One of the very best reviews of a camera I've ever seen. Enjoyable from start to finish and, unlike most reviews, this man can photograph artfully. Very very well done.
You're right that this is a perfect way to get into medium format. I watched this video before purchasing my own copy a few months back. I didn't have pin holes at first but they eventually happened. Loved it so much I ordered replacement bellows recently and have been happily shooting with it again. I'll be taking it to the zoo today with some portra for all the colorful birds.
I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thanks for doing them. The Jack Hargreaves of the photography world. I hope you take that as a compliment, Martin. Much regards.
Just catching up on your older video's Martin. Clever idea to move the film plane. As always, you shot some lovely images. I own and use the Agfa Isolette II 6x6 folder and love the compactness and quality of the images.
Really enjoy using my Mamiya 6 folder and as you say, Martin, it so light and pocketable. The leaky bellows are a common problem with these old cameras, but once a new bellows are fitted, it’s a delight to use and that Olympus lens is very sharp.
@28:33 The was to pronounce the lens is Zu ee ko, the I is a long e sound in Japanese. Great demonstration and review of this camera, I have been looking around at these folding 6x6 cameras and this one is now on my list of options, thank you.
I was GIVEN a 1956 AGFA Isolette III with 75mm f3.5 'SOLINAR' lens by a Widow Lady, Former member of my Club, Brentwood & District Photographic Club. Luckily NO pinholes BUT the infamous Agfa GREASE caused the focus to seize so I 'Bit The Bullet' and took off the front lens element and cleaned and luckily got the 'Multi-Start Thread back CORRECTLY so Focus is good ! I went out on a walk . back of the Brentwood BT Building up a 'HILL' -- it must have been at least 12 feet above road level -- ESSEX HILLS ha Ha ! Keep Snapping on your 'Classic cameras' .
I have the IV B version. Got one cheap from japan because it was in bad shape. Had to change bellows, clean and lube etc. and managed to bring it back to life. Great camera.
Brilliant review Martin, loved it. Could I please ask where you had the camera serviced? I have a similar model but with Copal shutter and all the times are way off. A good CLA and it should be good for another 70 years!
I really liked those pictures! Beautiful. I use a mamiya 6 automat myself. I have one of the late models that have a Mamiya Sekor lens instead of the Olympus Zuiko, and have an improved viewfinder with framelines. Just like you, I highly recommend it!
@@abelsilvan that was quick :) i was simple wondering about some implications of the automatic shutter cocking (haven’t received the camera yet). Does the front door close when the shutter is cocked - if not just like that I would imagine there is a way to disengage it manually to close the door anyways? Also, about the speeds - do you know what the best practice is on changing them in the process of shooting? I know that for some of these shutters, it is not advised to change speeds after cocking, which in this case would probably mean not advancing until you’re set to take the next frame?
You can close it with the shutter cocked. But at least mine only closes with the focus set to infinity (and not even all the times, some times it does close fine haha). Unfortunately I do not know the best practices about changing speeds before/after cocking. I tend to advance the film right after taking a picture, so i tend to change the speeds after cocking. No problem so far.
Another great video Martin, very interesting, lovely images, you have an excellent eye for composition. Thanks for sharing. Can I ask where you had the bellows replaced?
Are you seeing spotted marks on your Ilford negatives? I have reached out to Ilford and they sent me replacement rolls. The marks seem to be coming from the backing paper. i had them on HP5 FP4 and DELTA 400 films.
Thanks for this Martin. Do you still own the Mamiya Six? Am just thinking about getting a portable medium format after jumping into 120 with the Mamiya RB67. The Mamiya 6 seems like a good option. Also note you are just down the road from me - am up in Horsforth.
Hello Mr Henson, I'm struggling to find this camera but the versions are so much and they all have tiny differences and all from Japan. Could you suggest which version to look for? And it seems the Automat 2 is not easy to find!
Good Morning Martin: Excellent video as always. I have a Mamiya 6 IVB that I recently picked up but I am puzzled by the ASA dial. The values you can adjust to range from 5 to 100 maximum. Have you seen this in the past. Not sure if the readings are in a different film sensitivity format?
You have probably just pushed the price up on these cameras Martin ;) Some lovely images again Martin. I think you are right about folders. Get a good one and they are great for just sticking in your pocket and wondering off.
