Winning twins

the correct orientation seen by the shooting lens

When working close to the subject, a TLR's viewfinder image

might seem okay, but the shooting lens sees less at the top and more at the bottom of the image

The twin lens reflex (TLR) was once one of the most popular types of camera for amateurs and professionals alike. Most conform to a rigid body design made for120 film with two fixed lenses, one above the other. The lower lens takes the picture, and the upper one reflects a same-size image onto a focusing screen under a hood on top of the body. The lenses are coupled to focus in tandem.

Exceptions to this style include some that allow interchangeable lenses and others made for 127 or even 35mm film. Photographic history has also seen TLRs that