How a Twin Lens Reflex Camera Works
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Because we can’t speak english
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In this issue.
I will write about twin-lens reflex cameras in a simple and
easy-to-understand manner.
I will explain using the cameras sell by our company Vintage Shop Japan Inc.
Hachiyo Opt Alpenflex Orient Ⅲ
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A twin-lens reflex camera is
A camera with a separate viewfinder lens and a separate shooting lens.
It works like the image below.
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The object you want to capture (the subject) is
The object (subject) is reflected through the viewfinder lens from the
mirror to the upper viewfinder.
The actual image is captured on film through the lower viewfinder lens.
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For more information on the differences between
film SLR cameras
Please refer to this column.
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This is a description of how a twin-lens reflex camera works.
In the next issue, I would like to write a more detailed column on the
names and features of each part of a twin-lens reflex camera.
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