Another Stupid Question Perhaps

shutterpuppy · 02-10-2009, 12:40 PM

Why do we call them SLR/DSLRs, the word "single doesn't apply in this case at all since they can all use a variety of lenses and not just a "single" one "SINGLE lens reflex" ? I think not

Just thunking and bored
Barry

RBellavance · 02-10-2009, 12:44 PM

It's a single lens reflex when compared to a twin-lens reflex: Twin-lens reflex camera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

shutterpuppy · 02-10-2009, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by RBellavance

It's a single lens reflex when compared to a twin-lens reflex: Twin-lens reflex camera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Forgot about that aspect LOL but do people still use twin lens cameras anymore or still make them? I used a Rolleiflex in photography school and never quite got the hang of it, too cumbersome.

*Bramela* · 02-10-2009, 01:04 PM

I have a twin lens reflex "Ikoflex". Haven't used it in years. Thing is can 2-1/4 square neg film still be obtained?

ftpaddict · 02-10-2009, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by shutterpuppy

Forgot about that aspect LOL but do people still use twin lens cameras anymore or still make them? I used a Rolleiflex in photography school and never quite got the hang of it, too cumbersome.

They are still made, but are very rare and quite obsolescent, even for die-hard oldies.

I'd much rather get a Pentax 645 than any TLR.

shutterpuppy · 02-10-2009, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by ftpaddict

They are still made, but are very rare and quite obsolescent, even for die-hard oldies.

I'd much rather get a Pentax 645 than any TLR.

So you don't think we'll ever see a DTLR? LOL I think

*rayallen* · 02-10-2009, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Bramela

I have a twin lens reflex "Ikoflex". Haven't used it in years. Thing is can 2-1/4 square neg film still be obtained?

I have a Yashica 635 TLR which I still use. 120 film is still readily available. No problem.

Mike Cash · 02-10-2009, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Bramela

I have a twin lens reflex "Ikoflex". Haven't used it in years. Thing is can 2-1/4 square neg film still be obtained?

Same film as is used in all other medium format cameras....good old 120 (or 220). Been around since 1901. Shoots twelve 6x6 exposures, or sixteen 6x4.5 exposures, or ten 6x7 exposures, or eight 6x9 exposures, etc etc.

When I was a kid I always wondered how the cameras managed to each and every time so perfectly line up the frame markings on the film with the area that would be exposed. Then one day it finally dawned on me that there are no frame markings on the film. When you remember that little fact, it is easy to see how one size film can take so many different sized negatives.

Yes there are still people who use TLRs (I'm one of them, and own four TLRs). And yes they are still made, although only on the extreme high-end and the extreme low-end of the price and quality scales.

Mike Cash · 02-10-2009, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by shutterpuppy

So you don't think we'll ever see a DTLR? LOL I think

If you give serious thought about what led to the development of the TLR (the advantages gained over the simple box cameras, folders, or large view cameras of the day) it becomes obvious about why they came about and why there will never be a DTLR.

A TLR is really nothing more than a simple box brownie with a vastly improved viewfinder system.

pw-pix · 02-10-2009, 02:59 PM

Minox/Rollei make a digital twin lens reflex
RolleiFlex announces first ever twin-lens reflex digital camera

Many people still use roll film twin lens reflex cameras.

Also there is a new 35mm tlr released late last year
Amazon.com: Blackbird Fly 35mm TLR Twin Lens Reflex Camera - Black with Orange Face: Camera & Photo

ftpaddict · 02-10-2009, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by shutterpuppy

So you don't think we'll ever see a DTLR? LOL I think

If any company wants to go bankrupt, they will make a DTLR.

MRRiley · 02-10-2009, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by shutterpuppy

Why do we call them SLR/DSLRs, the word "single doesn't apply in this case at all since they can all use a variety of lenses and not just a "single" one "SINGLE lens reflex" ? I think not

Just thunking and bored
Barry

And now for a serious answer....

"Single Lens Reflex" because you view the image through the same (single) lens as the film or sensor.

Twin Lens Reflex - you view the image through a separate but coupled lens

Rangefinder - you view the image through a (usually) uncoupled and simple viewfinder lens.

Vylen · 02-10-2009, 05:15 PM

What? No Triple or Quad Lens Reflex cameras?

Im mildly disappointed...

alohadave · 02-10-2009, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by shutterpuppy

Forgot about that aspect LOL but do people still use twin lens cameras anymore or still make them? I used a Rolleiflex in photography school and never quite got the hang of it, too cumbersome.

Yep, there are still people using TLRs. You can actually buy a Rollei digital P&S shaped like a TLR with a top display. It's tiny compared to a regular sized model, but operationally it's pretty close.

alohadave · 02-10-2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Bramela

I have a twin lens reflex "Ikoflex". Haven't used it in years. Thing is can 2-1/4 square neg film still be obtained?

I've bought 120 film from both B&H and Adorama. It's a couple bucks a roll. Available in color and B&W varieties.