JPN.CAM

Mamiya / 1969 / Medium format

Mamiya C330

A professional twin-lens reflex with interchangeable lens pairs and a bellows focusing system.

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Overview / 概要

Why Mamiya C330 matters.

The C330 is a rare TLR that feels like a complete studio system rather than a fixed-lens novelty.

Design & context

The twin lenses, bellows, and waist-level finder make composing feel physical and architectural.

Buying today

Inspect lens shutters, bellows, and focusing rails; the system is rewarding when complete and awkward when incomplete.

Key specifications / 仕様

The details.

Released
1969
Production
1969–1974
Brand
Mamiya
Brand country
Japan
Format
Film
Film / sensor
120 / 220, 6×6
Camera type
Medium format
Lens / mount
Mamiya C mount
Shutter range
1s–1/500s
Autofocus
Manual focus
Viewfinder
Twin-lens reflex waist-level finder
Weight
1,700g

Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · ISO range · Flash · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.

Notable features

  • Interchangeable lens pairs
  • 6×6 format
  • Bellows focusing

Known issues

  • Condition varies significantly on the used market.

Source record

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Reference set attached
  1. 01

    Mamiya C330 reference record

    Wikipedia · Reference index

    Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.

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    Mamiya archive / product context

    Mamiya reference archive · Brand archive / context

    Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.

    Open source ↗