Get Into Medium Format Film w/ These 645 Format Cameras

Lubitel 166U comes with a 645 mask and has markings for the 645 frame on the screen. As a twin lens camera with challenging focussing, it’s not the easiest but it’s very cheap. No light meter either. Used ones go for €20-40. Lens is fixed at 75m. It can also do 6x6 when the mask is removed. Make sure the mask is included in the sale. A fun camera but not one to depend on.

Problem with the GA645 is that at short distances (talk portrait distance) it often misses the focus. Not a problem when focusing further away.

No, a leaf shutter does not serve as apperture control.

People keep telling me to get a Mamiya 645 Pro instead of an ETRSi since the parts are much harder to find. What are your thoughts?

Awesome fun review. I'm getting back into med format. I absolutely loved the Mamiya 645 AF D iii. But yes, cost a bomb to get bqck. I just need auto focus & TTL flash 6x9 would be way cool.

I am late to photography, but I only want 2 cameras: the Hasselblad 503 CX/CW and the Mamiya C330.

Since I've only started this year, I have acquired the first, from Japan, in mint condition. I am excited to just try, learn as I go. Already though, I am looking for 2 additional lenses to complement the Hasselblad. The camera did come with the usual 80 mm, but I am on the hunt for a 50mm and a 180 mm. The seller from Japan also has a 50mm that I am "eyeing." And if conditions are right, then I will be getting that one in under a month.

After a few lenses and the C330, I am stopping. I will just use these 2 cameras and lenses to go with them. I don't want the G. A. S. to get me.

Give me more Kaesen!!!

Nice informative video.

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i have the 645 pro with the 55 2.8, 70 2.8 (leaf shutter) and the 80 1.9 and i never new there was an N version thanks for the info and great video...cheers!