Mamiya Super 23 Digital, The Only Digital Medium format RF Camera (DIY Adapter)

Looking around I can't find anything else that resembles this project! I've seen some interesting printed cameras, film camera bodies, all sorts of things. However I haven't seen this project before. I think it's a good one.

In this video I go over my process of making a Medium Format Digital Rangefinder. The base camera is a Mamiya Super 23, the digital back I'm using is a Mamiya/Phase one mount Aptus 22.

The project is very DIY-ee. Involved 3D printing, a bit of metal forming, a lot of hope.

The end result though, its a fully functional Medium Format Digital Rangefinder, focus patch is aligned, photos can be taken! It's just a tad big.

I reference my video on my buying experience on MPB the link is below. Originally I had wanted a have a more modern Digital Back on here to assist with some quality of life stuff such as RF calibration.

   • I Tried to Buy a Camera at MPB, It did not...  

At any rate this specific video is NOT a guide, and I take no responsibility for any damage to anyone's equipment if there is any attempt to replicate the project.

I invite people though to ask away if interested in doing something similar! I'll help out where I can!

Chapters

0:00 - Intro
1:58 - What is the Mamiya Super 23 Digital?!
8:34 - How is it possible (1 - Mamiya M-Mount Back)
11:15 - How is it possible (2 - Digital Back Offset)
12:11 - How is it possible (3 - Collapsing Lens)
13:53 - How is it possible (4 - Designing The Digital Back Mount)
17:36 - How is it possible (5 - Frame lines and X-sync)
19:30 - How is it possible (6 - Rangefinder Calibration)
22:39 - Photo Gallery (FINALLY)
23:49 - Conclusion

This video was shot with the Sony A7 III with the 28mm F2 using the Deity D4 mini Mic and a small array of lights!