About a year ago I picked up a C330 from an online estate sale, came with a bunch of cool expired film I'd never seen. I put one roll through it for it to turn out alright, but after putting in a second roll it somehow cut the film in half and stopped exposing the film correctly. It's a nice camera though and I really wanna get it repaired so I can properly use it again. The few photos I got were really awesome for it being such an old camera

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

Yeah and the whole process of shooting with these TLRs is so nice… Hope you get it fixed soon!

To avoid double double exposures you can put the lenscap back on and set the shutter to 1/500 and smallest aperture. So you're shooting blanks over the first image.

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, that’s a great tip! 🙂

@Martin_Siegel

4 ай бұрын

@@elsvanopstalUs boomers are thrifty, we know all the tricks👴💰

@c0ldc0ne

3 ай бұрын

@@Martin_Siegel Including how to shoot blanks. 😉

@Martin_Siegel

3 ай бұрын

@@c0ldc0ne Only when needed 😇🤫

@jamespowers8826

3 ай бұрын

Or, you can get the camera fixed. If you can't afford that, then retire the poor thing.

I have a C330 and a previous owner just glued the multiple exposure… thing? In place. I do enjoy it, but I find myself wanting an SLR style medium format so that I don’t have to worry about parallax. 😸

@elsvanopstal

2 ай бұрын

Omg 😳 😅. I don’t mind the parallax that much but yes sometimes it’s easier to shoot with a slr!

@andykphoto

2 ай бұрын

@@elsvanopstal indeed. It’s the whole reason my xpro1 OVF gets almost no use… yet I still bought a canonet, and 2 point and shoots recently. I might have a problem. 😅

Hey Els, it's frustrating but don't be upset with the C33, specially if it's been serving you well for such a long time :-) My C33 (paired with the 105mm) is also getting jammed if I load the film and turn the 5-6 lever rounds quickly before stopping a little bit earlier (and then go slowly), so I have to remind myself to be careful. I also use a Rolleicord that refuses to move to the next frame from time to time (I found a workaround and it's fine), and my Leica M2 just came from repairs as it had light leaks in the cloth shutter (an expensive repair). I could go on and on. So get your C33 repaired and enjoy your other cameras meanwhile! I've been following your publications since more than a decade, happy to see that you keep sharing your photographic adventures

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Wow how cool that you've been following my photography for so long already! Thank you for the tips, I guess it's only natural that these old cameras are not always working perfectly anymore and yes I really want to get it repaired. Meanwhile I do have some other options to shoot with but I'm just such a lover of the square format... :)

Well, I love TLRs. I have around 20 of them from maybe 7 or 8 different brands. But I still don't have a Mamiya. To me they are simply to large and heavy compared to the other ones. My favorite is the Voigtländer Brillant S with the Heliar lens and the Compur-Rapid shutter. These cameras are some 30 years older than the Mamiyas, and probably the lightest and smallest quality 6X6 TLRs available. The Voigtländer is actually my main street photography camera for candid photos. I think I will buy myself a Mamiya TLR anyways earlier or later, just to add it to my collection. I doubt that it will become a regular when shooting because of its size and weight, but than I not do suspect that it's not "my" type of camera any longer, but know it. Maybe I will be converted after using it, who knows ... When I want use wide or tele lenses or need to do close ups on 6x6 (e.g. portraits, or macros), I use a SLR. Much easier to use (e.g. no parallax), and again lighter and smaller.

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Oh I am jealous of your collection! But I couldn't go without my C33, it's a beast but it's totally worth it. Maybe just not take it hiking or something. ;) Maybe one day I'll be able to try out the Voigtlander Brilliant S :).

@Jack_Warner

2 ай бұрын

I agree, the Mamiya's are big, but the Sekor lenses are as good as any Zeiss lens. I've owned the C330 for about 10 years.

Jamming or sticking of the wind-on lever has been a problem of my Yashica-Mat TLR. The problem is a little lever on the wind-on mechanism sticks and doesn't allow the re-set lever to fall back into place. The cure is to remove the wind-on lever and side plate and clean and judiciously re-lube with thin oil. Job for the Repair Shop! The C33 is probably similar. The film has been wound on, the shutter cocked, but the double exposure lock hasn't released, so you can't wind on or fire the shutter.. (You had problems with the DE lock as well as I understand). I enjoy you videos!

@elsvanopstal

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! And yes it turned out to be a similar problem with the C33. :)

@JustJas-ei2hy

2 ай бұрын

@@elsvanopstal Yes, I saw your follow-up video, with the repair, later on in the evening. Thanks for responding.

really enjoyable video (despite the main star mis-behaving 😉) . That said that Mamiya is a beautiful camera - hope you get it behaving again soon !

