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The first model was advertised in September 1940 and first went on sale in December 1940. Until the end of the World War II, the Mamiya Six was significantly modified at least three times: first in early 1941 ([[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six II|model Ia]]) with two additional improved  models introduced in the next two years. Erratically, [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six III|model III]] was released in 1942 (according to the official Mamiya history website<ref>[http://www.mamiya.co.jp/home/camera/museum/janru/chu-renjifain.htm| History of Mamiya Six (Mamiya history website)]</ref> before [[Mamiya_Six#Mamiya Six II|model II]]  appeared in 1943.  All pre-war and war-time  models have a twin set of range finder windows as well as a seperate waist-level [[brillant]]-type  viewfinder, resulting in [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Rangefinder Windows| three windows]] at the front. All units have a single red [[Mamiya_Six_Design_Variations#Rangefinder Windows| film frame counter window]] counter on the back with a horizontal slider opening to the left. The pre-war and war-time models were all 6x6 format cameras.
 
  
 
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PAGE ONE -- MAIN ENTRY FOR MAMIYA-SIX

Japanese Six (6×6)
Prewar and wartime models (edit)
folding
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collapsible
Ehira Chrome Six | Minolta Six | Shinko Super | Weha Chrome Six
unknown
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Postwar models (edit)
folding
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rigid or collapsible
Dia Six | Ehira Chrome Six | Enon Six | Flora | Flashline | Fujipet | Harmony | Mikono-6 | Orion | Ponix | Rich-Ray-6 | Shumy | Weha Chrome Six
Japanese SLR, TLR, pseudo TLR and stereo models ->
Japanese 3×4 and 4×4, 4×5 and 4×6.5, 4.5×6 and older 6×9 ->

This article is about the spring-folder camera made by Mamiya in the 1940s and 50s. For the 1990s camera, see Mamiya 6.

The Mamiya Six is a series of 6×6 folders with a coupled rangefinder, made by Mamiya from 1940 to the 1950s. All of them are focused by moving the film plane, rather than the more common front-cell focussing of other folders of the time.

History

Evolution

The Mamiya Six I was a pre-World War II design and production, while II and III were wartime and immediate postwar models. All three models had were three windows at the front of the top housing: while the coupled rangefinder was combined with the eye-level finder, the camera also had a small Brillant-type waist-level finder. The Mamiya Six III added an exposure counter with double exposure prevention.

With the Mamiya Six IV, introduced in 1947, the waist-level finder disappeared. It remained the sole model until 1953. The Mamiya Six V added the dual 6×6 and 4.5×6 format capability, with an exposure counter functioning with both formats. The Mamiya Six K was a simpler model, with film advance via red windows.

In 1955, the Mamiya Six IVb introduced a squarer body design, easily recognized by the square rangefinder window. Its features were similar to the model IV. The Mamiya Six K2 was similar to the model K with the new body. The body design was slightly modified again for the Mamiya Six IVs and simpler Mamiya Six P.

From 1955, the Mamiya Six Automat and the later Automat 2 added a coupling between the shutter cocking and the film advance.

Chronology of Models

Given the quite erratic nature of model numbering that occurred over the years, the chronology of the thirteen major Mamiya Six models is set out in Table 1. The characteristcs of the individual models, as well as the variants within these models, are described further below. If in doubt about some of the features mentioned in the type descriptions, please refer to the visual documentation of the critical elements which provides a dichotomous key as well as a series of illustrations showing the model-specific details.


Table 1 Chronology of Mamiya Six Cameras

Release Date     Model/Variant
pre-War Production 1940, September    Mamiya Six I
1941, January
  		   Mamiya Six Ia
 
War Production 1942, January    Mamiya Six III
1943    Mamiya Six II
1943?    Mamiya Six IIa
1945
  		   Production Ceased
 
post-War Production   1946, November    Mamiya Six III
1947    Mamiya Six IV
1953, November    Mamiya Six V
1954, August    Mamiya Six K
1955, May    Mamiya Six IVb
1955, December    Mamiya Six Automat
1956, March    Mamiya Six K2
1957, October    Mamiya Six IVs
1957, December    Mamiya Six P
1958    Mamiya Six Automat 2

Dichotomous Key (for Model Identification)

The Mamiya Six comes in a bewildering range of variants. The dichotomous key provided below provides an avenue at identifying the types of Mamiya Six. Given the confusing similarity of models and variants, it is recommended that you follow the steps, rather than scanning for criteria. Once you have identified your model, click on the model name to see a full description. If you are unclear about one of the criteria, either click on the name or scroll down to the bottom of the page for visual identification guides.

