I am getting back into film and am also looking for a Mamiya 645 Pro-TL. As stated previously I do not seem to be able to find any history for the camera's serial number runs.
A survey of
ebay indicates serial numbers consisting of two alphabetic and 4 numeric series serial numbers. The alphabetic portions start with A, B ,C, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, and T.
Would it be reasonable that T is newer than A, all else being equal? Although the A and B look pretty minty. I know it's picky, just wondering.
I also don't like using
ebay, but this camera body seems to be few and far between here in the Pacific NW. Would one be able to say anything about ebay Japan?
I'm really itching to pull the trigger, I see photos everywhere!
Thanks,
Chris