Really great review. Taken the mystery out of this camera for a pure digital man, and as I've just been given one, I so needed to know how to use this. Very clearly presented, and so much easier than wading through the old manual that came with it. Thanks!
thanks for the great video! just wondering, i am looking to purchase this camera but the seller is saying sometimes the film won’t advance unless you push some sort of pin on the film back. Thoughts? Thanks again.
Great video! Thank you so much!! A friend of mine just gave me a Mamiya 645 Pro and this has solved almost all the mysteries that I was facing! Once again thank you!!!
Thank you for the video, that was really helpful. I’m interested in buying one of these cameras and you have solved some of the mystery of what the parts all do. 😊
With the AE Prism finder, would you just leave the shutter speed dial on the A/AEL setting, and would it then automatically fire at the correct speed, or do you still have to manually turn the dial to the speed that it advises, more like a guide?
Thanks for making the video, very helpful. And yes, more videos please. And booo on all those people finding things to moan about while probably never having helped anyone (except with shitty comments)
nicholo1 thanks! I’m actually in the middle of making an updated review because this one is painfully boring. But yes, that auto film advance handle is compatible with this model 👍
Nice video man, I have a question. If you use a trigger and external flash, let's say on a tripod with an umbrella, you are still limited to the sync speed of the canera (1/60), is that correct?
Guairenito thanks! For the most part, 1/60 is gonna be your sync speed even if you're using a tigger, which is bad news I'm sure. The only thing that will allow u to shoot a faster sync speed, is if u use a leaf shutter lens. I don't own any leaf shutter lenses, so I only know this by way of internet research, but the main idea is that your camera opens its shutter, then the leaf shutter lens fires its shutter and then the camera closes its shutter. I think you can sync up to 1/500 with a mamiya leaf shutter lens but I could be off a little bit. Check it out though.
Great video! I've just stumbled across your channel, as I've been looking at buying the 645 Pro TL. Extremely thorough video, thank you for all the info. :)
Hannah O'Brien Photography Thanks a lot! I’m always surprised when someone makes it through more than 2 mins of this video. Good for you! And I still definitely recommend this camera. It’s still my favorite go to camera.
Thank you for the video! im having a hard time picking between the PRO TL or the Super ...or the old but reliable RB67. This videos had been very helpful towards making my final decision .
i have an offer for a Hasselblad 501 cm with the 80 mm f2.8 .I wanted the Mamiya 645 and A good Friend of mine went to Tokyo and practically she searched all over and couldnt find a 645 PRO , PRO TL OR SUPER Not even a damaged one =( . They just Banished during her Trip . I know Hasselblad is awesome but , i think i have a fair chance with the Mamiya and i can get more lenses faster than having to save for a single Hasselblad Lens . Wich one would you recomend?
Eduardo Heredia Cabuto Wow, too bad your friend couldn't find one for you there. I thought that's where all the good cameras are at. Can you buy on EBay? That's where I buy a lot of my camera gear. I was choosing between a Bronica, a Mamiya 645, or 645 Pro/ Pro TL and I'm really glad I went with the Pro TL. It's probably the camera I enjoy shooting the most. I think the RB67 would be fun to shoot but it is absolutely gigantic! I like to walk around and shoot and the 645 Pro without the side grip is pretty manageable. And like you said, the lenses are way more affordable. I also like the light meter in my viewfinder. It seems very accurate. Let me know what you decide on.
yes , the meter is a possible deal breaker on the Hasselblad it comes with a standar viewfinder , i use a Nikon F3 and an FM as back up and i know how to shoot all mechanic but if im getting 10 shots out of a roll hehe i better have the right exposure . I shop on ebay but i wanted it straight from the streets of Japan , i guess all of those are being sold on ebay like you say and thats one of the things that made me pick the "hasselhoff" because a friend handed it over to me to see if i wanna keep it . I keep playing your videos over and over jeje i guess the PRO TL with the metered Viewfinder will be the one now, i will start hunting for it , Thanks for taking the time to answer you rule .
This was a great explanation and walkthrough thank you! Any reco's on where to snag one of these? I've been cruising eBay and KEH - any other places that are good to look?
Good question! It never occurred to me to explain this but it's a very valid question if you've never used this style of camera. Unlike 35mm film SLRs, you don't need to rewind your film. In the film back, you have two spools. One spool with the unexposed film (top spool) and the other spool (bottom spool) is taking up the exposed film when you advance it. Once you've shot all your frames, keep winding the film advance crank a few times to make sure the transfer is complete (from top spool to bottom spool). After that, you're good to go. Open the film back, take out the bottom spool, fold the film tab back and use the adhesive band on the film to prevent the film from unraveling. You're left with an empty top spool. That's what you'll use as your new "take up" spool when you load in your next roll. Hope that makes sense. Good luck!