START: How many viewfinder windows are on the front? Two Windows

Is there a horizontal bar underneath the lens?
Yes
The right hand, square viewfinder window is:
Flush with the casing→Mamiya Six Automat
Surrounded by a small back rim → Mamiya Six Automat 2
No
The right hand, square viewfinder window is:
Flush with the casing
Film Advance knob is
Solid with film speed on top→Mamiya Six P
Mushroom shaped
Depth of Field Indicator is
in a small raised ring → Mamiya Six IVb
flush with top housing → Mamiya Six K2
Surrounded by a small black rim → Mamiya Six IVs
Surrounded by small rectangular plate
Viewfinder housing to the left of the shutter release is
Curved→ Mamiya Six IV
Straight → Mamiya Six K
Surrounded by a rectangular plate that encompasses the left round window as well → Mamiya Six V

Three Windows

Does the body have triangular neckstrap lugs?
Yes
How many Struts ?
Two → Mamiya Six Ia
Three → Mamiya Six I
No
Is there a Flash Contact?
Yes
The cold shoe for the flash is fastened with
two screws, set diagonal → Mamiya Six III post-War production
front door release is
single raised button → Variant A
twin set of buttons → Variant B
three screws → Mamiya Six III war-time production
No
How many Struts ?
Two → Mamiya Six IIa
Three → Mamiya Six II


The Models

Mamiya Six I

The camera was advertised in September 1940[1] and released in December 1940 at a price of ¥248[2]

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Double exposure warning mark
in viewfinder of a Mamiya Six I
Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights) (Image rights)

Technical details

The model of the camera has a slightly larger waist level viewfinder (12 x 12 mm) than the subsequent models. The round viewfinder window on the front has a serrated edge to it, while it is smooth on the later models. Model I is the only Mamiya Six design with small eyelets for a neck strap. Other characteristics are: a solid knurled film winding knob, a raised button (on the top plate) to release the front door; indicator arrow next to the film counter is a pointed arrow with a thin tail; the shutter release button has a rounded top; the cold shoe for the flash is affixed with three screws; the depth of field indicator at the right corner of the top housing ranges from 3.5 to 8; a bottom plate with a strengthened, raised tripod mount held by three screws and flanked by two knobs for the release of the film spools.
      The back door is hinged at the right. The supply chamber is on the right and the take up spool on the left. To ensure that the film remains flat even though the film plane moves in and out with the back focussing mechanism, the Mamiya Six has a removable pressure plate. The guide rail for the removable pressure plate runs for the length of the film gate and lacks an embossed directional arrow.
      All units are covered with black-brown leatherette with exposed chrome top housing and bottom-plate. The Mamiya logo is embossed in the leatherette of the front door, while 'Mamiya-Six' is embossed on the back door, underneath the red window.
Some units of the Mamiya Six I have a double exposure warning system, comprised of a small transparent, red coloured half-pane that would appear in the rangefinder window.[3]

Dimensions

140 x 103 x 51mm (closed), weight 780g.

Lens and shutter combinations

Interestingly, Mamiya offered purchasers to bring their own lenses, which would be installed in the '0' shutters. This resulted in a range of known shutter combinations:
  • K.O.L. Anastigmat 75mm f/3.5
    • in MSU-TOKYO NEW HIT shutter[4]
    • in RAPID K.O.L. (B, 1-500th) shutter[5]
  • K.O.L. Special f/3.5 75mm
    • in MAMIYA-SIX (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[6]
    • in NKS (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[7]
    • in NKS-TOKIO (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[8]
    • in YAMATO-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[9]
  • Kolex Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm
    • in DABIT-SUPER (B, 1-500th) shutter[10]


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Mamiya Six Model I sn# 2854 with K.O.L. Anastigmat 75mm f/3.5 in MSU-TOKYO NEW HIT shutter. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)


Mamiya Six Ia

The next iteration, publicised in January 1941[11] saw the use of a larger '00' shutter, which required the redesign of the strut system. Instead of the three-part struts, the camera has a simple, two-part strut mechanism. [12] The camera sold for ¥298.

