Camera · TLR
Mamiya C330 Professional
1969-1994
Discontinued120IntermediateAdvanced
Portrait photography
- Format
- 120
- Mount
- MAMIYA C
- Metering
- None
- Shutter
- 1/500
- Battery
- None
Mechanical
Max speed
Best for
- Portrait photography
- Close-up and macro work
- Studio photography
- Interchangeable-lens TLR versatility
Features
- Interchangeable lens pairs (55mm to 250mm)
- 6x6 format on 120 or 220
- Bellows focusing with parallax indicator
- Shutter cocks automatically during winding
- Interchangeable focusing screens
- Interchangeable finders
Limitations
- No built-in meter
- Heavy for a TLR
- Bellows can develop pinholes
- Lens pairs are bulky to carry
- System weight adds up quickly
Common issues to check
- Bellows pinholes and deterioration
- Shutter issues in lens pairs
- Film advance mechanism wear
- Light seal degradation
- Interlock mechanism problems
Buying guide
The C330 (1969) added interchangeable focusing screens and automatic shutter cocking. The C330f (1972) added a focus lock and the C330S (1983) is lighter with more plastic parts. Check bellows with a torch and test all lens shutters.
Pricing
- Typical range
- £300 - £600
- Excellent condition
- ~£800
Indicative, no dated source.
Prices as of 2026-04. UK market, may vary.
Specifications
| Format | 120 |
| Years produced | 1969-1994 |
| Mount | MAMIYA C |
| Shutter type | Leaf |
| Shutter speeds | 1s - 1/500 |
| Flash sync | all speeds |
| Metering | None |
| Battery required | No |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | N/A |