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The Mamiya 7, introduced in 1985, was a medium format rangefinder camera renowned for its unique twin-lens reflex design utilizing a rotating prism to achieve parallax correction and offering exceptional image quality with its 75mm f/3.5 lens.
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What film format does the Mamiya 7 shoot?
The Mamiya 7 is a medium format rangefinder camera that produces 6x7cm images on 120 and 220 roll film, yielding roughly 10 exposures on a 120 roll. The 6x7 format is often called the 'ideal format' because its aspect ratio closely matches standard print proportions.
Does the Mamiya 7 have a built-in light meter?
The Mamiya 7 itself does not have a built-in meter, but the optional AE (auto-exposure) finder provides aperture-priority TTL metering when attached. Without the AE finder, photographers need to use a separate handheld light meter or estimate exposure manually.
How does the Mamiya 7 compare to the Hasselblad 500 series for medium format photography?
The Mamiya 7 is a lightweight, quiet rangefinder that is far more portable than the modular Hasselblad 500 SLR system, and it produces larger 6x7 negatives versus the Hasselblad's 6x6 format. However, the Mamiya 7 has a fixed lens mount with no through-the-lens viewing, while the Hasselblad offers full through-the-lens composition and a vast lens ecosystem.
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