Technical details

All units are covered with leatherette. The camera has a slightly larger waist level viewfinder (12 x 12 mm) than the subsequent models. The film respool knob is a solid knurled knob. The indicator arrow next to the film counter is a pointed arrow with a thin tail

Dimensions:

140 x 103 x 51mm (closed), weight 780g.

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • K.O.L. Special 75mm f3.5
    • in ¶¶¶ '0' shutter with T, B, 1-1/200 sec (standard)

Mamiya Six II

The camera was introduced in ¶¶ 1943.[13] Even though numbered Mamiya II, this is in fact the third model to have been introduced. Like the Mamiya Six Ia, this model has a red double exposure warning pane in the rangefinder window. The Mamiya Six II is essentially a Mamiya Six III design without the flash contacts. At least some of the units seen also lack the red double-exposure warning pane in the rangefinder. Thus, in common it also has the slightly smaller waist level viewfinder (10 x 10 mm) and a smooth rim to the central viewfinder window.

Technical details

Like the Mamiya Six III from which this model is derived, the Six II has a smaller waist level finder (10 x10 mm) and the dimpled shutter release button. The guide rail for the removable pressure plate runs for the length of the film gate and now exhibits an embossed directional arrow.


Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • K.O.L. Special 75mm f3.5
    • in NKS–TOKIO '0' shutter with T, B, 1-1/200 sec (standard)[14]
  • K.O.L. Special f/3.5 75mm
    • in GINREI KOHKI VESTER-3 (B, 1-200th) shutter[15]


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Mamiya Six Model II sn#9518 with a K.O.L. Special 75mm f/3.5 in NKS–TOKIO '0' shutter with T, B, 1-1/200 secImages by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Mamiya Six IIa

As with the Mamiya Ia, this version of the Mamiya II allowed to use the larger (58mm) shutters, which required to use a simplified two-strut mechanism for the front door. This version was designed for photographers who wished to have faster shutters or have their own shutter and lens combinations installed.[16]

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • T.S.M. Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm
    • in OLYMPUS-TOKYO-N KOHO shutter (B, T, 1-200th)[17]
  • T.S.M. Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm
    • in NKS-TOKIO (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[18]
  • Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar f/2.8 7.5cm
    • in Welta shutter (T, B, 1-400th)[19]

Mamiya Six III (war-time version)

The camera was introduced in ¶¶ 1942[20] The Production was halted in ¶¶¶ Like the Mamiya I, the camera was fitted with a double exposure warning system, comprised of a small transparent, red coloured half-pane that would appear in the rangefinder window. At least the post war version has a shutter release lock that prevented accidental double exposure.[21] Double exposure warning mark in viewfinder. Flash contact.


Technical details

Pre-War Versions of the Mamiya Six III are built-identical with the Mamiya Six I, but have a slightly smaller waist level finder (10 x10 mm) window on the top late, while the round viewfinder window on the front has a smooth edge. The shutter release button now has a slight depression (dimple) in the top and the frame counter is encased in the shape of a droplet. The guide rail for the removable pressure plate runs for the length of the film gate and now exhibits an embossed directional arrow.

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • K.O.L. Sola Special Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm
    • in COMPUR-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[22]
    • in NKS-TOKIO (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[23]
  • K.O.L. Special f/3.5 75mm
    • in DABIT-SUPER (B, 1-500th) shutter[24]
    • in GINREI KOHKI VESTER-3 (B, 1-200th) shutter[25]
    • in NKS-TOKIO (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[26]
    • in Orient A shutter[27]
    • in TYS -II (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[28]
  • Schneider Xenar f/3.5 75mm
    • in F. DECKEL MÜNCHEN COMPUR RAPID (T, B, 1-300th) shutter[29]
 
 

Mamiya Six III (post war versions)

When production restarted after the war, some examples of the Mamiya Six III may well have assembled from spare parts. Soon after, however, new bodies were machined, which have slight design variations compared with the pre-War and War-time bodies (→ technical details). These post-war versions can most readily be distinguished by the use of Takatiho Tokio Zuiko f/3.5 75mm lenses; these lenses, which were later replaced with Olympus Zuiko badged versions, were designed in post-World War II and first released in 1946.[30]. An English language manual for the Mamiya Six with a printing date of November 1946 depicts a Mamiya Six III.[31]

Technical details

Post War versions have a cold shoe for the flash which is affixed by two screws set diagonally; and a depth of field indicator ranging from 3.5 to 22. The droplet shaped frame counter of the war-time versions is replaced by a simple broad arrow. The film winding knob is now mush-room-shaped.
Variant A: single raised button to release the front door catch
Variant B: twin buttons to release the front door catch

The early post-War versions lack the "Made in Occupied Japan" engraving on the bottom plate.


Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Nippon Kogaku Nikkor f/3.5 75mm
    • in F. DECKEL MÜNCHEN [COMPUR RAPID] (T, B, 1-300th) shutter[32]
  • Takatiho Tokio Zuiko f/3.5 75mm
    • in COMPUR-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[33]
    • in KŌNAN-RAPID (B, 1-300th) shutter[34]
    • in NKS (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[35]
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[36]
  • Towa Koki Neocon f/3.5 75mm
    • in COPAL (B, 1-300th) shutter[37]
    • in T-MERIT shutter[38]
  • T.S.M. Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm
    • in COPAL (B, 1-300th) shutter[39]
    • in NKS-TOKIO (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[40]
    • in T-MERIT shutter[41]


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Post-war version of a Mamiya Six III no.23875, Compur shutter (T, B, 1–300), Nikkor 7.5cm f/4.5 lens no.75183.
Pictures courtesy of eBayer badman664. (Image rights)

Mamiya Six IV

The camera was introduced in ¶¶ 1947.[42] The design dispensed with the waist-level viewfinder.

Technical details

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Novar Anastigmat f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[43]
  • Olympus D Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[44]
  • Olympus Zuiko C f/3.5 75mm
    • in COPAL (B, 1-300th) shutter[45]
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[46]
  • Olympus Zuiko Coated f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[47]
  • Olympus Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm
    • in COPAL (B, 1-300th) shutter[48]
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[49]
  • Setagaya Kōki Sekor T f/3.5 75mm (silver face)
    • in COPAL (B, 1-300th) shutter[50]
    • in COPAL-MX (1-300th, B) shutter[51]
  • Takatiho Tokio Zuiko f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[52]
  • Tokyo Opt. Co. C. Simlar f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[53]


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Mamiya Six IV no.35446, Zuiko 7.5cm f/3.5 lens no.38265.
Pictures courtesy of Adrian Gotts. (Image rights)


Mamiya Six V

November 1953 Mamiya 6-V Dual format (6x4.5cm and 6x6cm) with automatic film winding adjustment. Maximum shutter speed improved to 1/500 sec.

Technical details

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Kowa Optical Works Prominar f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[54]
  • Olympus D Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[55]
  • Olympus Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[56]

Mamiya Six K

August 1954 Mamiya 6-K Popular version of Mamiya 6-V without automatic film winding stop.

Technical details

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Setagaya Kōki Sekor T f/3.5 75mm (silver face)
    • in COPAL (B, 1-300th) shutter[57]
    • in COPAL-MX (1-300th, B) shutter[58]
  • Tokyo Opt. Co. C. Simlar f/3.5 75mm (black face)
    • in TOKYO OPT CO RECTUS (B, T, 1-200th) shutter[59]

Revised Body Shape

Mamiya Six IVb

May 1955 Mamiya 6-iV B Camera body size and weight were reduced to increase compactness.

Technical details

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Olympus D Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-MX (B, 1-500th) shutter[60]
  • Olympus D Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm (black face)
    • in SEIKOSHA-MX (B, 1-500th) shutter[61]
    • in SEIKOSHA-RAPID (B, 1-500th) shutter[62]

Mamiya Six Automat

December 1955 Mamiya 6-Automat Japan's first automatic shutter cocking by film advancing.

Technical details

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Olympus D Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm (black face)
    • in SEIKOSHA-MX (B, 1-500th) shutter[63]


Mamiya Six K2

March 1956 Mamiya 6-K ii Advanced model to type K with built-in format conversion. (6x6 to 6x4.5cm)

Technical details

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Olympus D Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm (black face)
    • in SEIKOSHA-MX (B, 1-500th) shutter[64]
  • Setagaya Kōki Sekor S f/3.5 75mm (black face)
    • in COPAL-MX (1-300th, B) shutter[65]

Mamiya Six IVs

October 1957 Mamiya 6-iV S Further reduced size and weight from type iV B with addition of built-in self-timer.

