Shanghai Seagull GC-104 Medium Format Camera

derekxcole · Mar 12, 2005

This will be my first medium format camera and it is relitvly cheap. I think its going to be really fun to use. I want to know if anyone has used this camera before and how the quality of the picture is?
http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Shanghai_Seagull_GC_104

ksmattfish · Mar 15, 2005

I've heard rumors that Seagull TLRs are basically new built Yashica TLRs, and I know you'll find a few Yashica TLR fans here. I don't know what lens yours has: a 3 element design or a 4 element design. Both will do a very good job at f/11. As you open the aperture wider the 3 element design will show quicker in the corners (softness and vignetting). Whatever lens yours has you're going to love the big neg.