After five years, nearly 2,000 frames, 12 states, and countless miles on foot, I’m finally sharing my long-term thoughts on the legendary Mamiya 7. In this video, I take you deep into what it’s like to shoot this iconic medium format rangefinder camera—the good, the bad, and the beautiful. Whether you're curious about medium format film cameras, looking for a real-world Mamiya 7 review, or just dreaming of that perfect 6x7 negative, this one’s for you.
We’ll cover everything from image quality, lens performance, and traveling with the Mamiya 7, to the quirks, limitations, and why this might just be the best film camera for photography enthusiasts and serious shooters alike. If you're new to shooting film, a seasoned analog photography fan, or just trying to figure out if the Mamiya 7 is really worth the hype, I’ve got you covered.
Shot across Texas and backed by five years of experience, this video is both a love letter and a real talk breakdown of my ride or die film camera.
📰 Check out USED PHOTO PRO
https://usedphotopro.com
📱IG: @calebknueven
☕️ Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/badflashes
📧 Email : Badflashes@gmail.com
📧 Business Inquiries : badflashes@grail-talent.com
🖼️ Prints:
https://calebknueven.darkroom.tech
📷 Clever Supply Strap:
https://cleversupply.co?ref=MKAZ3 - code badflashes for 10% off
https://clever-supply-llc.kckb.me/c240fc7e - Sidekick Pro
🎶 Music:
https://www.trackclub.com/referral-landing/?via=bad-flashes
🎒Bag: Brevite:
Jumper https://www.brevite.co/?rfsn=6938463.0b31bb
📹 Cameras:
Mamiya 7 ~ 50mm F4.5 & 80mm F4
🎞️ Film:
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Gold 200
Kodak Tri-X
Foma Ortho 400
Lomo 800
📙Chapters:
00:00 | 5 Years with the Mamiya 7
01:31 | How I found my love
04:52 | Mamiya History
08:04 | Why is it my Ride or Die
14:42 | Used Photo Pro - Sponsor
15:34 | continuing to ride or die
18:01 | Getting Pooped on
18:50 | The REEL TALK
24:11 | The Mamiya Legacy - Is it worth it?
#Mamiya7 #FilmPhotography #ShootFilmNotMegapixels #MediumFormat #AnalogPhotography #FilmCameraReview #6x7Film #RangefinderCamera #MamiyaLove #CameraGear