Mamiya 7 II Rangefinder Camera
The Mamiya 7 II is a Medium Format film camera — known for its 6x7 cm Film Format and Rangefinder Focusing System. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Mamiya 7 II Rangefinder Camera
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Camera Overview — Mamiya 7 II
Key Features — Mamiya 7 II
6x7 cm Film Format: Captures images on a 56 x 69.5 mm negative area, delivering the large film surface that medium format is valued for in terms of detail and tonal quality.
Rangefinder Focusing System: Optical rangefinder with bright frame lines and parallax correction enables precise manual focus and accurate composition.
Mamiya 7 Lens Mount: Accepts the dedicated Mamiya 7 lens system, which includes a highly regarded range of leaf-shutter optics optimized for the 6x7 format.
Leaf Shutter in Lens: Shutter built into each Mamiya 7 lens allows X-sync flash at all shutter speeds, a significant advantage for flash photography.
Standard ISO Hot Shoe: Compatible with a wide range of third-party and dedicated flash units for versatile on- and off-camera lighting setups.
Die-Cast Aluminum Body: Silumin alloy construction provides a rigid, durable frame while keeping the body at 920 g — compact for a 6x7 medium format camera.
Camera Specifications — Mamiya 7 II
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Film |
| Sensor | Medium Format |
| AF System | Rangefinder (Manual) |
| AF Points | 1 point (rangefinder) |
| Max Photo Resolution | 6x7 cm film format (56 x 69.5 mm image area) |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | Optical Rangefinder with bright frame lines and parallax correction |
| Battery | 6V (4SR44, 4LR44, or 2x CR1/3N lithium battery) |
| Battery Life | Several hundred rolls (for metering and electronic functions only) |
| Weather Sealing | None |
| Dimensions | 160 x 112 x 69 mm (body only) |
Description — Mamiya 7 II
The Mamiya 7 II is a medium format rangefinder film camera centered on the Mamiya 7 lens mount and designed around the 6x7 cm film format, with a recorded image area of 56 x 69.5 mm. The body is built from die-cast aluminum alloy (Silumin) with a plastic outer shell, measuring 160 x 112 x 69 mm and weighing 920 g (body only). Focusing is entirely manual, using a single rangefinder focus point, with an optical rangefinder viewfinder that provides bright frame lines and parallax correction.
Flash connectivity is handled through a standard ISO hot shoe, with X-sync at all speeds made possible by the leaf shutter in the lens. Power comes from a 6V battery (compatible with 4SR44, 4LR44, or 2x CR1/3N lithium cells). The camera has no weather sealing, no image stabilization, and no video capability, making it a focused, no-compromise tool for medium format film photography.
Pros — Mamiya 7 II
- ✓Large 6x7 cm film format (56 x 69.5 mm image area) yields an expansive negative size
- ✓Rangefinder viewfinder includes bright frame lines and parallax correction for accurate framing
- ✓Die-cast aluminum alloy (Silumin) construction keeps the body solid at a relatively manageable 920 g
Cons — Mamiya 7 II
- ✗No weather sealing, making it vulnerable in wet or dusty conditions
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus system of any kind
- ✗No image stabilization (in-body or otherwise)
Reviews — Mamiya 7 II
Videos — Mamiya 7 II
Mamiya 7: The Best Medium Format Camera . . . for some things — Cody Mitchell