To my amazement the 7 II used f/4 (wide open on 80mm lens) and 1/20th.
I took some shots of cars slowing making their way through the thick fog in really low light. What was even more shocking was its performance when a really thick fog rolled in and covered the mountain. All my landscape shots are breath-taking. I took it to "stretch its legs" on a trip to Shenandoah National Park. Get the focus and exposure right and the camera does all the heavy lifting for you.
#MAMIYA 7 II USED MANUAL#
The 7 II is all manual focus, so you have some work to do. For example, I have to use the battery pack on my N80 because it gets uncomfortable after long uses as my lower 2 fingers hangs off the bottom. It is designed such that it will fit comfortably in hands of all sizes.
It is a bulky camera but definitely not heavy at all. Like closing the curtain when changing lenses and switching the camera back chamber door between 120 & 220 dependent on which film is loaded. It is simple to use, but there are minor ergonomic and functional things you have to get acclimated to. The sharpness and crystal clarity was a true thrill ride for me.
#MAMIYA 7 II USED HOW TO#
I am still learning how to use the 7 II and my initial shots were all done in Program (Auto) mode. That said, WOOODid I say there is no comparison? I have borrowed a Nikon D700 and with my limited use of that camera, it is obvious that you will have to pay in the $7,000 range of Nikon and Canon to get naything comparable.
#MAMIYA 7 II USED FULL#
Overall this camera is well worth the price and I'm looking forward to shooting with it again! (these photos are some that i took with the camera) Read full reviewĪ true photographers tool with WOW factorįirst off let me caveat my review by saying this is my first medium format camera and I am not a professional or close to one. One problem I did come across however was that occasionally i'd forg et to take off the lens cap and because it's a rangefinder i'd end up wasting 2-3 photos. I personally found the light metering difficult but downloading apps or bringing out a digital camera to shoot with too can help to nail down the settings. The lenses provide beautiful sharpness and a nice depth of field. The leaf system inside of the lenses also allows for you to shoot handheld down to almost 1/15 with very little camera shake. At first I was worried about the plastic shell, however it surprised me with how solid it felt in my hands. He lent it to me with a 50mm f4.5 and I absolutely loved it! I got some of my favorite photos with that camera and the convince of it is unprecedented with other medium formats. I was lucky enough to be able to use this camera for a month thanks to a generous friend of mine. Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned Another thing you might want to consider, this camera is simply fun to use.so easy and the quality that is out of this world! Read full review This is a true professional camera and is considered by many to be the world's finest rangefinder camera. It just takes a little practice to overcome these minor shortcomings. I'm a filter junkie and couldn't produce such dramatic images without my trusty filters. It doesn't have interchangeable film backs, some lenses require on accessory viewfinder, lenses don't focus as close as some SLRs, and using a polarizing or graduated ND filters is tricky. It has a cult following and in several years, you will probably be able to sell it for what you paid. But unlike most medium format cameras, this little gem really holds its value. Why some people may not like this camera: It isn't cheep. Did I mention you can't find any medium format lenses better than those for the Mamiya 7 ll? Another feature that some folks like is that you can get an adapter and shoot 35mm film to produce beautiful panoramic pictures.
#MAMIYA 7 II USED PC#
Why I love this camera: The large 6x7cm format, interchangeable lenses, light weight, ease of handling, accurate built-in light meter, reasonable size, quietness, precision viewfinder focusing, built-in timer, double exposure capability, flash sync all the way to 1/500, hot shoe for flash as well as PC outlet, and a battery that last for ages. After considering six other possible camera's I found there was nothing that came close to the Mamiya 7 ll. Being able to use 120 or 220 with that 43 gives incredible results. To be honest, I purchased this camera because of Mamiya's superior lenses.Especially the amazing 43 mm! I have a project coming up that requires using film and I prefer medium format.
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