Mamiya M645
✎ Edit this pageThe Mamiya M645, launched in 1975, pioneered the professional 645 medium format system and established Mamiya as a leader in modular camera design. This groundbreaking SLR camera produces 15 exposures on 120 film, offering superior image quality compared to 35mm while maintaining relatively compact dimensions. The M645 featured an innovative modular approach with interchangeable film backs, viewfinders, and focusing screens, allowing photographers to switch between different shooting scenarios seamlessly. Its mechanical reliability, precise metering system, and extensive lens lineup made it popular among wedding photographers and portraitists who needed medium format quality with enhanced mobility. The M645 system's success laid the foundation for Mamiya's dominance in professional medium format photography.