Technical details

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Setagaya Kōki Sekor S f/3.5 75mm (black face)
    • in COPAL-MXV (B, 1-300th) shutter[66]


Mamiya Six P

December 1957 Mamiya 6-P Economy priced version of 6-iV S.

Technical details

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Mamiya Kominar f/3.5 75mm
    • in COPAL (B, 1-300th) shutter[67]
  • Setagaya Kōki Sekor T f/3.5 75mm (silver face)
    • in COPAL (B, 1-300th) shutter[68]

Mamiya Six Automat 2

1958 Mamiya 6 Automat 2 was the last iteration of the camera design. It was the most highly featured Mamiya 6 camera with Sekor lens, bright Albada finder and other advanced features. Last model of the original folding Mamiya 6 series cameras.

Technical details

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Dimensions:

TEXT TEXT TEXT

Lens and shutter combinations:

  • Mamiya Sekor f/3.5 75mm
    • in SEIKOSHA-MX (B, 1-500th) shutter[69]
  • Olympus D Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 75mm (black face)
    • in SEIKOSHA-MX (B, 1-500th) shutter[70]

Advertisements and Brochures

Brochures and Manuals

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'War-Time 'Advertising Brochure for the Mamiya Six I to III (selective pages only) Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)


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Post-War Booklet for the Mamiya Six III (selective pages only) Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)


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in Shashin Kagaku (写真科学) Jul 1944 		5215839614_ea87008097_m.jpg
Advert
in Nihon Shashin (日本写真) Jul 1944
Pre-War and war-time advertisements for the Mamiya Six III Images by Adrien Rbollo. (Image rights)



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Ars Camera Feb 1946 		3155348273_16fd8f75c3_m.jpg
Ars Camera Jul 1946 		3151528926_cb3500d1b3_m.jpg
Ars Camera Apr 1946 		5212390470_cb6ce8a7d3_m.jpg
Ars Camera Nov-Dec 1946
 
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Ars Camera Jan 1947 		5211790397_2658585291_m.jpg
Ars Camera Feb 1947 		5212389438_864a8fb047_m.jpg
Ars Camera Mar 1947 		5212389120_db59df8615_m.jpg
Ars Camera Apr 1947
 
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Ars Camera Oct 1947 		5211716696_1a3f4a33d6_m.jpg
Kohga Gekkan (光画月刊). Dec 1947
Post-War advertisements for the Mamiya Six III Images by Adrien Rbollo. (Image rights)


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Ars Camera May 1948 		5223687614_04140c5018_m.jpg
Ars Camera May 1950 		5223687086_6e09d1a6d9_m.jpg
Ars Camera Aug 1950
 
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Ars Camera Mar 1951 		5223686634_d24232fd67_m.jpg
Ars Camera Jul 1951 		5212760934_56179c74a7_m.jpg
Photo Art Jan 1951 		http://XXXX.jpg
 
http://XXXX.jpg http://XXXX.jpg http://XXXX.jpg
Post-War advertisements for the Mamiya Six IV Images by Adrien Rbollo. (Image rights)

