Condition: The body is overall in good condition. Minor marks and scrapes can be seen. Lens is very clean.

Includes: Top down viewfinder, lens, front cap, fresh battery.

The Mamiya M645 1000S is a medium format, manual focus SLR camera that was introduced in the mid-1970s. It is part of the Mamiya M645 series and is known for its solid build quality and versatility. Below are the key technical specifications for the Mamiya M645 1000S:

Key Specifications:

• Camera Type: Medium Format SLR

• Film Format: 120/220 (6x4.5 cm)

• Lens Mount: Mamiya M645 lens mount (bayonet type)

• Viewfinder:

  • Interchangeable viewfinder (standard waist-level or optional prism viewfinders)

  • Split-image and microprism focusing aids

• Shutter Speed:

  • 1/1000 sec to 8 sec

  • Bulb (B) mode

  • Mechanical shutter with electronic control for longer exposures

• Shutter Type:

  • Focal-plane shutter

  • Horizontal travel

• Exposure Modes:

  • Manual exposure control (aperture priority and shutter priority are not available)

  • Light meter (center-weighted)

• Metering:

  • Center-weighted average metering

  • Requires a 1.5V battery (typically PX625 or equivalent)

• ISO Range:

  • 25–1600 (via the light meter)

  • Manual ISO setting on the film speed dial

• Film Transport:

  • Manual film advance

  • Film rewind lever

  • Single-exposure frame counter

• Battery:

  • 1x 1.5V battery (e.g., LR44, or the original PX625)

• Dimensions:

  • 146 x 104 x 106 mm (5.7 x 4.1 x 4.2 inches)

• Weight:

  • Approx. 1,070 grams (2.36 lbs) without lens or battery

• Flash Sync:

  • X-sync at 1/60 sec

• Focusing Screen:

  • Interchangeable focusing screens (standard type is a split-image or microprism screen)

• Film Advance:

  • Manual film advance with a winding lever

• Film Back:

  • Detachable film back (120/220 film format)

• Lens Compatibility:

  • Compatible with Mamiya M645 series lenses (wide range of prime and zoom lenses available)

Notable Features:

• Interchangeable Lenses: The Mamiya M645 1000S accepts a range of Mamiya 645 lenses, from wide-angle to telephoto.

• Manual Focus: The camera has manual focus only, with no autofocus.

• Customizable Viewfinders: You can change out the waist-level finder for an optional prism finder.

• Durable Build: Known for its rugged and robust construction.

• Split-image Focusing: This helps with precise focusing, particularly for manual focusing.

The Mamiya M645 1000S is a favorite among medium format film photographers due to its excellent image quality, relatively affordable prices for a medium format SLR, and ruggedness. It is often used for portraiture, landscape photography, and studio work.