Smudgey Loc: Ohio, Calif, Now Arizona

There was once a time when I really wanted one of those, but simply couldn't afford it. Today it would just be part of my collection of older cameras.

CeeJay Loc: Southeast PA

Makita DF 330 DWE 10.8V Cordless Driver Drill / Body Only...$ 89.00

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Way back when, I also had a C-330 with all the lenses. What a great work horse that camera was. Even though i use a Canon 60D, I still have a Mamaya 1000S pro, 645 format with lenses and also film to go with it! Fancy that.
Rich...

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

My first medium format camera!

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

The problem with consulting a dealer such as KEH is that it will give you unrealistic expectations... Their prices are higher than what a private party can typically charge for an item because the dealer has already serviced the camera (either themselves in the case of KEH... or sent out to a repairer, in the case of smaller dealers), insured it's in good working order and warrants it for some period of time. In other words, they are able to charge a premium because buying from them is much less risky than buying from a private party.

If thinking of selling the item to KEH, they will only be able to offer a "wholesale" value for it... usually 33% to 50% less than they eventually will offer to sell it for. That's to cover all their cost of operation, plus some profit margin.

A more accurate way would be to search on eBay and use the "sold" filter to see what similar products have sold for recently, in many cases sold private parties. Takes a bit of work, but gives a much more realistic idea of value. There are lots of Mamiya C330 sold on eBay. Many with 80mm Sekor lens set. (Not may Makita e300s, though )

If sold on eBay, I would describe that camera as "like new in original box"... definitely NOT "never used" (unless you were the original buyer and you're absolutely certain it was never used by yourself or anyone else, before or after you bought it).

oceanarrow

Thanks,Will do

oceanarrow

I actually typed Mamiya,don't know how or when it changed.

oceanarrow

Thanks,Frank.just going to do a little research.Will post in classifieds here.

oceanarrow

Sold the Mamiya drill.lol

oceanarrow

Thanks,Stanmac.that sounds about right.have all of the above.

ElderJames

My "campus job" in college was as photographer, and we used a camera like this. Beautiful 2 1/4 square negatives! For a moment your post got my juices going, but our small retirement house has no place to build another darkroom, alas! I'll just have to let someone else enjoy this great camera!

Beard43 Loc: End of the Oregon Trail

That's a very nice example of a C330. I have one that I've had for about 20 years. Still in good shape. I used it along with my Canon F-1. Both are now on my shelf together with my old Kodak Autographics.

Ron

oceanarrow

I feel your pain.at a stage in my life where I will have to let it go.would have given anything for a camera like this when first started shooting.

oceanarrow

Thanks for the info,it makes sense.also agree with "like new in original box".

oceanarrow

Burst out laughing ,like your sense of humor.