Mamiya 6 Folder

[Ariston]

I am in the market for a folder, and the Mamiya 6 can be had for around $100. Is it worth that? How is the lens? Also, I've heard that the fold-out for these cameras can easily be knocked out of adjustment, affecting the focus. Are there certain cameras that are more prone to that sort of thing? I am not savvy enough to fix something like that...

Thanks for the input!

 

[removed account4]

i never had a problem except for the wind knob sheered off, just keep it protected !
short list of "stuff"
make sure the pressure plate ( it gets removed when you put film in the camera ) is included (sometimes they get separated form the camera) ...
make sure the RF isn't off ( sometimes home repair people home dis-repair by mistake);
film advance has a counter ... sometimes home dis-repair messes thems up too, but that's no biggie, there is a ruby window

great camera, had one and loved it

 

[Rick A]

Had one several years back, was my favorite folder. I'd still have it if it hadn't been stolen. The Zuiko optics are (on mine anyway) superb. They are a little fiddly to load at first, but IMO, are better than the Nettars when it comes to use.

 

[jtk]

http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Mamiya_Six_I

 

[removed account4]

http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Mamiya_Six_I

yup, but that is the first one ! they made like 13 versions of this camera
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamiya_Six (;

 

[Jojje]

I may add Mamiya 6 viewfinder is better than in many other folders.