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Mamiya 645 Pro TL Medium Format
Product DescriptionFeaturing fast and convenient 35mm-like handling, the 645 Pro yields a negative 2.7 times larger than 35mm. Its multi-format capabilities include interchangeable film magazines for 6x4.5cm, 35mm standard and 13x36mm panoramics, plus Polaroid instant proofing.
User Reviews
Submitted by
Hubi
a Casual Date Reviewed: May 4, 2012 Strengths: I use the 1000 S, the 645 Pro and the Pro TL with and array of lenses. You may ask why is someone writing about a Dino in the Digital age. Well, I use both digital and Film. there is something to tose colors and style which attracks me. The Mamiya line is a phantastic modular system with plenty of outstanding lenses. There is really no good reason why many of it is sold so cheap. Or let me turn it the other way there is no system out there to match even closely the versatile style at a incredible price level. If you still like film (need a good scanner) that is the ccamera to go for. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: Mamiya twin, Yashica 124 Type of photography: Outdoor
Submitted by
walterick
a Intermediate Date Reviewed: April 22, 2006 Strengths: Build quality Availability of fast lenses Availability of accessories Nice bottom shutter speed - 8 seconds Ability to use 120 and 220 backs, plus 35mm and Polaroid Mirror lock-up Viewfinder shield Multiple exposure lever All buttons and dials - except iso setting - are intuitive and easy to use Film backs have lock-out feature which don't let you remove the back without first inserting dark slide Very accurate metering Spot, average, or a combination of spot and averge metering with AE prism Easy to read LED's in viewfinder Auto-exposure available with AE prism Aperature visible in viewfinder Exposure compensation +/- 3 ev (AE prism) Battery check function TTL flash Prices are droppinggggggggggggggggg Weaknesses: No screw-in cable release terminal - requires adapter Cable release adapter is funky and not robust Unable to hold camera and adjust aperature with left hand Slow top shutter - 1/1000 Difficult to adjust iso dial while back is on camera Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6-10 years Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: Ebay Similar Products Used: Nikon 35mm Type of photography: Outdoor
Submitted by
kevgre
a Expert Date Reviewed: September 27, 2005 Strengths: Durable, Mirror lockup a must and works flawlessly, accurate metering, multiple backs including digital if needed. Weaknesses: I wish I didn't have to mortgage my house to buy a good lens for it, but you get what you pay for. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 21+ years Price Paid: $995.00 Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: Mamiya 645E, Kiev 88cm, Seagul 109, Canon EOS3, Canon 1D Mark II... (the list goes on) Type of photography: People
Submitted by
Longbow
a Professional
from S.F. CA Date Reviewed: September 2, 2003 Strengths: Modular backs for 120, 220, 35MM and poloroid films; accessory motor drive grip advances film at up to two frames per second; optional AE eye level finder has a choice of center weighted or spot metering patterns, or you can set finder to automatically pick the best metering pattern based on its own program for the subject at hand. Shutter speeds to 1/1000 are sufficient for most fast targets, and AE finder controls slow shutter speeds down to eight seconds (two seconds w/o AE finder). Lenses are superb--Pro quality in every respect, including the two available zoom lenses. Weaknesses: For some types of flash photography, leaf shutter lenses which allow flash sync at up to 1/500 second with any lens are invaluable; the focal plane shutter in the 645 only provides flash sync to 1/60, but Mamiya provides two leaf shutter lenses to accomplish the same, though not as versatile as having all lenses in line capable of high speed sync. But having a focal plane shutter going to 1/1000 is a big plus, also. Lenses are quite pricey compared to consumer type 35MM glass (you get what you pay for); on the other hand, they are quite reasonable compared to lenses with famous German names. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 21+ years Purchased At: Keeble and Shuchat, Similar Products Used: Mamiya 645 Super. Type of photography: People
Submitted by
Chris
a Professional Date Reviewed: July 15, 2003 Strengths: Durability and reliability. Extensive lens system that you can afford. Extensive line of accessories. Weaknesses: Crappy cable release adapter breaks easy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 11-20 years Purchased At: Wolf Camera Similar Products Used: Hasselblad 501cm,RB & RZ,Mamiya 6, & Bronica SQ Type of photography: People
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