Seagull, a budget 6X6 cameras
Want an entry level medium format camera
at a very low price? Try this Chinese made 6X6 twin lens reflex camera. Seagull has full
manual exposure controls, with 75mm f/3.5 lens. It accepts 120 film, shutter speeds from 1
sec. to 1/300 sec. plus bulb. It also includes a self-timer, hot shoe, multiple exposure,
and rugged metal body. Lens is non interchangeable and is surprisingly sharp. Shutter
release is conveniently placed next to the lens. Large film wind lever is located on the
right side of the camera. Seagull has a very bright focusing screen.
So, is it really capable of producing quality pictures? Believe it or not, yes. It's no
match for a Hasselblad but it can hold its own against many of today's top 35mm cameras.
You'd be surprised with the results. It has a very sharp lens which can produce quality
6X6 images that are as good as any 35mm or even better. Main draw backs are non
interchangeable lens, no option for a metered prism. It costs less than $200. For this
price you can't go wrong. Seagull is the most affordable way to enter medium format
photography. If the cost of medium format cameras is preventing you from moving up,
Seagull is a perfect choice.
Seagull
GC-109 Medium format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5
4 Element Taking Lens & Shutter/Aperture info in viewfinder
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.
| Camera Type | Medium Format TLR (Twin Lens Reflex) Camera |
| Format | 6 x 6cm |
| Lens Mount | Built-in Seagull 75mm f/3.5 lens (f/3.5-22), 4-element lens/4groups; (NOTE: Camera features brighter 75mm f/2.8 viewing lens; 3 elements in 3 groups); Equivalent to a 52mm lens in the 35mm format; Use of filters requires an optional 34 - 37mm step-up ring (or 39mm or larger, if preferred) |
| Viewfinder | Folding viewfinder hood with pop-up magnifier and fold-out sports finder is supplied as standard; Full field precision wedge surrounded by a Fresnel ground lens |
| Focus Type | Manual with rotating knob on camera body side; Minimum focusing distance is 1m (3.3ft) |
| Shutter /Release | Mechanical lens
shutter; Shutter speeds 1 sec. to 1/500th and B with "X" flash
contact at all shutter speeds; Separate shutter cocking lever;
Shutter release lock; Camera features separate shutter speed and
aperture sliding levers; (NOTE: This camera differs from the less
expensive Seagull 104 in that advancing the film simultaneously
cocks the shutter) Release on camera body lower front; Accepts standard mechanical cable release |
| Flash sync | Flash synchronization possible at all shutter speeds; Standard PC connection for electronic flash connection on camera body lower front; Hot shoe on left side of body with "X" sync at all shutter speeds plus synch cord socket |
| Film Transport | Permanent manual film winding crank located on camera body side; Self-storing winding crank advances film and cocks shutter simultaneously; Self-stop. (Note: Advancing film in this camera cocks the shutter) |
| Camera Back | Standard manual loading, match arrows, close back and wind to first frame; Frame counter located in side window. |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4" |
| Self Timer | Yes, 6-14 second delay |
| PC Terminal | Yes |
| Multiple Exposure | Yes, with switch |
| Power Source | None |
| Dimensions | 140 x 95 x 101.6mm (5.5 x 3.75 x 4") (HDW) |
| Weight | 997g (2.2 lbs.) |
Seagull 107, 6cm x 6cm Medium Format
Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens
Seagull 4A-105 and 4A-107 cameras are 120 twin lens reflex cameras. Their constructions, external forms and use are basicly the same. With the newly developed top cover, it is easier to close or open the waist viewfinder and much better to protect from dust. With the fresnel lens in the viewfinder, these cameras can offer a brighter and sharper field of view. The camera is equipped with an accessory - Hot Shoe so that compact flashes are able to be used during picture taking. The construction of the taking lens for both the 4A-105 & 4A-107 cameras is 3 elements in 3 groups
| Camera Type | Medium Format TLR (Twin Lens Reflex) Camera |
| Format | 6cm x 6cm, (2-1/4" x 2-1/4"). |
| Lens Mount | Built-in, Viewing
Lens: 75mm f/2.8, 3 elements in 3 groups Taking Lens: Coated 75mm f/3.5, 3 elements in 3 groups @@ Equivalent to a 52mm lens in the 35mm format; Use of filters requires an optional 34 - 37mm step-up ring (or 39mm or larger, if preferred) |
| Viewfinder | Folding viewfinder hood with pop-up magnifier and fold-out sports finder is supplied as standard; Camera includes split-image focusing screen |
| Focus Type | Manual with rotating knob on camera body side; Minimum focusing distance is 1m (3.3ft) |
| Shutter /Release | Mechanical lens
shutter; Shutter speeds 1 sec. to 1/300th and B; Camera features
separate shutter speed and aperture sliding levers; (NOTE: This
camera differs from the less expensive Seagull 104 in that advancing
the film simultaneously cocks the shutter) Release on camera body lower front; Accepts standard mechanical cable release |
| Flash sync | Flash synchronization possible at all shutter speeds; Standard PC connection for electronic flash connection on camera body lower front; Hot shoe on left side of body |
| Film Transport | Permanent manual film winding crank located on camera body side |
| Camera Back | Standard manual loading, match arrows, close back and wind to first frame; Frame counter located in side window |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4" |
| Self Timer | Yes, 8-12secs. |
| PC Terminal | Yes |
| Multiple Exposure | Yes, with switch |
| Power Source | none |
| Dimensions | 102 x 102 x 146mm (4.02 x 4.02 x 5.75") |
| Weight | 925g (2.04 lbs.) |
Seagull
GC-105 Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5
3 Element Lens
See Seagull 107
| Camera Type | Medium Format TLR (Twin Lens Reflex) Camera |
| Format | 6cm x 6cm, (2-1/4" x 2-1/4"). |
| Lens Mount | Built-in, Viewing
Lens: 75mm f/2.8, 3 elements in 3 groups Taking Lens: Coated 75mm f/3.5, 3 elements in 3 groups @@ Equivalent to a 52mm lens in the 35mm format; Use of filters requires an optional 34 - 37mm step-up ring (or 39mm or larger, if preferred) |
| Viewfinder | Folding viewfinder hood with pop-up magnifier and fold-out sports finder is supplied as standard; Camera includes split-image focusing screen |
| Focus Type | Manual with rotating knob on camera body side; Minimum focusing distance is 1m (3.3ft) |
| Shutter /Release | Between the lens, Is
1/300s plus " B " Release on camera body lower front; Accepts standard mechanical cable release |
| Flash sync | Flash synchronization possible at all shutter speeds; Standard PC connection for electronic flash connection on camera body lower front; Hot shoe on left side of body |
| Film Transport | Winding crank, format locating automatically |
| Camera Back | Standard manual loading, match arrows, close back and wind to first frame; Frame counter located in side window |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4" |
| Self Timer | Built-in, approx. 8-12 second Delay |
| PC Terminal | Yes |
| Multiple Exposure | Yes, with switch |
Seagull GC-104
Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens
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