Versatile Mamiya press camera accepting multiple formats from 645 to 6x9 and Polaroid, unique multi-format flexibility.
The Mamiya Universal Press is a versatile press camera system from 1969 that accepts multiple film formats from 6x4.5cm through 6x9cm and even Polaroid backs, using interchangeable Mamiya Sekor lenses. The press camera design provides rangefinder focusing with the versatility of multiple film formats.
The interchangeable lens system uses Mamiya Sekor lenses with built-in leaf shutters, and the multiple back options allow photographers to switch between 120 roll film, sheet film, and instant film formats. The rangefinder provides precise manual focusing, and the press camera handling is quick and intuitive.
Build quality is robust professional standard with metal construction designed for the demands of press and commercial photography. The versatile back system makes this one of the most format-flexible medium format cameras ever produced, capable of serving multiple photographic roles.
The Mamiya Universal Press offers unique versatility on the used market as a multi-format medium format camera. The ability to use different film backs — including Polaroid — for proofing and creative work provides flexibility that no other camera system can match at this price.