Excellent review. Many thanks. Where can you get a folding medium format camera serviced nowadays? I have a similar camera, but without a rangefinder, that I picked up at the end of 2005 for less than £20 in a market in Beijing and though it works well it would be nice to have it checked.
Brilliant images under challenging conditions. I love these old folders, and I do have a few of them. I particularly like my Ensign Selfix 820 6x9 ( the negs actually measure 56X82mm for some curious reason ), with that brilliant Ross Xpress F3.8 lens and my two Franka Solida III L and Es 6X6 with the Schneider Radionar F2.9. They do produce surprisingly good images particularly in BW , OK they are not anywhere near my Hasselblad Zeiss lenses or the Pentax 6X7 Super Takumars but who cares. Unfortunately as the prices have shot up in the past year or so the supply of these cameras in a decent order has plummeted. So, if anyone is looking to buy an old folder, please do make sure that the camera is operable or at the very least repairable at a reasonable cost.
@@martinhensonphotography Yes, likewise here. As I am in my 60s now, the heavy stuff gets left home more often than not. Despite having a few full frame Nikon and Canon digitals and film cameras, the most used ones are often the EM5 and an old nikon F80 that I got off the Bay a while back. The heavy Gitzo tripods are gone too. I once used to haul a heavy 5X4 , a few lenses and tripod round peak district in my younger days but alas no more. BTW, what counts in the end is the image and its merits. Thanks for your kind reply.
Hey Mr Martin! I LOVE your videos! Thank you so much for your absolute wealth of knowledge!!! I’m curious about something on this particular camera (and hoping you see this comment since this video is 3 years old). I’ve noticed another copy of this camera had the ASA dial is set to “S”…I saw another copy where the little ASA window had “64” in it…the copy I have has ASA set to “100”. This may seem like an ignorant question, but do we actually set ASA/ISO rating on the camera? Or just meter using the box speed and let developing sort that out? I’m a little confused! I’ve shot 2 rolls through mine so far, one at box speed 200, one at box speed of 400, and I did meter readings with those respectively to determine my aperture and shutter speed. I’ve not gotten my scans back yet, so I’m unsure how those test rolls did, but now I’m second guessing myself! Any input or help would be greatly appreciated! ❤️
@@martinhensonphotography that was my assumption. I just didn’t understand why different ones had different readings showing…there is not a way that I can change mine from saying 100 to anything else. 🤷🏻♀️
Nice and complete, except for one thing. this camera has folding panels inside the film chamber which allow it to also shoot in 645 format. There's a slider on the viewfinder, as well. Unless your is a dedicated 6x6 only.
@@martinhensonphotography I've been looking at the Mamiya 6 a lot and found your video as part of my research. I was under the impression that all of them were dual format, after seeing your video I came to realize that some models are 6x6 only.
Lovely video, lovely camera. How do you actually focus in the viewfinder, is there a rangefinder patch that moves the film closer to the subj? Was considering a Voightlander Perkeo, but I’m more intrigued with this one. Thank you for the wonderful video
Hey Martin, love the channel. My question: is it worth buying the older Mamiya Six shown in this video, which can be found for considerably less than the newer Automat? Is the rangefinder useable? Thank you!
Martin, a great review and some beautiful shots. I also have the Automat but the shutter is sticking. When you had the bellows repaired did you get them to do a CLA, who did you use?
A chap called Mikes Whitehead, however he’s retired now, but on his web site he put links to other technicians he recommends www.mwcamerarepairs.co.uk/
I make it from raw chemicals, sometimes it comes up for sale on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pyrocat-HD-in-glycol-high-acutance-film-developer-10-liters-Alt-photography/164739642698?hash=item265b3f754a:g:hSoAAOSwYdxc5DJO
Very enjoyable video. I like your photography very much. I have one of these cameras which was in good working order, but recently the focus mechanism locked up. Is that an easy repair?
I had that type of mottle on multiple rolls of Pan-F some months ago. Turned out to be a bad batch, and my supplier replaced the rolls. It is such a pain though. Losing good images.
One question please, Within your knowledge, which one do you consider better, with a Sekor lens or with Olumpus?, especially when it comes to taking photos in front of the sun....
