Is this a good deal? Mamiya 645 w/lenses and film. $500

[Ric Trexell]

Is this a good deal?

http://greenbay.craigslist.org/pho/4638382208.html

 

[vdonovan]

It's not a particularly good deal. You can put a similar setup together at KEH.com for less than $400 (don't get the useless 220 backs, for instance), better quality, and returnable.

 

[MattKing]

For clarity, that camera doesn't offer interchangeable backs, just interchangeable inserts, so you cannot switch film mid-roll. The problem with the prism is apparently common to that generation. These are/were excellent cameras, but they are getting old.

Personally, I prefer the more modern bodies that offer interchangeable backs.

The 150mm f/4 lens is a good lens. The more recent 150mm f/3.5 lens is better.

It looks like the 45mm lens is the older, larger version that requires 77mm filters. The more recent 45mm N lens that requires 67mm filters is a bit better, and definitely more convenient.

It is a good kit, but I would buy something more recent.

 

[trythis]

No, thats a bit high. The M645 original is a tank, but is quite old and will need work soon if not already. THey get sticky, they get film advance problems, and the lenses can be had cheap on ebay. I would rather, and have a saved search for, get a 645 Pro body and the older lenses to save money, but good deals can be had on a PRO with new lenses too.

Here are some much better options, on ending soon, the other sold.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221534423887?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271587627318?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141381542207?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[snay1345]

What about a RZ67? Newer and larger format. I ask because you can find them on ebay with a lens right now for 500.

 

[Paul in Arizona]

That price seems way high. A super camera though.
Here is one I was tempted to buy but decided I had enough cameras at this time.
http://www.natcam.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=mamiya+645

I've bought from them and have had no regrets.

 

[tnabbott]

Bad deal because it is priced too high.