{"product_id":"mamiya-c220-professional-f-6x6-tlr-camera-w-80mm-f2-8-lens-exc","title":"Mamiya C220 Professional F 6x6 TLR Camera w\/ 80mm f2.8 Lens [EXC-]","description":"\u003cp\u003eTLR Design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The twin lens is obsolete...Who would want one?' I strongly disagree with that statement. Let me try to convince you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSLR 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, there is no mirror slap on the TLR. The shutter is very quiet, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model for sale is the C220 Professional F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes with the excellent 80mm f2.8 blue dot standard lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is in excellent- condition with light to moderate wear and works perfectly. There is a moderate amount of separation in the viewing lens (see photos). It does not affect the view through the viewfinder, the image is still sharp, bright, and clear. It does not affect image quality, the photo is taken using the other lens. The taking lens is clean and scratch free with no haze, fungus, nor other issues. The camera body is in mint- condition and works perfectly. The advance, focus, and other mechanical functions are smooth. The bellows are light tight and sharply pleated. The waist level's magnifier is clean. The light seals look like they have recently been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front cap is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: 260926SR-7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46325647802412,"sku":"CH C MY-C-1*260926SR-7","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/7009\/1820\/files\/DSC_7806.jpg?v=1791932713","url":"https:\/\/www.victorycamera.com\/products\/mamiya-c220-professional-f-6x6-tlr-camera-w-80mm-f2-8-lens-exc","provider":"Victory Camera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}