed at professional users.
The special feature of the C33 is the possibility of interchangeable lenses, this is untypical for TLRs. Only lenses for the Mamiya C-series can be mounted, they are focused manually. Another special feature is the bellows between camera and lens, this allows it to go extremely close to the subject.
Films for the Mamiya C33
Medium format films are needed to take pictures with the Mamiya C33. Although the film format is very old, fresh films are still being produced. One option for color images is the Kodak Portra 160* and the Ilford XP2 Super* for black and white photos. The images are square (6×6).
A light meter is not built into the Mamiya C33, it does not require batteries. A tripod, cable release and flash connection is available. Multi-exposures are possible with the medium format camera, for which the selector on the camera side must be set from Roll Film to Sheet or Multi-exp.
The Mamiya C33 weighs over 2 kilos.
Sample photos
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Twin-lens reflex camera |
| Film format | 120 |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 60 mm x 60 mm |
| Focus | Manual |
| Viewfinder | Waist-level finder |
| Exposure times | 1/500 second to 1 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | PC-Flash |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Power supply | Not necessary |
| Country of production | Japan |
| Estimated value / Used price | 270,95 Euro 441,61399,78264,752105,47233,3445418,143168,71292,21 Estimate based on used prices of 27 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 13.5.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 283,15 Euro (306.32 US-Dollar) |