Comments on: Unlucky Number 7.

By: BennehBoy

BennehBoy — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:09:31 +0000

I’ll look that out thanks.

By: Cristiano

Cristiano — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:46:13 +0000

Hey Ben, on the Mamyia 7 – check out if you can the documentary “Daddy where are you” about the photographer Tierney Gearon; It was released on DVd two years ago, and the camera is an integral part of the film, and what you mentioned about it been an extension of your body, it is very clear to see in the film; besides, the documentary is excellent!
best
Cristiano.

By: Erik

Erik — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:48:57 +0000

I’ve just bought myself a used MKI w/ 80mm lens from the UK. Since the pound is quite low (€1,13) I was able to get one for €820. First impressions are very very good. I’m amazed by its silence. Weren’t able to scan the negatives yet So if you consider buying one and you’re on European mainland; do it now

By: BennehBoy

BennehBoy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:12:29 +0000

@Daniel, pretty sure you can get a kit for about 1200-1300 new here, but do it soon if you do!

By: dazedgonebye

dazedgonebye — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:34:36 +0000

You must love it. I’d have a tough time not float testing it after such frustrations.
Good luck.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:46:09 +0000

Bloody hell, didn’t realise they were that much. I might get it in Thailand as they were around 1000 quid for the

By: BennehBoy

BennehBoy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:49:39 +0000

Well, I’ve heard the 6 is actually a worse option because Mamiya have stopped providing parts for service.

I know of perhaps 20 people shooting a 7 and mine is the only one that has done this twice, one other person has had it happen once.

The first time mine broke it did so mid-roll and needed new parts, this time it would simply refuse to wind on after taking the first shot. I found a post on Photo.Net that seemed to indicate this was simply something clogging the film advance gearing in the upper housing of the camera, but that it required specialist tools to remove the cover – given that no parts were replaced this would seem to agree with the scenario that I found myself in.

If you don’t need to shoot double/multiple exposures then I’d say go for a MK I 7, they can be had for a lot less, but naturally you’ll have to pay for any repairs, both of mine have been in warranty.

The camera is simply superb irrespective of the issues I’ve had – if the fault re-occurs then I’ll be asking for a replacement, and perhaps thinking about a 2nd body (probably a used MK I).

PS, if you are going to buy new then do so soon, Mamiya have doubled the cost of these to suppliers and that will start to get passed on as soon as dealers work through stock. Current UK retail of a newly supplied kit MK II with 80mm is £2900!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:58:18 +0000

I’m looking at getting a 7 in the near future and wondered about the overall robustness of it. A few have mentioned that the 6 is a slightly better option.

How often is yours jamming? What causes the jam?

By: BennehBoy

BennehBoy — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:05:35 +0000

The good news is that the camera seems to be functioning correctly – the return slip from Johnsons (Mamiya’s UK service agent) stated that the camera was received in ‘jammed’ state, and that once released the fault could not be replicated.

I’d be interested to know what the unjamming procedure is.