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀 And I hope so too 🤞🏻

A very nice video! Your lens is an older version with the silver ring around the taking lens. They are sometimes problematic and almost impossible to repair once they break. I suggest you look for the newer version 80mm f/2.8 with the black ring. If possible, with the blue dot on the lens shutter cocking lever. They are the best quality, both in filming and reliability. The good thing about the Mamiya TLR's is that lens changing is quite easy.

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Oh I did not know there were different versions of this lens. That reminds me to try that other lens I have lying around for it sometimes (never used it actually, it's a longer focal length but I just love the 80mm so never bothered to change it out). :)

@randallstewart1224

2 ай бұрын

That may all be true, but it surely has nothing to do with the mechanical failures exhibited here, right?

Els, My C3 always worked fine, but I was told that the film advance gears were nylon, and sometimes they wear out through rough usage. If the C33 also cocks the shutter as it advances the film, those gears may also be worn out. You can use the lens cap to block light and avoid double exposures, but you might also use the the knob that allows you to change lenses. That knob put a "dark slide" behind the lens to block light while releasing the "lock" that hold the lens in place. As far as your focussing problem, a focussing test would help verify the problem. Create a test pattern (some lines of varying thickness on paper), paste the pattern to a board, make sure the test pattern and camera are perfectly vertical, and shoot some film (using your built-in magnifier to focus) at varying distances. This is called a "bench test," and your film should match focus. If not, then your ground glass may no longer be in its proper place, your mirror may not be in its proper place, your lens may not be sitting properly flat on the camera body, or your lens may have a loose element. None of these conditions are likely, however. If the C33 also takes 220 film make sure that it is set up for 120 film (if you're shooting 120 film). This is important because 120 and 220 film are different thicknesses and require different pressure to keep them flat. Also make sure that the camera back is not wobbly because this affects the proper function of the pressure plate. If you decide to buy more lenses, I suggest you look for "blue dot" Mamiya TLR lenses. They are sharper than the older TLR lenses. Hope this helps.

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Wow, so much insight! Thank you very much, I will try/ check all this 😀

@landesnorm

4 ай бұрын

Els, A few other things on the focussing problem...the "bench test" I described is very rudimentary, and you might contact a camera repair for their bench test which should be more conclusive. But before you do that, look at the "taking" lens itself. See if it has any "haze" starting, check for fungus growing inside the lens, and look for excessive dust or small particles inside the lens. These all can affect focus. If you have haze, fungus, or excessive particles, they might be cleaned out by a repair person or possibly yourself, but often stopping down the lens may improve the problem enough to be acceptable. Also take a look at the shutter blades and iris blades. They should be clean and free of oil. If not, talk to a repair service and get their opinion about its affect on focussing.

Very Nice and big machine . Congratulations.

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 😃

Bonjour, très bel appareil que le C33! J'en ai restauré un de A à Z cet hiver, y compris ses cinq objectifs. Beaucoup de boulot mais le résultat en valait la peine. Je pense que votre problème ne doit pas être trop grave, car la mécanique de ces appareils est très robuste et largement dimensionnée. Parfois si l'appareil n'a pas été révisé à fond, les mécanismes peuvent être gommés par de la graisse séchée et les ressorts ne plus jouer leur rôle. Ceci dit sur un appareil qui aurait beaucoup servi, des usures et des jeux peuvent apparaitre et perturber le fonctionnement. Côté obturateurs, ce sont des Seikosha S, classiques, mais qui demandent un démontage complet car on peut avoir quelques surprises. Très content en tout cas de vous voir avec cet appareil réputé peu féminin, mais qui était après tout celui de Diane Arbus!!

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Je ne savais pas que Diane Arbus utilisait le C33, cool! Et merci pour les infos, j’espère que l’on pourra résoudre les problèmes 🤞🏻.

best knee sequence ever ;p

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks! 😝

I’ve been using my C33 since 1983 without issues, but it was not heavily used when I bought it and I may just be lucky.

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that! I have used mine a lot and it was used a lot by the owners before me I think as well. 😅 I think it just needs some touch ups (I hope).

@chuckmathis958

4 ай бұрын

@@elsvanopstal even rock solid cameras like the Nikon F need some attention from time to time. The C33 is worth getting attention from a repair person from time to time.

Well overall it looks like you got a few great shots and Hello Gregory as you did great with your modeling just make sure you had a good contract signed and don't forget the labor charge there with the taps on the camera to free it up. LOL But beautiful Els did get a few great shots I know you both will cherish. Thanks for the walk along as hopefully maybe the camera needs a little sevicing as maybe its just a dust build up as I had a crime scene photographer I worked with once tell me this was his biggest issue when shooting crime scene photos as with all the different environments he shot this seem to be a issue that he ran into and kind of went old school and had a towel he surround the camera with as he was shooting which seem to be his answer. He said it was it keep the camera at a perfect temperature where without micro drops and dust created issues for him with his film cameras. He was thrilled to get a DLSR but said it seem to him the film was what always give him the best detailed shots. He's not around anymore otherwise I would see what camera it was he used as it been a long time ago but I think maybe he used such a camera as yours. Hope overall Gregory and you had a great day together despite the camera issue that made you plans not go as planned. Looking forward to next walk along be safe you guys.