Having not used a Sekor lens hard for me to advise, Sekor lens I can imagine to be just as good as the Olympus lens I would think, into the sun it’s important to have a coated lens however coatings in these lens compared to modern ones is not as good but it will help
Do you find the shutter speed dial/switch hard to adjust? I have to use two fingers and quite a lot of for to move the shutter speed. Wondering if normal and if not let me know any advice. I have the automat
I would use a Kodak TMAX400 or a Ilford Delta400, I used the Kodak TMAX400 for many years, I shot it at 200 ASA/ISO and devoloped it in a thin solution for a long time with very few and very gently agitations, in that way the film had more grey tones and had still very good contrast, in modern words, larger dynamic range. I guess you can do the same with a Ilford Delta 400 film. Of paper I used Iflord Multigrade.
Martin, inspired by this video, I bought the camera. It arrived yesterday and cosmetically it's in really good shape. The lens is clear of scratches, fungus, etc. and the aperture ring opens and closes the iris and the shutter fires. I have a question about the little red lever on the side of the lens. Next to are the letters M F X. What do they mean and where should I put the lever?
Thank you, Martin. One other question, if you don't mind. The leaf shutter doesn't always open. With the frame counter on 1, I can set the shutter speed to 1 second and press the release. The camera shutter fires but the shutter blades don't move. I can wind on to frame 2, same thing; then about frame 7, it starts working and continues working to frame 12. The same thing with other shutter speeds. I'm trying to determine whether I'm doing something wrong or the shutter leaves are sticky or perhaps the spring mechanism is faulty.
@@kiddeq Hi Paul, I would say that you need to send the camera in for a CLA, I am no expert on shutters but I think the old lubricants will be way past there time and need changing, well worth the cost and the camera will then give you years of service hopefully with no problem
Martin, I'm replacing the bellows on my Mamiya 6. In removing the lens from the front standard, a spring came loose from the standard. The other end of the spring is still attached to the bottom front of the lens. I'm uncertain where the loose end attaches. Can you tell me where it attaches? Thank you.
Now this is a hard one to explain, so looking at the lens from the front, on the right side, the spring attaches to a part of the lens that moves when cocking the shutter, the other end attaches to a rod that has a slot screw end, this rod is attached to a plate which forms part of the shutter assembly this is also on the right side , when the spring is attached, and you cock the shutter using the wind knob shutter this spring pulls pulls the moving part on the lens back. If you contact me by email I will attempt to take a picture of it for you
Hello Martin -- Well, I finally found a very nice Mamiya 6, Model IV, with a non-hazy lens in very nice shape. Wondering if you know whether these cameras required light seals? I can't find any trace of seals having been present, but before I ruin a roll of 120, I thought I'd ask. Cheers.
Yes there are light seals, check out this link ntphotoworks.com/product/mamiya-six-folding-type-replacement-light-seal-kit/ , you can buy them from there, ready made , perfect fit
@@martinhensonphotography I just went to the site. Unfortunately they cannot ship overseas )I'm in the U.S.). I have light seal material, so I may simply try it myself. Good suggestion, though! Thanks again.
Hi Would you say the viewfinder on this is bigger than other folding cameras. As i struggle with composition with the ones I have Thanks great images by the way
@@alanbooth8120 as with all film camera ms they are going up in price so quite understandable, I have a lot of folding cameras , the Mamiya automat is the best for using , so easy to focus , great finder and the lens on mine is good, there weak point is the bellows, make sure if you buy one that they are in good condition, mine had to be sent away to have them replaced with new that can add another £80 pounds
1/100 @ f4? Given HP 5 at 800 ISO this seems very slow if one uses sunny 16. Granted, there is no direct sunlight in your fine pictures, but I would assume a setting closer to 1/250 @ f8. Comments?
I recently bought a Mamiya 6 V but am not sure where to adjust the film speed? It’s different from the other versions and I’ve tried looking at other reviews to see if they mention it but don’t. If anyone knows it would be great help!
One of the very best reviews of a camera I've ever seen. Enjoyable from start to finish and, unlike most reviews, this man can photograph artfully. Very very well done.
His BW work is exquisite - tones are spot on - most others have bland grey photos.
You're right that this is a perfect way to get into medium format. I watched this video before purchasing my own copy a few months back. I didn't have pin holes at first but they eventually happened. Loved it so much I ordered replacement bellows recently and have been happily shooting with it again. I'll be taking it to the zoo today with some portra for all the colorful birds.
It's crazy that this video was uploaded just hours before I would be googling the mamiya six! good one!
