What camera is Eggleston using here?

Shawn Rahman

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• Jun 18, 2009

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Can anyone identify the camera William Eggleston is using in the opening seconds of this segment?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R8wQ7YFSxs

I am looking for a relatively inexpensive but hand-holdable MF. It looks like some kind of old rangefinder.

Thanks!

 

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• Jun 18, 2009

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A Mamiya Press, Mamiya Super 23 or Mamiya Universal?

Here is some info on the Super 23:

http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/classic_historical/0504sb_classic/

My best guess.

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• Jun 18, 2009

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It's a Mamiya 2x3 rangefinder camera. It used interchangeable lenses, roll film backs and sheet film holders and is no longer in production.

 

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Mamiya Universal was what he used.