This is a great twin lens reflex camera from Rollei. It is a
beautifully made camera with excellent image quality.
TLR Design
“The twin lens is obsolete…Who would want one?” I strongly
disagree with that statement. Let me try to convince you.
SLR cameras are certainly more useful for certain types of
photography but the TLR has some important advantages that flow
directly from its design. In an SLR there is a large and heavy
mirror that has to move at high speed with every exposure. The
mirror slows down response but more importantly it creates a
strong slap that you can hear and feel, particularly in a medium
format camera (this is the source of the Hasselblad “thunk.”) The
slap makes noise that can be objectionable, particularly if you
are shooting weddings or strangers on the street. It also creates
vibration that degrades your photos, even with a tripod.
In contrast, there is no mirror slap on the TLR. The shutter is
very quiet, nearly silent in a large room, and there is greatly
reduced vibration, which makes for sharper photos, particularly
when hand-held or with long exposures.
In addition to the functional advantages, the TLR design has a
charm not found in SLR designs. I find that people open up to a
camera that they see as a charming oddity and this gets you
better pictures.
This one is in excellent condition with light wear and works
perfectly. The shutter and meter are accurate and the mechanical
functions are smooth. The glass is clean and scratch-free with no
haze, fungus, nor other issues.
The leather case is included. The case is in great shape with sound stitching.
This is a nice one.
SKU: 241108-7
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