I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thanks for doing them. The Jack Hargreaves of the photography world. I hope you take that as a compliment, Martin. Much regards.
I do and thank you
Superb black and white of the stone alleyway!! And the dusting of snow on the tree trunk! Exquisite.
Wow, Martin. Those shots are really great to look at.
Loved the shot of the guy feeding seagulls!
Thank you, pressed the shutter just to late,
Just catching up on your older video's Martin. Clever idea to move the film plane. As always, you shot some lovely images.
I own and use the Agfa Isolette II 6x6 folder and love the compactness and quality of the images.
Your videos are very informative and your photos are sublime. Thank you!
Really enjoy using my Mamiya 6 folder and as you say, Martin, it so light and pocketable. The leaky bellows are a common problem with these old cameras, but once a new bellows are fitted, it’s a delight to use and that Olympus lens is very sharp.
A very good video and beautiful camera,. Well done. Thank you
Great review and help for me in my journey to buy this cameras
You've got a marvellous eye Martin. Loving your work.
Thank you very much
Enjoyed your photos and narrative.
@28:33 The was to pronounce the lens is Zu ee ko, the I is a long e sound in Japanese. Great demonstration and review of this camera, I have been looking around at these folding 6x6 cameras and this one is now on my list of options, thank you.
Thank you
some beautiful photos here. I've just ordered a folding mamiya six so I'm very excited to see how it goes for me
Thanks
Beautiful photographs!
Lovely shots Martin! Why are there no trees in that park location?
Thanks Martin for another good informative video and for showing the wonderful images that this camera can produce.
A great camera, great images and a great review, Martin.
I was GIVEN a 1956 AGFA Isolette III with 75mm f3.5 'SOLINAR' lens by a Widow Lady, Former member of my Club, Brentwood & District Photographic Club. Luckily NO pinholes BUT the infamous Agfa GREASE caused the focus to seize so I 'Bit The Bullet' and took off the front lens element and cleaned and luckily got the 'Multi-Start Thread back CORRECTLY so Focus is good ! I went out on a walk . back of the Brentwood BT Building up a 'HILL' -- it must have been at least 12 feet above road level -- ESSEX HILLS ha Ha ! Keep Snapping on your 'Classic cameras' .
I have the IV B version. Got one cheap from japan because it was in bad shape. Had to change bellows, clean and lube etc. and managed to bring it back to life. Great camera.
Great video, lovely images and lots of useful info, thank you
Brilliant review Martin, loved it. Could I please ask where you had the camera serviced? I have a similar model but with Copal shutter and all the times are way off. A good CLA and it should be good for another 70 years!
@@davewoodhead2452 the guy I used has now retired, so not sure who, maybe Newton and Ellis give them a try
www.newtonellis.com/
I really liked those pictures! Beautiful.
I use a mamiya 6 automat myself. I have one of the late models that have a Mamiya Sekor lens instead of the Olympus Zuiko, and have an improved viewfinder with framelines. Just like you, I highly recommend it!
Yea they are good, love the lay out of controls I would imagine the Sekor lens be a tad better than the oly lens, thanks
Hey Abel, I just got an Automat II with a Mamiya Sekor is well! I have a question if you’d be so kind?
@@DerSollek sure, what's your question?
@@abelsilvan that was quick :) i was simple wondering about some implications of the automatic shutter cocking (haven’t received the camera yet). Does the front door close when the shutter is cocked - if not just like that I would imagine there is a way to disengage it manually to close the door anyways? Also, about the speeds - do you know what the best practice is on changing them in the process of shooting? I know that for some of these shutters, it is not advised to change speeds after cocking, which in this case would probably mean not advancing until you’re set to take the next frame?
You can close it with the shutter cocked. But at least mine only closes with the focus set to infinity (and not even all the times, some times it does close fine haha).
Unfortunately I do not know the best practices about changing speeds before/after cocking. I tend to advance the film right after taking a picture, so i tend to change the speeds after cocking. No problem so far.
Lovely images Martin.
Thanks Dave
Beatiful camera and beautiful images 😍
Thank you
Another great video Martin, very interesting, lovely images, you have an excellent eye for composition. Thanks for sharing. Can I ask where you had the bellows replaced?
www.custombellows.co.uk/
Thank you.
So excited to use one I purchased from Japan recently. I had Mamiya RZ back in the late 90s and 00s. Like an idiot sold my kit. Getting back into MF.
