Paul Taylor
Well-Known Member
I bought a very nice condition Mamiya C220 w/80mmF2.8 lens of Ebay.
Originally I had ordered a Yashica 635, however despite it being in great condition - it was missing the upper film guide/roller. The seller had offered to send me the part - but I resisted the urge to repair another camera and since it was an odd part to go missing I wondered what caused it to be missing, so it went back to the seller.
I then seen the C220 listed, and upon very close inspection of the pictures - I was pretty sure it had been serviced recently or at least in use recently as the foam on the film door looked quite new. So I bought it, and it arrived last night. Upon inspection I now am 99% this camera was recently completely serviced - the foam is indeed very new, the viewfinder doesn't have any dust, and the shutter sounds new. I loaded a roll of film and went to my usual places (so there will be some scenes you have probably seen before.)
Needless to say I am very happy with the results. The camera works fantastically well and I was surprised with how sharp the lens is (it is the older variant.)
PXL_20250612_161357753 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
PXL_20250612_161327277 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
Henry, my plant.
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2050 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
The usual breakfast spot
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2047 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
Woodgrain
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2044 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
The exact amount of shade
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2043 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
Bridge to one of my fav trees
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2042 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
Flowers
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2041 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
Nice bench, but too warm to sit
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2045 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
Originally I had ordered a Yashica 635, however despite it being in great condition - it was missing the upper film guide/roller. The seller had offered to send me the part - but I resisted the urge to repair another camera and since it was an odd part to go missing I wondered what caused it to be missing, so it went back to the seller.
I then seen the C220 listed, and upon very close inspection of the pictures - I was pretty sure it had been serviced recently or at least in use recently as the foam on the film door looked quite new. So I bought it, and it arrived last night. Upon inspection I now am 99% this camera was recently completely serviced - the foam is indeed very new, the viewfinder doesn't have any dust, and the shutter sounds new. I loaded a roll of film and went to my usual places (so there will be some scenes you have probably seen before.)
Needless to say I am very happy with the results. The camera works fantastically well and I was surprised with how sharp the lens is (it is the older variant.)
PXL_20250612_161357753 by Paul Taylor, on FlickrPXL_20250612_161327277 by Paul Taylor, on FlickrHenry, my plant.
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2050 by Paul Taylor, on FlickrThe usual breakfast spot
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2047 by Paul Taylor, on FlickrWoodgrain
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2044 by Paul Taylor, on FlickrThe exact amount of shade
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2043 by Paul Taylor, on FlickrBridge to one of my fav trees
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2042 by Paul Taylor, on FlickrFlowers
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2041 by Paul Taylor, on FlickrNice bench, but too warm to sit
Mamiya C220 - Ilford HP5 -CS DF96 - D800-2045 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
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