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Revision as of 01:16, 4 November 2010

Collection Interests (eclectic)

  • Simmon-Omega/Koni-Omega/Rapid Omega family of cameras
  • Japanese aerial and other military cameras
  • Foth & Co cameras and binoculars
  • Konica model I cameras (variants)
  • Cameras with Gitzo Shutters and Gitzo gear (older stuff preferred)
  • Konishiruku and Rukuoh-Sha (not systematic)
  • Mamiya Six cameras (variants)


Websites

www.ausphoto.net


MY SANDBOX

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.


Table 1 Chronology of Mamiya Six Cameras

Release Date  Model/Variant
1940, September    Mamiya Six I
1941, January    Mamiya Six Ia
1942, January    Mamiya Six III
1943    Mamiya Six II
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 IVb\s
1957, December    Mamiya Six P
1958    Mamiya Six Automat 2

Pre-War and War-Time Models

The first model was released in December 1940. In subsesequent years, until the end of the war, the Mamiya Six was modfied in early 1941 (Ia) and two additional models introduced in the next two years. Erratically, Model III was released in 1942 (according to the official Mamiya history website[1] before Model II (1943). These models have a separate range finder window and a waist-level brillant-type finder, resulting in three windows in the front. All units have a single red window on the back with a horizontal slider. The pre-war and war-time models were all 6x6 format cameras.

Mamiya Six I

The camera was advertised in September 1940[2] and released in December 1940 at a price of ¥248[3] The camera door was supported by three struts. All units are covered with leatherette. 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.

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. Lens and shutter combinations:

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


Mamiya Six Ia

The next iteration, publicised in January 1941[4] saw the use of a larger shutter, which required the redesign of the strut system. [5] The front door is now supported by two struts ¶¶ The camera sold for ¥298. The dimensions of the camera remained unchanged. Lens and shutter combinations:

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


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Mamiya Six Model Ia. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Mamiya Six II

The camera was introduced in ¶¶ 1943.[6] Even though numbered Mamiya II, this is in fact the third model to have been introduced. Like the Mamiya Six III, this model has a red double exposure warning pane in the rangefinder window.

Version of Mamiya 6-iii without flash contact. Lens and shutter combinations:

Mamiya Six III

The camera was introduced in ¶¶ 1942[7] The camera was fitted with a double exposure warning system, comprised of a small half-pane that would appear in the rangefinder window. Minor body modifications include the provision of two triangular plates to a carry strap

Double exposure warning mark in viewfinder. Flash contact. Lens and shutter combinations:


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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)

Post-War Models

Production of the Mamiya Six was restarted after World War II. It is not clear whether, and to what extent units of the Mamiya Six III design were built from existing spare parts. The first new model to appear was the Mamiya IV.

Mamiya Six IV

The camera was introduced in ¶¶ 1947.[8] Lens and shutter combinations:

Mamiya Six IVb

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

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.


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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 P

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


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.

Mamiya Six K

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

Mamiya Six K2

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


Mamiya Six Automat

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

Mamiya Six Automat 2

1958 Mamiya 6 Automat 2 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.

Notes

  1. ↑ History of Mamiya Six (Mamiya history website)
  2. ↑ Asahi Camera September 1940 Neco's Mamiya page
  3. ↑ Mamiya Six I (Mamiya history website)
  4. ↑ Asahi Camera January 1941, February 1941 Neco's Mamiya page
  5. ↑ Mamiya Six Ia (Mamiya history website)
  6. ↑ Asahi Camera ¶¶¶¶¶ Neco's Mamiya page
  7. ↑ Asahi Camera ¶¶¶¶¶ Neco's Mamiya page
  8. ↑ Asahi Camera ¶¶¶¶¶ Neco's Mamiya page

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 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 75mm f3.5
in NKS–TOKIO shutter 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		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)

Double Exposure Prevention

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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
Lens and Shutter Combinations of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)

Body Shape Variations

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Serial Number above
MAMIYA SIX 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT 		http://XXX.jpg
TEXT TEXT
Nameplate variations of the Mamiya Six. Images by Dirk HR Spennemann. (Image rights)


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

Knobs and Struts

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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)

Lettering and Labelling

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Hollow triangle 		http://XXX.jpg
Hollow broad arrow
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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)


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


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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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