I have no TLR cameras so my level of interest going in was limited but Mr Woo did a wonderful job of getting me involved in the world of Twin Lens cameras.
I have a Flexoret TLR that I love. Very well built. I also have an Ikoflex. Very bright viewfinder. Topcon also made a TLR. It was the Primoflex. They also made 4x4 TLR called the Primo Jr. It was also known in the US as the Sawyer Mark iv. It's the same Co. that made the stereo Viewmaster viewers. Some thought that the Primo JR was even better made than the Baby Rollei. I think that the Mamiya C3 could also use sheet film. Peter Gowland was famous for his pin-up and cheesecake photos with his Gowland flex. Thanks, Mr. Woo. Have a safe trip!
You guys can read my mind from a continent away 😂😂; I recently got into 6*6 and yesterday we had two really nice c330 PRO f cameras with the 80mm f/2.8 come into the store, I am very tempted, and lo and behold a tlr video! Never been tempted by tlrs because of parallax and limited lenses until I saw the parallax correction feature and how well they work on a strap/tripod
Enjoy your trip Mr. Woo, thanks John for discussing TLR's, they were so common for weddings when I was young, I just have one model a 1954-1956 Era Rolleiflex 3.5B (MX-EVS). My friend Bob uses a Yashica all the time.
If you are not into TLR cameras, they all look pretty similar. But if you take a deep dive, you will find some interesting differences. I have four: Yashica-Mat, Aires Automat, Olympus Flex and Mamiya C33. Yashica Mat - most modern lens coatings. Aires - Nikkor lenses. Olympus - f/2.8 six element lens. Mamiya C33 - interchangeable lenses, I have the 80mm and 180mm Super. If you squint they are all pretty same, but they all have their place in my collection. TLR is a nice form factor to carry around in the city, going to museums and places. Except for the Mamiya, it weighs too much, lol.
