I was gifted a Mamyia C33 TLR camera by my sister Audra back in 2016. It was in great shape, and I had no idea how to use it at all. It was my first exposure to medium format film and my first fully manual camera.
Thankfully, we live in modern times, and I was able to locate a manual and a few YouTube videos online. Thanks to eBay, I was able to snag a light meter for a few bucks as well (not so easy to do these days) and ran a few rolls through it.
I enjoy using the C33, but due to its size, weight, and being fully manual, it’s most often found on the display shelf. I do get it out every once in a while, however, and am almost always pleased with the results.