That's fab thank you so much, the film is at the camera shop as I message - one thing I did notice its super heavy and I wish I had taken a tripod with me "heyho at least I know this now . once again thank u for getting back to me
The short answer is yes. You can use older Mamiya 646 lenses on this camera. For a more complete list of compatible lenses and other accessories go here and scroll down to 'system'. camera-wiki.org/wiki/Mamiya_M645_Super,_Pro,_Pro_TL_and_E#System Hope that helps.
Thank you for the video, though it might have been shorter and easier to watch if you'd made cuts/scripted it. The "umm"s were really distracting for me.
Thanks for the video. Very didactic. I have the Mamiya 645 Pro Tl (like this one ruclips.net/video/n3-lXwIRXZM/видео.html) for 5 months and I still haven't taken any photos. I hope to do it soon. Your video helps me understand how the camera works. I find it difficult to understand how A and AEL modes work. The viewfinder I have is the AE FK402. can you help me? Greetings Gracias por el vídeo. Muy didáctico. Yo tengo la Mamiya 645 Pro Tl ( como esta ruclips.net/video/n3-lXwIRXZM/видео.html )ya 5 meses y todavía no he hecho ninguna foto. Espero hacerlo pronto. Su vídeo me ayuda a comprender el funcionamiento de la cámara. Me resulta difícil comprender el funcionamiento de los modos A y AEL El visor que tengo es el AEFK402. ¿me puede ayudar? Gracias
Great review! Well, explained and super thorough. More please!
Julie McFarling thanks a lot! I actually want to redo this video because i say um every other word, but I'm glad it was helpful to you.
Really great review. Taken the mystery out of this camera for a pure digital man, and as I've just been given one, I so needed to know how to use this. Very clearly presented, and so much easier than wading through the old manual that came with it. Thanks!
Thanks a lot! I appreciate that. What a great gift! When you get some photos back, shoot me a link so we can check em out. Good luck, happy shooting!
thanks for the great video! just wondering, i am looking to purchase this camera but the seller is saying sometimes the film won’t advance unless you push some sort of pin on the film back. Thoughts? Thanks again.
Great video! Thank you so much!! A friend of mine just gave me a Mamiya 645 Pro and this has solved almost all the mysteries that I was facing! Once again thank you!!!
Thank you for the video, that was really helpful. I’m interested in buying one of these cameras and you have solved some of the mystery of what the parts all do. 😊
With the AE Prism finder, would you just leave the shutter speed dial on the A/AEL setting, and would it then automatically fire at the correct speed, or do you still have to manually turn the dial to the speed that it advises, more like a guide?
Thanks for the review, But I thought the camera would not fire with out the little tiny battery that goes in the bottom...?
Thanks for making the video, very helpful. And yes, more videos please. And booo on all those people finding things to moan about while probably never having helped anyone (except with shitty comments)
You're very welcome. Glad it was of some use to you! And thanks for thanks for encouragement. Much appreciated.
Now I’m looking forward to get into medium format, this video is really helpful, thanks!
Thanks for this fantastic video! Is the same camera compatible with the automatic winder/handle module ?
nicholo1 thanks! I’m actually in the middle of making an updated review because this one is painfully boring. But yes, that auto film advance handle is compatible with this model 👍
Thanks for the review. I'm looking at getting this camera & this was definitely helpful!
Which focusing screen did you end up getting? I cant get pin point focus on mine. Magnifier required? Or just a better focusing scren?
Nice video man, I have a question. If you use a trigger and external flash, let's say on a tripod with an umbrella, you are still limited to the sync speed of the canera (1/60), is that correct?
Guairenito thanks! For the most part, 1/60 is gonna be your sync speed even if you're using a tigger, which is bad news I'm sure. The only thing that will allow u to shoot a faster sync speed, is if u use a leaf shutter lens. I don't own any leaf shutter lenses, so I only know this by way of internet research, but the main idea is that your camera opens its shutter, then the leaf shutter lens fires its shutter and then the camera closes its shutter. I think you can sync up to 1/500 with a mamiya leaf shutter lens but I could be off a little bit. Check it out though.
Great video! I've just stumbled across your channel, as I've been looking at buying the 645 Pro TL.
Extremely thorough video, thank you for all the info. :)
Hannah O'Brien Photography Thanks a lot! I’m always surprised when someone makes it through more than 2 mins of this video. Good for you! And I still definitely recommend this camera. It’s still my favorite go to camera.
Film Photography Club No worries at all! :) Such a thoroughly put together video. Look forward to catching up with more from your channel. :)
Great video. Would like to see more on metering & focusing the 645 Pro LT
what type of flash or trigger are you using on the camera body?
Thank you! Just received my Mamiya 645! Very helpful :-)
Thank you for the video! im having a hard time picking between the PRO TL or the Super ...or the old but reliable RB67. This videos had been very helpful towards making my final decision .
Nice! What one do you plan on getting?
i have an offer for a Hasselblad 501 cm with the 80 mm f2.8 .I wanted the Mamiya 645 and A good Friend of mine went to Tokyo and practically she searched all over and couldnt find a 645 PRO , PRO TL OR SUPER Not even a damaged one =( . They just Banished during her Trip . I know Hasselblad is awesome but , i think i have a fair chance with the Mamiya and i can get more lenses faster than having to save for a single Hasselblad Lens . Wich one would you recomend?
