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 quite, 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.
Finally the Mamiya TLRs have long built in bellows that
allows it to focus much more closely than other cameras.
This Camera
The model for sale is the late production C220. It comes
with the standard 80mm lens. The lens is very sharp; I have found that it
compares favorably with much more expensive systems (though some of this may be
the inherent advantages of the TLR design).
The camera shows moderate wear and works perfectly. The
focus and all controls are smooth and the shutter is strong and accurate at all
speeds. The lens is clean and free of scratches. This is a good camera for
professional results. The manual is included on CD.
(71-3)
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