Mamiya Press Super 23, dead stock in the box!
The camera comes with a Mamiya Sekor 100mm f/3.5 lens, a 6x9 medium format roll back, a right-angle focusing back, a tripod adaptor plate, and original boxes and manuals for all.
The Mamiya Press Super 23 is a modular medium-format rangefinder film camera introduced in 1967. Designed as a camera for press photographers, its notable features include interchangeable lenses, interchangeable film backs for different formats, and a rear bellows that allows for perspective control movements.
Specifications:
- Medium format versatility: The Super 23 can use interchangeable roll film backs for various medium formats, including 6x9, 6x7, and 6x4.5, by using different backs.
- Interchangeable lenses: The camera uses a unique Mamiya Press breech-lock lens mount and has a selection of dedicated Mamiya-Sekor lenses. The lenses feature a built-in leaf shutter, which can sync with a flash at all shutter speeds.
- Rear bellows: A key feature distinguishing it from the later Mamiya Universal Press is its built-in rear bellows. This allows for limited tilt and shift movements for creative perspective control and selective focus.
- Manual operation: The Super 23 is a completely manual camera without a built-in light meter. This requires methodical operation and can lead to accidental double exposures or wasted frames if the user forgets to advance the film or remove the dark slide.
- Rangefinder focusing: The camera has a coupled rangefinder for focusing. It also features selectable bright-line frame lines in the viewfinder for 100mm, 150mm, and 250mm lenses, with parallax compensation. Wider lenses, such as the 65mm, require an external accessory viewfinder.
- Heavy and bulky design: This camera is known for being large and heavy, with a weight of over 2 kg (4.4 lbs). The optional pistol grip improves handling, but it is best suited for slower, more deliberate studio or landscape shooting, especially when using the rear bellows.
~Perfect for a beginner through to professionals!
Overall condition - Mint condition 10/10
~Example photos can be found here
~Camera manual can be found here
~Film for this camera can be found here
This camera has been cleaned, mechanically tested and is in full working condition. Light seals are replaced when necessary.
Return Policy
- We gladly accept returns within 30 days of delivery or pick up if the item arrives defective outside of the detailed conditions when purchased or if any initial defects are present upon receiving the item. Please note, we do not accept returns for change of mind.