Are you seeing spotted marks on your Ilford negatives? I have reached out to Ilford and they sent me replacement rolls. The marks seem to be coming from the backing paper. i had them on HP5 FP4 and DELTA 400 films.
Yes I have experienced that a few months ago, Ilford were very good and replaced the film with a few rolls thrown in as a bonus,
Thanks for this Martin. Do you still own the Mamiya Six? Am just thinking about getting a portable medium format after jumping into 120 with the Mamiya RB67. The Mamiya 6 seems like a good option. Also note you are just down the road from me - am up in Horsforth.
Great shots!thank you
Thank you
Really enjoyed your video! Many thanks.
Hello Mr Henson, I'm struggling to find this camera but the versions are so much and they all have tiny differences and all from Japan. Could you suggest which version to look for? And it seems the Automat 2 is not easy to find!
Good Morning Martin: Excellent video as always. I have a Mamiya 6 IVB that I recently picked up but I am puzzled by the ASA dial. The values you can adjust to range from 5 to 100 maximum. Have you seen this in the past. Not sure if the readings are in a different film sensitivity format?
You have probably just pushed the price up on these cameras Martin ;)
Some lovely images again Martin. I think you are right about folders. Get a good one and they are great for just sticking in your pocket and wondering off.
Thanks, hopefully the prices will stay same
Excellent review. Many thanks. Where can you get a folding medium format camera serviced nowadays? I have a similar camera, but without a rangefinder, that I picked up at the end of 2005 for less than £20 in a market in Beijing and though it works well it would be nice to have it checked.
Amazing review!! Can you please tell me where you got the bellows replaced from? Thanks
www.custombellows.co.uk/
Brilliant images under challenging conditions. I love these old folders, and I do have a few of them. I particularly like my Ensign Selfix 820 6x9 ( the negs actually measure 56X82mm for some curious reason ), with that brilliant Ross Xpress F3.8 lens and my two Franka Solida III L and Es 6X6 with the Schneider Radionar F2.9. They do produce surprisingly good images particularly in BW , OK they are not anywhere near my Hasselblad Zeiss lenses or the Pentax 6X7 Super Takumars but who cares. Unfortunately as the prices have shot up in the past year or so the supply of these cameras in a decent order has plummeted. So, if anyone is looking to buy an old folder, please do make sure that the camera is operable or at the very least repairable at a reasonable cost.
I learned a long time ago that convenience over rides lack of lens sharpness, thank you
@@martinhensonphotography Yes, likewise here. As I am in my 60s now, the heavy stuff gets left home more often than not. Despite having a few full frame Nikon and Canon digitals and film cameras, the most used ones are often the EM5 and an old nikon F80 that I got off the Bay a while back. The heavy Gitzo tripods are gone too. I once used to haul a heavy 5X4 , a few lenses and tripod round peak district in my younger days but alas no more. BTW, what counts in the end is the image and its merits. Thanks for your kind reply.
Hey Mr Martin! I LOVE your videos! Thank you so much for your absolute wealth of knowledge!!!
I’m curious about something on this particular camera (and hoping you see this comment since this video is 3 years old).
I’ve noticed another copy of this camera had the ASA dial is set to “S”…I saw another copy where the little ASA window had “64” in it…the copy I have has ASA set to “100”. This may seem like an ignorant question, but do we actually set ASA/ISO rating on the camera? Or just meter using the box speed and let developing sort that out? I’m a little confused! I’ve shot 2 rolls through mine so far, one at box speed 200, one at box speed of 400, and I did meter readings with those respectively to determine my aperture and shutter speed. I’ve not gotten my scans back yet, so I’m unsure how those test rolls did, but now I’m second guessing myself!
Any input or help would be greatly appreciated! ❤️
@@cidoor33 the iso numbers are a reminder only as these cameras have no built in light meter
@@martinhensonphotography that was my assumption. I just didn’t understand why different ones had different readings showing…there is not a way that I can change mine from saying 100 to anything else. 🤷🏻♀️
Nice and complete, except for one thing. this camera has folding panels inside the film chamber which allow it to also shoot in 645 format. There's a slider on the viewfinder, as well. Unless your is a dedicated 6x6 only.
Dedicated 6x6
@@martinhensonphotography I've been looking at the Mamiya 6 a lot and found your video as part of my research. I was under the impression that all of them were dual format, after seeing your video I came to realize that some models are 6x6 only.
