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Seagull 104, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.3 stars
(based on 4 reviews)
75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
 
LoFi Update
By Ketch me if you can build oneVerified Reviewer from Santa Barbara, CA on 11/17/2009
Pros:
Cheap
Cons:
Cheap
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Seagull Seagull 104, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens.:

I agree that this camera is cheaply constructed and my shutter finally froze while off-roading in Hawaii (lava is really craggy, who knew?) But I got a lot of enjoyment out of it and it broke the day after a wedding I went to so I got lucky. With any [*] stuff off the line, some works and some doesn't, but it's all cheap. I couldn't afford the well made bodies so this was a decent alternative. Now I know I want to save up for a better 6x7/6x6. If you already know you like medium format than buy something better.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
"Good for trashing film"
By sicoactivaVerified Reviewer from Bogota, Colombia on 4/7/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Weak Construction
Best Uses:
Art, Fun, Photojournalism, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Seagull Seagull 104, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens.:

I tried this camera for an ongoing art project that required lo-fi analog images. So far so good. The first one I tried came apart after 20 rolls shot. The second camera was doing well but after 10 rolls I noticed overexposure on some shots as well as a whole lotta shaking even when used at shutter speeds of 1/125 and 1/300. I had it checked and the shutter is simply non functional. And I really take care of my equipment nontheless its price. So after two cameras broken for no apparent reason, no, I wouldn't recommend this to a friend. Not even to my worst enemy.

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Starter and LoFi Art
By Ketch me if you can build one from Santa Barbara CA on 8/8/2008
Pros:
Cheap, Easy Setup, Learning tool, No Nonsense, No Power
Cons:
Grip Glue Can Loosen, Legs Can Cause Light Leak, Limited Lens Selection, OK Construction, OK Optics
Best Uses:
Art, Fun, Learning
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Seagull Seagull 104, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens.:

I took this to Greece, Turkey, Italy, Alaska, Canada, and many states in between. I'm thrilled I got some really great shots. It's very easy to learn on and it's all manual so no power or computer limiting you on double exposing.

The high heat and humidity in the Med caused the grip to peel a bit in places but Super Glue fixed that. A leg broke off and caused a light leak, again Super Glue got that. The leak shots reminded me of my Holga and actually revived my LoFi Art of yesteryear.

Due to the cheap price I didn't really worry about carrying this in the open, ready to shoot. People haven't seen a TLR in so long (or ever) so I got some funny reaction candids too.

The lens it comes with is fine for most situations. It's not supposed to replace Zeiss but at the price it's fine for me. I should have bought the lens hoods (remember to buy two!) but cardboard adds more character to the LoFi experience. But I took some very nice shots with this, so it's not just for toy cam fans, it's the cheapest way to get into TLRs.

Overall I'm very glad I got it. I've taken it all over the world twice now, including Alaska in winter and it just keeps shooting. It needs no power or a month in a padded room to learn it, get out and shoot, I say!

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
excellent 6x6 entry level TLR
By LucienVerified Purchaser from Durban South Africa on 2/22/2007
Describe Yourself:
40 years experience, Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Accurate Colors, Excellent to learn about, Nice Features and Settings, Real photography, Rugged, Simple Controls
Cons:
No lens hood
Best Uses:
Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Travel, Weddings/Events
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Seagull Seagull 104, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens.:

Excellent value for money,the camera breaks the ice with people who are interested in this funny looking camera...
The results are good,can enlarge to A3 format.

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