Eduardo Heredia Cabuto Wow, too bad your friend couldn't find one for you there. I thought that's where all the good cameras are at. Can you buy on EBay? That's where I buy a lot of my camera gear. I was choosing between a Bronica, a Mamiya 645, or 645 Pro/ Pro TL and I'm really glad I went with the Pro TL. It's probably the camera I enjoy shooting the most. I think the RB67 would be fun to shoot but it is absolutely gigantic! I like to walk around and shoot and the 645 Pro without the side grip is pretty manageable. And like you said, the lenses are way more affordable. I also like the light meter in my viewfinder. It seems very accurate. Let me know what you decide on.
yes , the meter is a possible deal breaker on the Hasselblad it comes with a standar viewfinder , i use a Nikon F3 and an FM as back up and i know how to shoot all mechanic but if im getting 10 shots out of a roll hehe i better have the right exposure . I shop on ebay but i wanted it straight from the streets of Japan , i guess all of those are being sold on ebay like you say and thats one of the things that made me pick the "hasselhoff" because a friend handed it over to me to see if i wanna keep it . I keep playing your videos over and over jeje i guess the PRO TL with the metered Viewfinder will be the one now, i will start hunting for it , Thanks for taking the time to answer you rule .
what film were you using for those dock shots? just got a 645 and stoked to start using it!
I'm 99% sure I was using Kodak Portra 400. Congrats! Happy shooting :-)
This was a great explanation and walkthrough thank you! Any reco's on where to snag one of these? I've been cruising eBay and KEH - any other places that are good to look?
awesome video! love the photos on san Clemente pier! will be buying one soon!
Thanks! That's awesome. It's a really fun camera. Let us know how you like it.
Hey, what are the films used in the example images shown? Thank you in advance.
What kind of flash can you use with it?
That was a really helpful review thank you so much!
With digital technology really going, how does film compare to digital in regards to making poster sized prints
Is this better than the super ?
Very informative video, thanks for this!
How’s the 80mm lens has a switch A/M how that works
how do you rewind it ? take the film out with out messing it up ? - I am a total novice help anyone scared of taking film out
Good question! It never occurred to me to explain this but it's a very valid question if you've never used this style of camera.
Unlike 35mm film SLRs, you don't need to rewind your film. In the film back, you have two spools. One spool with the unexposed film (top spool) and the other spool (bottom spool) is taking up the exposed film when you advance it.
Once you've shot all your frames, keep winding the film advance crank a few times to make sure the transfer is complete (from top spool to bottom spool). After that, you're good to go.
Open the film back, take out the bottom spool, fold the film tab back and use the adhesive band on the film to prevent the film from unraveling.
You're left with an empty top spool. That's what you'll use as your new "take up" spool when you load in your next roll.
Hope that makes sense. Good luck!
That's fab thank you so much, the film is at the camera shop as I message - one thing I did notice its super heavy and I wish I had taken a tripod with me "heyho at least I know this now . once again thank u for getting back to me
Great video, thank you.
more videos!!! love the old cameras!!
Can you use older mamiya 645 lenses with this?
The short answer is yes. You can use older Mamiya 646 lenses on this camera. For a more complete list of compatible lenses and other accessories go here and scroll down to 'system'. camera-wiki.org/wiki/Mamiya_M645_Super,_Pro,_Pro_TL_and_E#System Hope that helps.
Nice review! "Ok maybe that is 4 sec" LOL
Great video btw!
You should watch this video on 1.25-1.5 speed
Thank you for the video, though it might have been shorter and easier to watch if you'd made cuts/scripted it. The "umm"s were really distracting for me.
uh ... great video
Ha! Thanks man. It was my first one so I say um a lot... workin' on that.
s/o to crailtap!
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Frank Withers word up
You have no idea you mean 1/4 not a fourth
nice crailtap cap
HelgeStrichen why thank you (: ...(just saw this)
Thanks for the video. Very didactic. I have the Mamiya 645 Pro Tl (like this one ruclips.net/video/n3-lXwIRXZM/видео.html) for 5 months and I still haven't taken any photos. I hope to do it soon. Your video helps me understand how the camera works. I find it difficult to understand how A and AEL modes work. The viewfinder I have is the AE FK402. can you help me? Greetings
Gracias por el vídeo. Muy didáctico. Yo tengo la Mamiya 645 Pro Tl ( como esta ruclips.net/video/n3-lXwIRXZM/видео.html )ya 5 meses y todavía no he hecho ninguna foto. Espero hacerlo pronto. Su vídeo me ayuda a comprender el funcionamiento de la cámara. Me resulta difícil comprender el funcionamiento de los modos A y AEL El visor que tengo es el AEFK402. ¿me puede ayudar? Gracias
To many ummmm
Stopt saying UUUUUUUM, boaring, stopped watching after a minute