Notes

  1. ↑ Asahi Camera September 1940 Neco's Mamiya page
  2. ↑ Mamiya Six I (Mamiya history website)
  3. ↑ See [here] (Flickr Image)
  4. ↑ sn# 2854.—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann (Flickr image)
  5. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/01/010042.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  6. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/01/010030.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  7. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/01/010020.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  8. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/01/010010.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  9. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/031111.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  10. ↑ [[ http://www.market4free.com/classifieds/ads/for-sale/photo-video/5918012%7CSales advertisement, seen December 2010]]
  11. ↑ Asahi Camera January 1941, February 1941 Neco's Mamiya page
  12. ↑ Mamiya Six Ia (Mamiya history website)
  13. ↑ Asahi Camera ¶¶¶¶¶ Neco's Mamiya site
  14. ↑ sn# 9518.—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann | (Flickr image)
  15. ↑ sn#19513—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  16. ↑ Mamiya History Pages, | Mamiya Six IIa
  17. ↑ sn#22344—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  18. ↑ [[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/everybodyinnewwestminster/3783637985/%7CFlickr image]]
  19. ↑ | Neco's Mamiya Site
  20. ↑ Asahi Camera ¶¶¶¶¶ Neco's Mamiya page
  21. ↑ Intentional double exposure was possible by pushing the film advance lock to the left, but not advancing the film
  22. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/0300500.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  23. ↑ [[ http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d110780810 November 2010)|Yahoo Auction, seen December 2010]]
  24. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/031112.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  25. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/03111c.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  26. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/031114.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  27. ↑ [[ http://neco.mediacat-blog.jp/c2702_2.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  28. ↑ sn#17170—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  29. ↑ [[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/garww/2092718840/in/pool-998914@N24/%7CFlickr image]]
  30. ↑ See the lens chronology on the Zukio page.
  31. ↑ Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  32. ↑ [[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebollo_fr/3625576602/in/pool-46195334@N00/%7CFlickr image]]
  33. ↑ [[ http://picasaweb.google.com/kheims/CraigslistAndEbay#5356646212296282242%7CWeb page]]
  34. ↑ sn#24763—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  35. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/03111g.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  36. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/03111b.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  37. ↑ sn#25585—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  38. ↑ [[ http://nelsonfoto.com/SMF/index.php?action=printpage;topic=12471.0%7CWeb page]]
  39. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/03/03111a.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  40. ↑ [[ http://www.auctiondeals.ca/detail_product/150470493227/mamiya_six/%7CSales advertisement, seen December 2010]]
  41. ↑ [[ http://senior.nikkosen.net/cameralist.html%7CWeb page]]
  42. ↑ Asahi Camera ¶¶¶¶¶ Neco's Mamiya page
  43. ↑ [[ http://www.pbase.com/nickdemarco/image/122732832%7CWeb page]]
  44. ↑ [[ http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e105826102%7CYahoo Auction, seen December 2010]]
  45. ↑ [[ http://www.pbase.com/jypsee/oldcameras%7CWeb page]]
  46. ↑ sn#49068—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  47. ↑ [[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/yefeihe/4909210453/%7CFlickr image]]
  48. ↑ [[ http://photo.net/medium-format-photography-forum/00H92u%7CWeb page]]
  49. ↑ sn#71295—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  50. ↑ [[ http://ota-euphony.sakura.ne.jp/?page_id=78%7CWeb page]]
  51. ↑ [[ http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k135303419%7CYahoo Auction, seen December 2010]]
  52. ↑ [[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebollo_fr/2448145013/in/pool-camerapedia/%7CFlickr image]]
  53. ↑ sn#36632—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  54. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/05/050031.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  55. ↑ [[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bernardlanguillier/3689591265/%7CFlickr image]]
  56. ↑ [[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/31422927@N04/5185895534/in/pool-998914@N24/%7CFlickr image]]
  57. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031223.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  58. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031224.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  59. ↑ sn#9616—Photographica Collection Dirk HR Spennemann
  60. ↑ [[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/elmoalves/4315236143%7CFlickr image]]
  61. ↑ [[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackfacesheep/5092156263/%7CFlickr image]]
  62. ↑ [[ http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b117574345%7CYahoo Auction, seen December 2010]]
  63. ↑ [[ http://www.g-root.jp/basement/camera/mamiya6automat.html%7CWeb page]]
  64. ↑ [[ http://poyorin.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2009/09/index.html%7CWeb page]]
  65. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/0312510.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  66. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031212.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  67. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031212.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  68. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/20/p/p0200101.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  69. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031264.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]
  70. ↑ [[ http://neco.aki.gs/neco99/neco30/00/mamiya/031271.html%7CNeco's Mamiya Site]]

PAGE 2 -- Mamiya Six Design Variations

This page provides a visual overview over those design elements of the Mamiya Six cameras that permit an accurate identification of the various models and variants.

Lenses and Shutters

The Mamiya Six was manufactured in a wide range of lenses and shutters. That holds particularly true for the pre-War and War period, when prospective buyers could even bring in their own shutters and lenses to be fitted.

