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Mamiya Press

The Mamiya Press is a Japanese medium format press/rangefinder camera system with interchangeable lenses and interchangeable roll-film backs. It was aimed at working press and commercial photographers who wanted larger-than-35mm negatives in a hand-held body, and sits alongside the later Universal Press in Mamiya's press-camera lineup.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for Mamiya Press bodies have typically fallen in a £94–£220 range, with a median around £140. A £220 result in January 2026 sits at the top of today's band and usually reflects a complete outfit with a lens and back, while body-only or cosmetically tired examples tend to hammer closer to £90–£140. These are saleroom results — wholesale levels rather than dealer retail — so condition, completeness of the lens/back/grip set, and working rangefinder coupling all move the number noticeably.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £220 Special Auction Services
Mar 2025 £138 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £138 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £139 Chiswick Auctions
Feb 2022 £94 Flints Auctions
Sep 2001 £188 Christie's
May 2001 £293 Christie's
Jan 2001 £199 Christie's
May 1998 £184 Christie's

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