what's with the flood of Mamiya 7's

[jan normandale]

I am not sure what is happening but currently there are 6 Mamiya 7's for sale here on the RFF classified board!

These are exceptional cameras. Anyone have any ideas?

[Keith]

You mean you've not heard about the new Bronica? ... just joshin'.

There do seem to be a lot going through though lately!

The other thing I've noticed quite a few of is 75mm and 90mm Voigtlander lenses. I'll probably be adding my 90mm Apo Lanthar to the list soon ... I can't remember the last time I used that focal length on any rangefinder!

[TJV]

There are more M7 lenses for sale lately too... Digital is starting to mature, that's my guess. Although I must admit to being very smitten with a 5x4 Horseman Field camera today. There's nothing like looking at that ground glass under a hood! Of course, that has nothing to do with film and digital...

[lic4]

I just sold mine to Erik (his friend) in favor of my 120 SLR (Pentax 645nii). I might go digital someday soon, but I still like the tonality of 120 film. I didn't think the 6x7 to 6x4.5 was that bad of an image loss, and my Pentax is very robust, whereas I feel the need to baby the Mamiya. Automatic functions and zoom capability is a plus--
I'm sticking with 35mm for the rangefinder shooting mode, though.

[JayC]

Mine is still for sale, I wanted to simplify my "life" so I am sticking to a fixed-lens RF 120 camera (Fuji gw670iii).

[jan normandale]

Erik, I've had a 6 for a long time and I like this MF series from Mamiya. I was just puzzled to see so many on the list at the same time

Keith, if they're the new Bronica, I'm not sure if I should 'hold or fold'!

TJV, the Horseman is a fine camera, I'm in the economy leagues with a Crown Graphic.

Lic4, from what I've seen that 6x7 Pentax is definitely 'robust'

Jay C, the Fuji 6x7 is a good choice. I've a BL G690 and it's reliable

[imajypsee]

If there's already an ad for a camera/lens/etc up on the classifieds, then there might be a market for another. Kinda like Burger King building across the street from Mickey D.

[Terao]

Yep. Personally I'm surprised that there aren't many 35mm of various flavours being sold to fund the new Nokton. Only reason I sold my 7 was because I didn't like the format - can only scan two frames at a time on a Coolscan and that's a pain compared to the 4 you can with 6x4.5. Getting 16 shots makes medium format very usable as well, was always burning film too quickly in 6x7.

[Gabriel M.A.]

I am not sure what is happening but currently there are 6 Mamiya 7's for sale here on the RFF classified board!

The beginning of the end for Mamiya. ;)

But seriously, I don't know. I wish they'd wait until I have the money! I want one of those. Seriously.

[jan normandale]

I'm continuously thinking about a second body, mine's pretty beat up... a Mamiya body that is...

[Bob Michaels]

My Mamiya 7 is definitely NOT for sale.

[david b]

Maybe folks are getting ready for the upcoming Fuji GF670 ?

[Riemann]

I'm continuously thinking about a second body, mine's pretty beat up... a Mamiya body that is...

I have one for sale, its a nice 7 body, no stratches. But I want 600+ shipping, as I have paid Danish customs of 25% on it (arrgggh).

[thorirv]

why can't one of it flow my way....

say, with one of those 65's ,-)