The TLR Twin Lens Reflex thread

VisualDarkness · 04-18-2016, 09:59 AM - **1 Like**

Now I feel very Art Deco:

trixtroll · 04-28-2021, 10:11 AM

Digging up an ancient thread, because there aren't many on TLRs.......I haven't shot film in 10-12 years and 99% of it was on 35m Tri-X 400. I've been trying to declutter the house a little and came across an old Yashica-A that I'd picked up at some point. My processing and darkroom equipment is long gone, so but I'm tempted to run a few rolls through it and ship them off for processing.

It's been a long, long time since I've run any 120 through this camera, but I remember that focusing was always difficult for me since it doesn't have a split image or prism. I'm curious if there is a special TLR method that I need to figure out.

**Cerebum** · 02-07-2022, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by trixtroll

Digging up an ancient thread, because there aren't many on TLRs.......I haven't shot film in 10-12 years and 99% of it was on 35m Tri-X 400. I've been trying to declutter the house a little and came across an old Yashica-A that I'd picked up at some point. My processing and darkroom equipment is long gone, so but I'm tempted to run a few rolls through it and ship them off for processing.

It's been a long, long time since I've run any 120 through this camera, but I remember that focusing was always difficult for me since it doesn't have a split image or prism. I'm curious if there is a special TLR method that I need to figure out.

I just bought a Zeiss icoflex

not got it yet. We need to start a new group

trixtroll · 02-10-2022, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

I just bought a Zeiss icoflex

not got it yet. We need to start a new group

I've gone down the full rabbit hole over the past few months. I've shelved my DSLR and have been shooting almost exclusively on film....

I've shot a couple roles with the Yashica, but it's got issues....A previous owner seems to have attempted a DIY CLA it at some point and mangled the tabs that hold the spring clips for the focusing screen in place, which I discovered when I decided to install a Bright Screen.

I tried to bend the tabs back into place, but lost one due to metal fatigue.

**Cerebum** · 02-11-2022, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by trixtroll

I've gone down the full rabbit hole over the past few months. I've shelved my DSLR and have been shooting almost exclusively on film....

I've shot a couple roles with the Yashica, but it's got issues....A previous owner seems to have attempted a DIY CLA it at some point and mangled the tabs that hold the spring clips for the focusing screen in place, which I discovered when I decided to install a Bright Screen.

I tried to bend the tabs back into place, but lost one due to metal fatigue.

My Zeiss arrived and its really nice but the mirror is knackered. Its really easy to replace not god knows how I will get it fixed. Time to ask the question in the main forum

02-11-2022, 12:30 PM	#50
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by trixtroll I've gone down the full rabbit hole over the past few months. I've shelved my DSLR and have been shooting almost exclusively on film.... I've shot a couple roles with the Yashica, but it's got issues....A previous owner seems to have attempted a DIY CLA it at some point and mangled the tabs that hold the spring clips for the focusing screen in place, which I discovered when I decided to install a Bright Screen. I tried to bend the tabs back into place, but lost one due to metal fatigue. My Zeiss arrived and its really nice but the mirror is knackered. Its really easy to replace not god knows how I will get it fixed. Time to ask the question in the main forum Attached Images

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04-18-2016, 09:59 AM - 1 Like	#46
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439 Original Poster	Now I feel very Art Deco:

04-28-2021, 10:11 AM	#47
trixtroll Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 403	Digging up an ancient thread, because there aren't many on TLRs.......I haven't shot film in 10-12 years and 99% of it was on 35m Tri-X 400. I've been trying to declutter the house a little and came across an old Yashica-A that I'd picked up at some point. My processing and darkroom equipment is long gone, so but I'm tempted to run a few rolls through it and ship them off for processing. It's been a long, long time since I've run any 120 through this camera, but I remember that focusing was always difficult for me since it doesn't have a split image or prism. I'm curious if there is a special TLR method that I need to figure out.

02-07-2022, 10:37 AM	#48
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by trixtroll Digging up an ancient thread, because there aren't many on TLRs.......I haven't shot film in 10-12 years and 99% of it was on 35m Tri-X 400. I've been trying to declutter the house a little and came across an old Yashica-A that I'd picked up at some point. My processing and darkroom equipment is long gone, so but I'm tempted to run a few rolls through it and ship them off for processing. It's been a long, long time since I've run any 120 through this camera, but I remember that focusing was always difficult for me since it doesn't have a split image or prism. I'm curious if there is a special TLR method that I need to figure out. I just bought a Zeiss icoflex not got it yet. We need to start a new group

02-10-2022, 02:47 PM	#49
trixtroll Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 403	Originally posted by Cerebum I just bought a Zeiss icoflex not got it yet. We need to start a new group I've gone down the full rabbit hole over the past few months. I've shelved my DSLR and have been shooting almost exclusively on film.... I've shot a couple roles with the Yashica, but it's got issues....A previous owner seems to have attempted a DIY CLA it at some point and mangled the tabs that hold the spring clips for the focusing screen in place, which I discovered when I decided to install a Bright Screen. I tried to bend the tabs back into place, but lost one due to metal fatigue.