Mamiya 645 Pro TL Medium Format SLR Film Camera with 210mm f4 mm lens

This item is in excellent condition. The lens and camera have few external blemishes, and the wear is mostly cosmetic. The focus is still incredibly smooth for being a used product. 

1. Medium Format Film:

   • Uses 120 or 220 medium format film, producing images with much larger negatives compared to 35mm film, allowing for superior image detail, smoother tonal transitions, and greater enlargement potential.

2. 645 Format:

   • The 6x4.5cm image size delivers 15 or 30 exposures per roll of 120 or 220 film, respectively.
   • The larger negative size compared to 35mm film results in much higher resolution and quality, which is ideal for professional photography.

3. Interchangeable Lenses:

   • The Mamiya 645 Pro TL is part of a modular system that allows the use of various Mamiya lenses. This specific setup includes the Mamiya 210mm f/4 lens:
     • 210mm f/4 Lens: A telephoto lens, ideal for portraiture and close-up shots, offering a beautiful background blur (bokeh) and shallow depth of field. It is also excellent for compressing perspective in landscape and nature photography.
     • The f/4 maximum aperture allows for good low-light performance and subject isolation with a shallow depth of field.

4. TTL (Through-the-Lens) Metering:

   • The "TL" in the name stands for "Through-the-Lens" metering, which provides accurate exposure measurements based on the light entering the lens. This feature is particularly useful when shooting in challenging lighting conditions or using filters.
   • The camera offers automatic exposure modes with a metering prism, allowing photographers to choose between aperture-priority, shutter-priority, or manual modes.

5. Interchangeable Prism and Film Backs:

   • The camera features interchangeable viewfinder prisms, including waist-level finders and eye-level prisms, giving the photographer flexibility in composition.
   • Interchangeable film backs allow photographers to switch between different types of film (e.g., color and black-and-white) mid-shoot without wasting a roll.

6. Manual Focus:

   • As a manual focus camera, the Mamiya 645 Pro TL offers precise focusing control, especially beneficial when working with the depth of field provided by medium format lenses.

7. Sturdy Build Quality:

   • Made of durable materials, the camera is robust and designed to handle professional use in the studio or on location.
   • Despite its sturdy build, the Mamiya 645 Pro TL remains relatively lightweight for a medium format system.

8. Shutter Speeds:

   • The camera offers a wide range of shutter speeds from 8 seconds to 1/1000 of a second, plus bulb mode for long exposures.
   • The flash sync speed is at 1/60 second, allowing for studio and outdoor flash photography.

9. Modular Design:

   • The Mamiya 645 Pro TL is highly modular, with components like film backs, finders, and grips being easily interchangeable. This allows photographers to customize the camera for different shooting styles and conditions.

Applications:

• Portraiture: With the 210mm telephoto lens and medium format quality, this camera is perfect for producing stunning portraits with excellent subject-background separation.
• Landscape Photography: The medium format film provides extraordinary detail and tonal range, while the 210mm lens offers a compressed perspective for creative compositions.
• Studio Photography: Its modular system, medium format size, and flash sync make it ideal for controlled, professional studio shoots.

Lens – Mamiya 210mm f/4:

• Focal Length: 210mm, offering a telephoto perspective that is perfect for portraits, wildlife, and distant landscapes.
• Aperture: f/4, providing good low-light capabilities and shallow depth of field for selective focus.
• Optical Performance: The lens delivers sharp, detailed images with minimal distortion, making it suitable for both professional work and fine art photography.