Seabastes

Possibly this belongs in the Buy & Sell section and if so I would appreciate the administrator moving it there.

A friend passed away and his widow asked me to see if some of his cameras gear could be sold. I hadn't seen it until she gave me a backpack full of 120 film equipment. This gear had been heavily used, but the lenses were well cared for and it is a complete 2-1/4 twin lens reflex system with the body and three lenses, a light meter, several filters, viewing systems, it is a :

Mamiya C
with 80 MM F2.8 lens
65 MM Wide angle lens
180 Telephoto lens
Poroflex viewing system,
regular TTL pop up viewing system
a handful of filters
a Gossen Lumipro light meter

I don't have a way to test all these items, but I believe they were well cared for, but extensively used.

I will probably contacts Roberts Camera's used gear department for a quote, but wanted to ask for help on UHH and opinions.

There is also a Cirroflex twin lens reflex and a Nikon 6006 35MM camera with a 35-80 MM auto focus zoom.

I have never even heard of a Cirroflex 120 tlr camera but I am guessing that is somewhat like the Yashica 120 twin reflexes of those days in the early 1960's.

And yes, there is an Ansco 35 camera that is probably belonging in a historic display that can't be much in the dollars amount.

I am just doing a favor and I honestly don't think there are a need for $$$$$$ signs here, but I would like to find a fair deal on this gear and thought this would be interesting for UHH folks.

Seabastes

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Mamiya C# would help.

22
220
330
?

Seabastes

I don't know, it just says Mamiyaflex C. I had a C3 back in those days, but can only guess that this might've been the first model ? I will post a photo. I remember I was as proud as a Peacock when I laid my money down for the C3 and traded my Yashicamat in as part of the deal at Dale's Camera store in Eureka, California while I was working my way through college and working on the Eureka Times and Standard for s glorious $1.25 per hour which was the minimum wage back then.

Keen

A great system. I still have mine. For square format film fans, it is well worthwhile. Good luck.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

I still have a Cirroflex, good 120 6x6 camera, had it between my Ansco Box and Argus C-3, handed down from my Dad, lot of good shots with it, Thanks for the reminder.

n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC

Mamiyaflex C (1956-58)
Mamiyaflex C2 (1958-62)
Mamiya C3 (1962-65)
Mamiya C33 (1965-69)
Mamiya C22 (1966-68)
Mamiya C220 (1968-?)
Mamiya C330 (1969-74)
Mamiya C330f (1972-82)
Mamiya C220f (1982-95)
Mamiya C330s (1983-94)

Foto Jo Loc: Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

I would be interested in seeing a picture of it. Being that is the year I was born! Lol.
Then I would be helping your friend also.

Seabastes

Here is a photo of the system and backpack .

(Download)

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Photo of the advance knob or crank arm would narrow down the possible model
More info here:
http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Mamiya_C#Film_transport
If it has a winding crank arm , it’s a C3.

It’s at least a C2 according to this:
The Mamiyaflex C2 was released in 1958, it was improved by having the focus knobs on both sides of the camera.


I had 2 C-330’s and several lenses back in the 70’s.
Great camera!

Seabastes

It does have focusing knobs on both sides and a knob for film advancement instead of an arm
so it appears to be a C2.

SafetySam Loc: Colorado

A great camera in it's day!!! I had 2 C330's with these lenses and kept them busy doing weddings, portraits and lots of local events from 1969 thru 1975 - then switched to all Hasselblad equipment for the next 10 years. Really had a difficult time telling which photos were shot on which system . . they were that good in lens and resolution.

Foto Jo Loc: Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

Incredible looking camera. If you can email me what you are asking for it please.
Appalachianmtnphotography@yahoo.com

Seabastes

I am really struggling with the value of this Mamiya twin lens system . I think on the high end it could bring around $500 based on pricing I have found on the internet from some very reputable dealers. So since I have no way of checking the equipment other than visually, I think $300 plus $25 shipping including the Mamiya system with three lenses and the camera body, plus the Cirroflex 120 camera, filters,etc.backpack would be a reasonable asking price. I will keep the Nikon 6006 35Mm with its 35-80 zoom in case I ever need to shoot a roll of film again. Payment can be made to my paypal account and I will pass the proceeds on to my friend's widow. No returns.

Seabastes

Sale Pending, thanks UHH folks.

Seabastes

Sold and paid for, a good deal for the purchaser and a learning experience for this Hogger, so we both win.