Twin-lens reflex

A camera with two lenses of the same focal length, one above the other. The top lens shows the image on a focusing screen through a mirror, and the bottom lens takes the picture. It is often shortened to TLR.

The photographer usually looks down into the camera from waist level, which makes it quiet and unobtrusive. The Rolleiflex, introduced in 1929, made the design famous. Vivian Maier made much of her street work with a Rolleiflex.

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Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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