The Blackbird is one of the few twin-lens reflex cameras to use standard 35mm film (vs. larger format 120 film). This opens up this great method of photography to everyone (not to mention the hassle these days of developing non-standard film). With roots in the 1920s photography, the Blackbird features two viewfinding options: For quiet and reflective framing, you can hold the camera at waist level and look down. For a quicker style shot, you can use the sportsfinder, which approximates the viewfinder through a notch in the top of the camera. In addition, there are three picture dimensions you can shoot: the normal 24 x 36, the square 24 x 24, and the full 36 x 36 (which fills up the entire width of the film including the side sprocket holes).
The concept of the camera is to invite people to take more time when framing, a slower type of photography: "You load the film and position the camera at your navel. Peer down into the viewfinder and find the world reflected in the mirror, suspend your breath and capture the subject, release the shutter. With this act you lock in a piece of the world in your miniature box. It reminds us of how excited we used to get as children in the summer running around with glass jars to capture fireflies. It still makes us a little sentimental. The twin-lens reflex camera harkens memories of these glittering fantasies of pictures, when taking them meant capturing a scene." Recommended.
- twin-lens reflex camera that takes 35mm film
- wind angle 33mm lens
- detailed focus wheel for surprisingly sharp images, beautiful colors.
- separate viewfinder lens
- 3 framing options - normal, square, and full
- can attach a flash
- 120 $ dollar
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