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Star Lot : A vintage 1968 Mamiya C220 TLR medium format 120 film camera. Held in a vintage leather carry case. RRP: €300
Short History of the Mamiya C220 TLR (1968)
The Mamiya C220, released in 1968, is part of Mamiya’s renowned line of interchangeable-lens twin-lens reflex (TLR) cameras—the only major TLR system ever produced with interchangeable lenses. It was designed as a lighter, more affordable alternative to the professional C330 series while preserving the system’s flexibility.
Key Historical Points
Launch Year: 1968
System Design: Unlike traditional TLRs such as Rolleiflex or Yashica, the Mamiya C-series allows full lens interchangeability, with focal lengths ranging from wide-angle to telephoto.
Film Format: 6×6 cm on 120 film.
Target Market: Aimed at advanced amateurs and professionals seeking a portable, reliable TLR with excellent optical performance.
Features:
Bellows focusing system allowing very close focusing
Manual operation, no meter
Lightweight body compared to the C330
Revisions: Later succeeded by the C220f with minor ergonomic improvements.
Legacy
The Mamiya C220 remains popular with film photographers for its modularity, sharp Sekor lenses, and unique place in TLR history as part of the only interchangeable-lens TLR system ever widely produced.
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