The Mamiya 6 Automat: A Beautiful Folding Camera from a Bygone Era

The Mamiya 6 Automat (1955) was part of the long evolution of the very first camera ever made by Mamiya Optical Works. In this video, we take an in-depth look at what makes this classic medium format folder so special. From its ingenious moving focus plane to its elegant design and remarkable shooting experience, the Mamiya 6 Automat stands as one of the finest cameras of the folding era.

00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - The History of the Mamiya 6
04:38 - Examining the Lens
05:22 - Key Features of the Mamiya 6 Line
08:27 - What Did the Mamiya 6 Cost in 1955?
10:11 - Why Choose a Mamiya 6 Over Other Medium Format Cameras?
13:04 - Hands-On: A Walkaround of the Mamiya 6 Automat
18:19 - The Ingenious Moving Focus Plane
19:38 - Potential Issues to Watch For
21:15 - Testing the Camera Before Shooting
23:30 - How to Load Film in the Mamiya 6
30:25 - Shooting with the Mamiya 6 Automat
31:51 - Problems I Encountered
33:27 - From Negative to Print: Developing & Printing
34:23 - Examining the Three Final Prints
36:46 - The Dry Mounting Process
37:36 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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Here is where I bought the shutter tester:
https://www.ebay.com/usr/vfmoto
Mine is an older model. The guy has been building these for years, and they are the bee's knees. Make sure you get one with the options you need. Note that he is in Romania, so if you are in the US or Canada you might have problems with the standard post. Mine was lost for several weeks before it magically resurfaced. Consider paying for DHL or similar.