Originally Posted by
John Layton
Late to the discussion here with a general question about terminology:
While the cameras being discussed here are indeed twin-lens cameras, how is the term "reflex" being applied? I mean, wouldn't a true TLR look more like, for example...a Rolleiflex TLR - with a ("reflex") mirror being placed at a 45 degree angle behind a top viewing lens?
Come to think of it...would not (or could not) a "true" TLR LF camera be a bit more compact than what is being discussed/illustrated here? I suppose that would depend upon chosen focal length(s). Am I missing something?
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