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 The video explaining all of the Mamiya 6 models:    • All 16 models of Mamiya Six (6) medium for...   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.