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Mamiya C330S Professional
The final evolution — pinnacle of the C-series.
1983–1994
6x6 on 120/220 film
Made in Tokyo, Japan
Specifications
| Taking Lens | Interchangeable (55mm-250mm available) |
| Viewing Lens | Matched to taking lens |
| Lens Elements | Varies by lens |
| Shutter | Seiko leaf shutter (in lens) |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | None (finder options) |
| Filter Mount | Bay or filter thread (varies) |
| Focusing | Bellows with parallax compensation |
| Weight | 1650g (body with 80mm lens) |
- Final C330 iteration
- Slightly lighter than C330f
- All features of C330f
- Produced until 1994
History
The C330S was the last camera in Mamiya's legendary TLR line, produced until 1994. It incorporated all lessons learned from decades of professional feedback, representing the ultimate expression of the interchangeable-lens TLR concept.
Cultural Significance
Produced until 1994, outlasting nearly all other TLR production.
Innovations
- Final refinement of C-series
Collector Notes
Last and most refined C330. The ultimate Mamiya TLR. Discontinued 1994.
Buying Tips
The C330S ("Super") is the final and most refined Mamiya C-series body. Here is what to check.
- Bellows: Even on the newest C-series bodies, bellows deterioration is the primary concern. Use a flashlight inside the bellows in a dark room and inspect every fold. The C330S bellows tend to be in better shape than older models simply due to age, but always verify.
- Same checks as C330f: Test the safety interlock (prevents double exposures), the focus lock lever, and the film door seal. All the same mechanical points apply as on the C330f.
- Most reliable of the series: The C330S benefits from decades of refinement. Mechanical tolerances are tighter and build quality is the best in the C-series. If buying into the Mamiya system for actual use, this is the most trouble-free body to start with.
- Higher demand and prices: As the last and best C-series body, the C330S commands the highest prices. Be cautious of sellers pricing average-condition units at excellent-condition prices. Check completed eBay listings for realistic market values.
- Lens system: All C-series lenses from 55mm to 250mm are compatible. A body without a lens is not usable. The 80mm f/2.8 is the standard starting lens and the most commonly available.
- New to Mamiya TLRs: If you are buying your first Mamiya C-series camera and want to shoot rather than collect, the C330S is the best starting point. Newer production means better condition on average, and the refined mechanics make it the most pleasant to use.
See our complete TLR buying guide for a full inspection checklist.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|
| Poor | $200 – $320 |
| Average | $350 – $480 |
| Good | $480 – $650 |
| Excellent | $650 – $900 |
| Mint | $900 – $1300 |
Source: eBay 2024
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