Seagull 109, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens & Shutter/Aperture Window in Front of Viewfinder.

by Seagull

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• ASIN: B00009UU3F
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,759 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #52 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Film Cameras > Medium-Format Cameras
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

This camera is a step up from the 4A-107. For the first time in Seagull's history of Twin Lens Reflex Cameras, the photographer doesn't have to look away from his or her subject in order to adjust the aperture or the shutter speed on the camera. On the other models, you have to turn the camera towards you and change the speeds or aperture by looking at the front taking lens. This is where the controls are. On the 4A-109 camera, there are 2 knobs; one for the shutter speed and one for the aperture, these are located so that you can turn them as you are looking through the viewfinder. There is a small window directly in front of the viewfinder that allows you to view these settings so that you can see the changes as you turn the knobs. This a major improvement which every photographer will enjoy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buy One, June 7, 2004

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This review is from: Seagull 109, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens & Shutter/Aperture Window in Front of Viewfinder. (Electronics)

I have recently purchased the Seagull GC-109 as an upgrade from my Nikon F60. Although the F60 is an outstanding camera i was not able to print the sizes i needed with the basic 35mm film.However now i am able to print large pictures without any distortion.Its amazing and really nice to use. I advice any one whos looking for an ugrade to buy one.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good starter camera for medium format photography, July 8, 2006

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Piano Lover (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seagull 109, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens & Shutter/Aperture Window in Front of Viewfinder. (Electronics)

This camera was a birthday gift and I've been using it for nearly six months without any problems. It's very basic -- no metering, awkward viewfinder and focusing. The build quality is somewhat questionable -- it's still in one piece but after a week of ownership I notice some of the cover material started to peel away.
One can only shoot 120 format, so a user can have only 12 shots per roll. Be aware that this film format can be pricey and in some places difficult to have processed. But it is a fun camera and it's neat to take pictures in the larger format.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Broken Camera, February 19, 2010

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Thomas Pearson (Vero Beach, FL, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seagull 109, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens & Shutter/Aperture Window in Front of Viewfinder. (Electronics)

I bought this product as a birthday present for my daughter before I went overseas a couple of years ago. She says it hasn't worked since it arrived. I know, she should have sent it back but she's nieve and doesn't know about these things. I'm sure it's out of warranty by now. Next time I'll give her the money and she can buy her gifts locally.