- CamerasThe Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) is a unique format of camera, the user looks down into a screen in the top of the camera that shows the shot using the top lens. When they take a picture the camera uses the bottom lens to expose the film. There is a certain aesthetic to a photograph taken using one, probably because it feels natural to hold the camera at your waist and look down into it giving a perspective from a lower height.
Mamiya C330 Professional f
Circa 1970s
After learning that a TLR existed with interchangeable lenses I just had to get my hand on it. When I got it I was so happy that I could use it with all these different lenses that it took me six months to realise that it had a function that allowed those lens to be changed mid roll!
Rolleiflex 3.5
Circa 1950s
This little guy is my all time favourite camera! It came from a small shop in Ginza Japan and was in all reality sold the moment I put my hands on it. Its nice and light, its compact and its reliable.
Rolleiflex 2.8E
Circa 1960s
Also from Japan this highly advanced Rolleiflex with built in meter (no battery required) has a faster lens and arguably better optics but still takes second place compared to my 3.5 for it's added weight and size and the Mamiya C330 with its flexibility.
Lubitel 2
Circa 1955-1980
The Lubitel 2 was my first TLR, it came from an online seller in eastern Europe and was sadly upstaged by the Rolleiflex 3.5. Its a cute little unit though, super lightweight, but the quality just isn't up there with the others.