Very informative video sir! Thanks! Question - would I increase exposure by 2 stops for the reflection of water on the slate alleyway?
I would say you would need some compensation but without knowing how you meter the scene difficult to say how much
Great camera!
Lovely video, lovely camera. How do you actually focus in the viewfinder, is there a rangefinder patch that moves the film closer to the subj? Was considering a Voightlander Perkeo, but I’m more intrigued with this one. Thank you for the wonderful video
It has a rangefinder , its a coupled rangefinder
Hey Martin, love the channel. My question: is it worth buying the older Mamiya Six shown in this video, which can be found for considerably less than the newer Automat? Is the rangefinder useable? Thank you!
If you can get a good working one should be no problem
@@martinhensonphotographyThank you, sir! Much appreciated. Big fan of your work.
Hi Martin, thank you for your great review. Is it possible to switch this camera from 6x6 to 6x4.5 like on the Mamiya 6 V? Thanks again
@@eddarnold not this model, certain ones have barn doors that close to use as 645, but no not this automate
Martin, a great review and some beautiful shots. I also have the Automat but the shutter is sticking. When you had the bellows repaired did you get them to do a CLA, who did you use?
A chap called Mikes Whitehead, however he’s retired now, but on his web site he put links to other technicians he recommends www.mwcamerarepairs.co.uk/
@@martinhensonphotography Thanks Martin.
Great video Martin 👌,,, just one question where do you get your pyrocat hd from
Thanks
James
I make it from raw chemicals, sometimes it comes up for sale on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pyrocat-HD-in-glycol-high-acutance-film-developer-10-liters-Alt-photography/164739642698?hash=item265b3f754a:g:hSoAAOSwYdxc5DJO
Very enjoyable video. I like your photography very much. I have one of these cameras which was in good working order, but recently the focus mechanism locked up. Is that an easy repair?
I am no expert so can’t really help with that , thanks
@@martinhensonphotography Thank you for your reply.
There are plenty on e-bay from Japan... but how to know if they work
I had that type of mottle on multiple rolls of Pan-F some months ago. Turned out to be a bad batch, and my supplier replaced the rolls. It is such a pain though. Losing good images.
Great review. It pronounces, Auto-Matte as in matte black.
One question please,
Within your knowledge, which one do you consider better, with a Sekor lens or with Olumpus?, especially when it comes to taking photos in front of the sun....
Having not used a Sekor lens hard for me to advise, Sekor lens I can imagine to be just as good as the Olympus lens I would think, into the sun it’s important to have a coated lens however coatings in these lens compared to modern ones is not as good but it will help
Do you find the shutter speed dial/switch hard to adjust? I have to use two fingers and quite a lot of for to move the shutter speed. Wondering if normal and if not let me know any advice. I have the automat
No it is easy to move, it sounds like it needs re-lubricating as the old grease has hardened over time
@@martinhensonphotography Thought so. Any suggestion on how to lubricate it?
Hello, who did the bellows replacement and how much did it cost, please? I might need one, too.
www.custombellows.co.uk/ £70
@@martinhensonphotography Thanks for your prompt reply. Martin in Austria
I would use a Kodak TMAX400 or a Ilford Delta400, I used the Kodak TMAX400 for many years, I shot it at 200 ASA/ISO and devoloped it in a thin solution for a long time with very few and very gently agitations, in that way the film had more grey tones and had still very good contrast, in modern words, larger dynamic range. I guess you can do the same with a Ilford Delta 400 film. Of paper I used Iflord Multigrade.
Martin, inspired by this video, I bought the camera. It arrived yesterday and cosmetically it's in really good shape. The lens is clear of scratches, fungus, etc. and the aperture ring opens and closes the iris and the shutter fires. I have a question about the little red lever on the side of the lens. Next to are the letters M F X. What do they mean and where should I put the lever?
They are fir different flash sync settings, just leave it on X , thanks
Thank you, Martin. One other question, if you don't mind. The leaf shutter doesn't always open. With the frame counter on 1, I can set the shutter speed to 1 second and press the release. The camera shutter fires but the shutter blades don't move. I can wind on to frame 2, same thing; then about frame 7, it starts working and continues working to frame 12. The same thing with other shutter speeds. I'm trying to determine whether I'm doing something wrong or the shutter leaves are sticky or perhaps the spring mechanism is faulty.
