Mamiya U

[Doug T.]

Hi All!

I received the camera I won on e-bay, and here it is



I bought it knowing that it doesn't work, but I don't care, these are hard to find.
The shutter button cover was a red plastic ( I believe ), and is always missing. I might be able to fabricate a replacement.
It also has a case of battery rot. Not bad, but enough that one of the contacts is gone.
I'm going to get the top cover off, and see if I can't replace the contact with one from a donor.
It cost me 3 dollars plus shipping.
All in all, I'm pleased that I found one.

Doug

[photax]

Hi Doug !

This is an interesting model I have never seen before. I read that this one had only been produced for one year. Was probably not a big sales succsess back then, but it`s a great collectors item. I am glad that you found one

MIK

[Doug T.]

Thanks Mik!

It's true that they didn't sell very many.
I've wanted one for a very long time, so I'll be careful with the restoration.
I want to do it right
The photo of it will be replaced as soon as I take another one.

Doug