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! And haha, sssh about that modeling contract. 😝 Oh what an interesting story about the crime scene shooter. I’m not too precious with my cameras so maybe dust/ dirt is the problem but I don’t exactly take it to crime scenes though 😁. Take care!

@cous261

4 ай бұрын

@@elsvanopstal hopefully you never will either unless you turn your skills towards that profession. I thought about it but with all I have seen I wish I could have unseen I'm glad I didn't as repeatedly going to court and having to discuss them I just felt it was not a good choice for me though I was one they often used to deliever the news to someone losing a love one which was always a heavey hreatfelt task but I guest it worked for me as I would always sometimes hear later for being so comforting in delivering the sad news and staying with them who needed that comfort during this time and some I would even check on later though it was few as we had to learn that we needed to distance ourselves for our good as well as them. So how do I reach out to Gregory again about that contract...LOL 😂 😂 Nah, I would never do that to you nor him as that contract I'm sure is more a special one anyway that's more close to the heart and special shoots and moments shared in cherished memories which we both know how special those times are for life is short than many truly understand and know. Be safe Sweet and Beautiful Els as looking forward to your new walks to come as spring is begining to fill the air and as I have enjoyed those times you have shared I look forward to the many more to come as your Light shines and of the beauty which you share and see around you.

It happens when you change the lens. While off you need to cock the lens, then install the lens. Try it out.

@elsvanopstal

2 ай бұрын

Oh could it be that simple? :D I will try next time, thanks!

Rolleiflex. You won't regret it.

@elsvanopstal

2 ай бұрын

Oh one day!

Nice video (except for the knee sound...) The main problem of the C33 is the weight. Therefore, I settled on the C220, which is much lighter. It lacks some of the creature comforts of the more advanced models, but in the end the weight convinced me. I never had much problem with my camera, but the lenses gave me endless trouble with unreliable firing.

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks! Never had the chance to try out the C220, I sort of inherited the C33. It does weigh a lot but it doesn’t bother me too much. As long as I’m not going hiking with it or so 😅.

Nice! Did Huxley have a connection to that place? I liked the triple exp. image with your friend in the centre. Hope you'll get the Mamiya working again. Maybe all that's needed is a few drops of oil here and there. Thx for sharing. (Now I'll have some fun guessing where in the world those scenes are - as I'm a geoguesser buff 😂)

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! And I would like to hear your guess before I tell you. 😄

@northof-62

4 ай бұрын

​@@elsvanopstal La Roche-sur-Yon

I used that camera and the ones like It when I was IN THE MILITARY in the 70's. For the heavy use we put it through, we Never had that problem,. All I could think of is that a gear might be stripped inside the camera. It might need repair.

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

Yeah these guys are built like tanks. 🙂I will have someone take a look at it soon.

I just bought this camera

@elsvanopstal

2 ай бұрын

It's an amazing camera!

@jrmorganpetro

2 ай бұрын

I bought it at an auction in Germany, wired the money today, has three lenses and lots of extras. Are you on Instagram?

Maybe time to look for a used C330 or C220?

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Oh I would much prefer to have this one fixed :)

@michaelbruchas6663

4 ай бұрын

@@elsvanopstal In this digital age - it is hard to find camera techs or as we used to call them - “camera mechanics”. Repair guys/gals now are digital-schooled. Parts for your camera would have to come other camera “carcasses”. There used to be a publication in the US called Shutterbug. It listed labs and camera repair outfits. Sadly it is gone now. It went from a newsprint magazine to a slick photo showcase. I miss it!. I shot with a newer C33 in the late 1960’s. Multiple users so it was not well-loved. I bought my first Yashica then - still have it!

Get that camera serviced! Include the lenses. It's old! Personally I used them Professionally! Better than that Swedish Brownie! Read instruction booklet!

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

I will! 🙂

Let's see here. 60 year old camera. Knows it has recently failed mechanically, but did not have it serviced. Posts this video showing that it still doesn't work properly, with intermittent mechanical failures continuing. Wastes another roll of film and some good potential subjects. So, why was this video made? Testing the power of prayer? Demonstrating too cheap to keep the equipment properly serviced? Thinks that hubby can slap it into submission? What a waste of time.

@elsvanopstal

2 ай бұрын

In a previous video the camera got stuck one time, that was it and it was at the beginning of a roll, so I did not think too much of it. Went out shooting photos and made behind the scenes video but during that got some trouble. Decided, instead of throwing away the footage, to share the experience (The intro was filmed after the on location shoot). And I then I made a follow up video sharing if we were able to fix said issues. But nobody is forcing you to watch 🙂

Please work on your audio and ditch the music please

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

I’m still learning 🤷🏻‍♀️ What exactly bothered you about the audio?