@@kiddeq Hi Paul, I would say that you need to send the camera in for a CLA, I am no expert on shutters but I think the old lubricants will be way past there time and need changing, well worth the cost and the camera will then give you years of service hopefully with no problem
@@martinhensonphotography Thanks, Martin.
Great Video! Trank you very much :)
Martin, I'm replacing the bellows on my Mamiya 6. In removing the lens from the front standard, a spring came loose from the standard. The other end of the spring is still attached to the bottom front of the lens. I'm uncertain where the loose end attaches. Can you tell me where it attaches? Thank you.
Now this is a hard one to explain, so looking at the lens from the front, on the right side, the spring attaches to a part of the lens that moves when cocking the shutter, the other end attaches to a rod that has a slot screw end, this rod is attached to a plate which forms part of the shutter assembly this is also on the right side , when the spring is attached, and you cock the shutter using the wind knob shutter this spring pulls pulls the moving part on the lens back. If you contact me by email I will attempt to take a picture of it for you
@@martinhensonphotography I sent you an email.
Excellent. Does the lens accept screw on filters?
no only the rare pushon ones, you could try my laggy ban method ua-cam.com/video/wEG95h0O-U4/v-deo.html
@@martinhensonphotography thank you, most of them on eBay say “little haze” will this effect the photographs?
@@PictureSizeDoesMatter It depends on what they interpret a little haze, I would personally not buy one like that
Hello Martin -- Well, I finally found a very nice Mamiya 6, Model IV, with a non-hazy lens in very nice shape. Wondering if you know whether these cameras required light seals? I can't find any trace of seals having been present, but before I ruin a roll of 120, I thought I'd ask. Cheers.
Yes there are light seals, check out this link ntphotoworks.com/product/mamiya-six-folding-type-replacement-light-seal-kit/ , you can buy them from there, ready made , perfect fit
@@martinhensonphotography thanks very much!
@@andrewrothman7805 Your welcome
@@martinhensonphotography I just went to the site. Unfortunately they cannot ship overseas )I'm in the U.S.). I have light seal material, so I may simply try it myself. Good suggestion, though! Thanks again.
@@andrewrothman7805 Should be easy to do, at least that link shows were to fit the seals
Hi Martin, how much did it cost to replace the bellows and where did you get it done?
I had it done with a CLA? I think it was around £80
looking for one of these , does anyone know which models are dual format ?
Hi
Would you say the viewfinder on this is bigger than other folding cameras.
As i struggle with composition with the ones I have
Thanks great images by the way
On this camera it’s excellent, quite big and bright , I have no problem at all with it
@@martinhensonphotography thanks martin don’t think iam going to be able to get one for £150 though
@@alanbooth8120 as with all film camera ms they are going up in price so quite understandable, I have a lot of folding cameras , the Mamiya automat is the best for using , so easy to focus , great finder and the lens on mine is good, there weak point is the bellows, make sure if you buy one that they are in good condition, mine had to be sent away to have them replaced with new that can add another £80 pounds
@@martinhensonphotography hi iam thinking of buying from Japan to get a decent one
1/100 @ f4? Given HP 5 at 800 ISO this seems very slow if one uses sunny 16. Granted, there is no direct sunlight in your fine pictures, but I would assume a setting closer to 1/250 @ f8. Comments?
Not sure which part of video your talking about , thanks
Sir your photos should all be framed .try Barry's gold tea.a fan a old analog here a yank the best to you and yours.
I recently bought a Mamiya 6 V but am not sure where to adjust the film speed? It’s different from the other versions and I’ve tried looking at other reviews to see if they mention it but don’t. If anyone knows it would be great help!
From memory there is no we’re to adjust it as camera has no in built meter
@@martinhensonphotography oh I see! Thank you so much for replying, great video! :)
They're much more expensive now on Ebay, at least if you want one with a clean lens. A mint one can be more than USD400.
It seems all films cameras are getting rather expensive these days
The dreaded 'mottle'..... I've now had FP4+ and Ortho + with this defect..! :(
It’s so annoying, walk miles, develop, and your day is ruined by mottle, the joys of film
@@martinhensonphotography I recently had this too with some Pan F 50 - any ideas what might have caused it?
@@mynameiscal it’s was a manufacturing fault