MAMIYA C3 Professional ( introduced in1962)
- Medium format TLR, Twin Lens Reflex camera.
- 120 film, 6x6 square format;
- Interchangeable Lens-Shutter assembly: accepts all Mamiya C-series TLR lenses
- LENS-SHUTTER ASSEMBLY: Standard 105mm fast f/3.5 Mamiya Sekor black
The C3 Professional is part of the MAMIYA C series of professional level TLR cameras (1956 to 1994) which offers high quality optics, interchangeable lens-shutter assembly, and bellows focusing for extreme close range photography.
The interchangeable lens-shutter assembly system offers two major advantages over most standard TLRs:
-The shutter is part of this assembly and is therefore completely separate from the camera. This means a faulty shutter, the weakest part of a camera, can easily be dealt with by swapping the lens, allowing you to continue working on your project without disruption. The faulty lens/shutter assembly can then be sent for repair, while you keep on using the camera with other lenses.
- The same TLR camera can be used for studio portraits or fashion photography, and wide angle photography, say for wedding or corporate group shots.
Condition:
The camera is in excellent condition, without almost any signs of use.
What we've done:
Body:
Body deep cleaned.
Focusing screen in good condition, showing minor signs of use.
Mirror cleaned and in great condition.
New light seal fitted.
Film advance and exposure counter tested and accurate.
The bellows is in great light-tight condition, with very crisp edges.
The focusing movement is very smooth.
Lens and shutter assembly: Mamiya Sekor 105mm f/3.5, Seikosha-S, Shutter speeds B, 1s-1/500s
Lens assembly stripped, cleaned, re-lubricated and adjusted.
Overall condition: very good.
Viewing lens: very good.
Taking lens: very good, producing crisp sharp pictures (see attached photo of our own test).
Copal Shutter: Shutter serviced, cleaned and lubricated.
Functions: All tested and working as they should
Included are:
original metal front lens cap
new design neck strap.
