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''This article is about the camera made in the 1990s. For the earlier camera (1940–c.1959), see [[Mamiya Six]].''
 
''This article is about the camera made in the 1990s. For the earlier camera (1940–c.1959), see [[Mamiya Six]].''
  
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The Mamiya 6 is a modern [[rangefinder camera]] giving 6×6 cm images. The body has a collapsing lens mount which accepts several interchangeable [[Mamiya]] lenses of very high quality.
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The '''Mamiya 6''' or '''New Mamiya 6''' was released in 1989; is a modern [[rangefinder camera]] giving 6×6 cm images on [[120 film|120 / 220 film]]. The body has a collapsing lens mount which accepts several interchangeable [[Mamiya]] lenses of very high quality. Lenses include a wide angle 50mm f/4.0, a standard 75mm f/3.5 and a telephoto 150mm f/4.5.
  
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It uses an electronic lens shutter with speeds from 1/500 to 4 seconds plus bulb exposure. Since it's a leaf shutter [[flash sync]] is available at all speeds. It can be used with either the [[hot shoe]] or the sync connector. An electronic [[self-timer]] is available with a delay of 10 seconds. The LED in front is lite, and then blinks when about to release.
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The viewfinder is coupled to the rangefinder. It bright frame lines change automatically depending on the mounted lens. Along with frame lines, the finder displays shutter speed with over exposure, underexposure indicated with LT.
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The camera has AE (auto exposure) and AEL  modes. On the shutter dial AE mode is indicated by a (circle) while AEL (square). The exposure meter is a [center-weighted] average type that uses a SpD sensor with a range of 3.5 to 18 EV (ISO 100). The camera is powered by 2x SR44 batteries.
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==Mamiya 6 MF==
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The '''Mamiya 6 MF''' is a revision that was made available in 1993. It is nearly identical to the New Mamiya 6 but supports multiple formats of films, supporting 6x6, 6x4.5 and [[35mm film]]. The finder as also changed a bit accommodating the different format frame sizes.
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Revision as of 00:05, 6 May 2012

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This article is about the camera made in the 1990s. For the earlier camera (1940–c.1959), see Mamiya Six.

The Mamiya 6 or New Mamiya 6 was released in 1989; is a modern rangefinder camera giving 6×6 cm images on 120 / 220 film. The body has a collapsing lens mount which accepts several interchangeable Mamiya lenses of very high quality. Lenses include a wide angle 50mm f/4.0, a standard 75mm f/3.5 and a telephoto 150mm f/4.5.

It uses an electronic lens shutter with speeds from 1/500 to 4 seconds plus bulb exposure. Since it's a leaf shutter flash sync is available at all speeds. It can be used with either the hot shoe or the sync connector. An electronic self-timer is available with a delay of 10 seconds. The LED in front is lite, and then blinks when about to release.

The viewfinder is coupled to the rangefinder. It bright frame lines change automatically depending on the mounted lens. Along with frame lines, the finder displays shutter speed with over exposure, underexposure indicated with LT.

The camera has AE (auto exposure) and AEL modes. On the shutter dial AE mode is indicated by a (circle) while AEL (square). The exposure meter is a [center-weighted] average type that uses a SpD sensor with a range of 3.5 to 18 EV (ISO 100). The camera is powered by 2x SR44 batteries.

Mamiya 6 MF

The Mamiya 6 MF is a revision that was made available in 1993. It is nearly identical to the New Mamiya 6 but supports multiple formats of films, supporting 6x6, 6x4.5 and 35mm film. The finder as also changed a bit accommodating the different format frame sizes.

2681997056_247aeabaed_m.jpg
Mamiya 6 MF top
image by Don Ni (Image rights)


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