Mamiya 645 pro / super accessories compatibility

[pecama]

Hi boys and girls...

I've been searching for a Mamiya 645 SUPER body and back for a bit now, and maybe I could get my hands on a 645 PRO, but not sure if the power motor grip, AE prism, waist level finder and remote control are all interchangeable between these two models? Does anyone have any clue? I already have all these accessories for the SUPER at home, so looking for the right camera. The super is more than enough for me, but if I can get my hands on a PRO model, why not right?

Thanks!

M

 

[mweintraub]

Yes, I'm 99.9% sure most, if not all, accessories will work between the Pro and Super.

 

[MattKing]

Hi boys and girls...

I've been searching for a Mamiya 645 SUPER body and back for a bit now, and maybe I could get my hands on a 645 PRO, but not sure if the power motor grip, AE prism, waist level finder and remote control are all interchangeable between these two models? Does anyone have any clue? I already have all these accessories for the SUPER at home, so looking for the right camera. The super is more than enough for me, but if I can get my hands on a PRO model, why not right?

Thanks!

M

The advantage of a PRO over a Super is that the gearing on the Super was much less robust, and apparently suffered durability problems - particularly when a motor winder was used.
For a while, I owned both. There were a small number of incompatibilities - particularly with the connectors used with the left-hand trigger grips with hot shoe incorporated.
I would be concerned about the remote control, because there is a difference in the physical layout of that side of the camera.
I use the AE finder designed for the Super on my PRO without issue. I'm not sure if the newer finders are totally back-compatible.
I have the same concern about the motor winders. The one I have was designed for the Super, and works fine on my PRO.