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K.O.L. Special 7.5cm f/3.5
in NKS–TOKIO shutter
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K.O.L. Anastigmat 7.5cm f/3.5
in MSU-TOKYO NEW HIT shutter 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Lens and Shutter Combinations of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Flash Contacts

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Type I
None, pull-out knob only 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Appearance of Flash Contacts of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Double Exposure Prevention

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Type I
None, pull-out knob only 		5161496704_e2c7250e50_m.jpg
Type II
shutter cocked 		5161495442_c0551d3778_m.jpg
Type II
shutter released 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Double Exposure Prevention Systems of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Body Shape Variations

Name Plate

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Serial Number above
MAMIYA SIX
12x12mm waist view finder 		5144578588_4e48b0b358_m.jpg
Serial Number above
MAMIYA SIX
10x10mm waist view finder 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Nameplate variations of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Rangefinder Windows (front)

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Three windows,
central window with serrated edge 		5150206963_30345fa9ac_m.jpg
Three windows,
central window with smooth edge 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Rangefinder window variations of the Mamiya Six. Frontal View
Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)
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Three windows,
central window with serrated edge 		http://XXX.jpg
Three windows,
central window with smooth edge 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Rangefinder window variations of the Mamiya Six. Top View
Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Flash Shoe

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Three screws 		http://XXX.jpg
Two screws oblique 		http://XXX.jpg
Two screws vertical 		http://XXX.jpg
One screw
Flash-shoe variations of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Bottom Plate

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Mamiya Six I, II, III, 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Appearance of the bottom plate of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)


Film Counter Window

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Mamiya Six I, II, III, 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Details of Film Advance Counter (Red) Windows of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Pressure Plate Support

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Full length, arrow as label
Mamiya Six I, II, III, 		5241663147_9814cc4332_m.jpg
Full length, arrow embossed
Mamiya Six II, III, 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Appearance of the guide rail for the removable pressure plate of the Mamiya Six.
Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Pressure Plate

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http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Appearance of the removable pressure plate of the Mamiya Six.
Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Various

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Eye-lets for neck strap
Mamiya Six I only 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Various Details of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Knobs and Struts

Film Advance Knob

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Solid, knurled Knob 		http://XXX.jpg
Mushroom-shaped knob 		http://XXX.jpg
Mushroom-shaped knob with film speed 		http://XXX.jpg
Mushroom-shaped knob with film type
Variations of the film advance knob of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Front Door Release

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raised button 		http://XXX.jpg
XXX 		http://XXX.jpg
XXX 		http://XXX.jpg
XXXX
Variations of the front door release of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Shutter Release

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rounded top 		http://XXX.jpg
dimpled top 		http://XXX.jpg
cable release thred 		http://XXX.jpg
XXXX
Variations of the shutter release of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)


Strut Mechanism

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Three Struts
( Standard )
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Two Struts
( Mamiya Six Ia &
Mamiya Six IIa ) 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
The Strut Systems of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Lettering and Labelling

Frame Counter

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Line Arrow 		5144001539_2c8d940946_m.jpg
Hollow triangle 		http://XXX.jpg
Hollow broad arrow
http://XXX.jpg
Filled broad arrow 		http://XXX.jpg
Filled triangle 		http://XXX.jpg
Drop-shaped counter
Variations of the frame counter of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Depth of Field Indicator

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Demarcation 3.5, 5.6, 8
Distances in Meters
  		http://XXX.jpg
Demarcation 3.5, 8, 11, 22
Distances in Feet
starting with 3.5 feet 		http://XXX.jpg
Demarcation 3.5, 8, 11, 22
Distances in Feet
starting with 4 feet 		http://XXX.jpg
XXX
Variations of the Depth of Field Indicator of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Film Advance Lock

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Line Arrows 		http://XXX.jpg
Filled arrows 		http://XXX.jpg
Filled arrow, no '1' shown
Variations of the labelling of the Film Advance Lock of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)


Focus Wheel

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Line Arrows 		http://XXX.jpg
Filled arrows 		http://XXX.jpg
Filled arrow, no '1' shown
Variations of the focus wheel of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Made in Japan

http://XXX.jpg
"MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN"
engraved on the bottom plate 		http://XXX.jpg
"MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN"
embossed in the door latch 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Placement of the designator "Made in Occupied Japan" Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)


Labels on the Inside

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MAMIYA SIX 6x6
TOKYO NIPPON 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Labels found in the back door of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)
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