Mamiya C330 etc.

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My Dad sadly passed away a few weeks ago and back in the day he did wedding photography etc, I now have a few of his film cameras such as a Canon AE1, Canon T90 etc. but the one that interests me the most is the Mamiya C330. I have no idea how to use it but would like to give it a go.

My question is can you still get film developed for this and where?

Any tips on getting started with Film also appreciated.


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Yes. Film is still made for it, and the C330 is an exceptionally capable camera.

You need to purchase 120 roll film (example at Analogue Wonderland https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/collections/120-film) and probably look up a YouTube video on how to load the film. You'll only get 12 images per roll so take care!

Once you've taken your photos, you can get it developed and scanned at various places. Filmdev (https://filmdev.co.uk/) will develop your colour film and send you a WeTransfer link to the scans all for a very reasonable price. You'll get your negatives back a couple of days later. Black and White is a bit more expensive to get developed but many companies still do it at wildly varying prices. Some offer a scan service like Filmdev, some you'll need to pay extra for

The AE-1 and T90 are also excellent cameras and for them you'd need "normal" 35mm film. The develop/scan process is the same.

There's a ton of resources in this forum, and many very knowledgeable and helpful people. So any specific issues - just sing out.
 
Hi Jase, sorry to hear of your loss, your dad has left you with some fabulous cameras.

You certainly can still get medium format film, still quite a lot to choose from b&w, colour negative and slide film. There's plenty of labs still operating, a lot of us use Ag Photolab, Peak Imaging and FilmDev.

Hope you enjoy your film journey and if you have any more questions I'm sure somebody here will be able to help you out.
 
Sorry to hear about your dad Jase.

Great camera and kit.

I had the C330 and 3 lenses and shouldn't have sold it all.

Enjoy it and remember your dad mate.

All the best,

Terry.
 
Sorry to hear of your loss.

c330 is an amazing camera, and you’ll need to get the hang of using the waist level finder. It is also completely manual, I see also a Metz Hammerhead flash, you therefore have a great combination.

You should, I hope, you have a light meter...

Film, while not cheap, is widely available and I recommend Peak Imaging for developing
 
Thank you all for the replies.

I'm glad I'll be able to get some use out of it. I've just had a look on youtube and there's a few tutorials on there so I'll give it a go. From someone who always likes to have the latest tech on cameras this is probably going to make me appreciate it more. Also appreciate how much harder it must have been to do weddings etc when you basically had one change to get it right!

welshwizard645 said:
You should, I hope, you have a light meter...
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Ahh yes there is a lot of kit in other boxes and bags including light meters etc.
 
You could also consider doing your own black and white developing if you get into film photography. It's really very easy - I did it routinely when I was a kid - inexpensive, and gives you a lot of freedom to experiment.

All the best, and enjoy using your Dad's gear. :)
 
I don't have any of my Dad's cameras but I wear his watch as a daily wearer and remember him with love every morning when I put it on. I hope you get the same warm feeling every time you use his camera(s).
 
Hi Jase, condolences for your loss.

I have a C330 and 4 lenses (55, 80, 135 and 180mm) and if I could only have one system it would be this, the lenses are all super sharp and the camera is built to last.
I see you have a paramender, the bracket that moves up and down, that's for close up work and makes life a lot easier.
I have found that if I'm out and about it pays to invest in a handle / grip that screws into the tripod screw as it's a heavy bit of kit and also a cable release.
 
MartynK said:
You could also consider doing your own black and white developing if you get into film photography. It's really very easy - I did it routinely when I was a kid - inexpensive, and gives you a lot of freedom to experiment.

All the best, and enjoy using your Dad's gear. :)
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Thanks, I'm pretty sure I'll find the kit for that too in the boxes from the old dark room.

Andysnap said:
Here's a couple of examples, if you need anymore help let me know.

Velvia 100 and the 80mm lens
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View: https://flic.kr/p/hzJ1NQ


Fuji Acros 100 with the 80mm lens
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View: https://flic.kr/p/TvtGbg
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Very nice :)
 
Sorry for loss...your father was a top man in choosing cameras esp the T90 and C330. Check the T90 still works as a common fault with them (if not used for a long time) the shutter gums up (e,g. magnets) and doesn't work, there of some ways to get it to work like banging it on the carpet while pressing the shutter button anyway I love mine and is a great camera.
 
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excalibur2 said:
Sorry for loss...your father was a top man in choosing cameras esp the T90 and C330. Check the T90 still works as a common fault with them (if not used for a long time) the shutter gums up (e,g. magnets) and doesn't work, there of some ways to get it to work like banging it on the carpet while pressing the shutter button anyway I love mine and is a great camera.
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Stroking the electromagnet on a T90 with screwdriver that has a strong permanent magnet clinging to it fixes it as well.
 
I used a C330 for press work in the middle of the 1980s. It's a smashing piece of kit and a very good choice if you're determined to use film. Some shots I made with it back then...

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Sherman tank and crew at Barnstaple.jpg

Lundy Helicopter story and picture.jpg
 
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Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. It looks like you may already have some film in the case next to the camera. If so, don't throw it out if it's out of date, you may still be able to use it but might have to give it a bit more exposure and be prepared for some slight changes in the colour rendition (if it's colour film). So perhaps put that film in your fridge to prevent further deterioration and save it for non-important stuff once you've had some practice with some brand new, fresh film and you are getting consistent results.

I wouldn't recommend using long out of date film for practicing with (other than practicing loading, winding on, and unloading the camera - which is a bit of a waste of film really), as you won't know if it was a mistake you've made or a fault with the film. So keep any old, expired film for once you've got into the swing of film photography, then perhaps give it a try. Hope this is useful, best of luck and don't forget to share your results with us and feel free to ask any questions you may have about film photography.
 
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