Seagull GC-109 Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens USA
The Seagull GC-109 is the top of the Seagull medium format roster. Like the GC-107, this non-metered classically-styled twin-lens reflex camera is patterned in the time-honored design of older Yashicamats. Its lightweight simple design consists of a waist-level finder with pop-up magnifier, manual film crank advance and separate shutter speed and aperture levers.
The GC-109 has all the features of the GC-107 and includes a 4 element "picture taking lens" plus a shutter lock lever. The viewing lens is a 75mm f/2.8 lens made of 3 elements in 3 groups. The mechanical lens shutter design provides flash synchronization at all speeds up to 1/500 second and there is also Bulb exposure. This camera also features a cold flash shoe and PC terminal for external electronic flash connection.
NOTE: The GC-109 differs from the GC107 in two ways. First, the GC-109 has an improved four element lens. Second, the GC-109 aperture and shutter speed settings are set using two rotating dials - one on each side of the lens with the readings seen through a small window above the viewing lens. The GC107 uses two sliding levers - one on each side of the lens but does not have an available window for reading the chosen settings.
- Inexpensive Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera
| Camera Type | Manual focus, leaf shutter, Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) |
| Format | 6 x 6cm |
| Film Back/Loading | Standard manual loading, match arrows, close back and wind to first frame; Frame counter located in side window; |
| Film Type | 120 film ONLY: 6 x 6 (12 frames) |
| Lens/Mount | Built-in Seagull 75mm f/3.5 lens (f/3.5-22), 4-element lens/4groups; (NOTE: Camera features brighter 75mm f/2.8 viewing lens; 3 elements in 3 groups); Equivalent to a 52mm lens in the 35mm format; Use of filters requires an optional 34 - 37mm step-up ring (or 39mm or larger, if preferred) |
| Shutter | Mechanical lens shutter; Shutter speeds 1 sec. to 1/500th and B with "X" flash contact at all shutter speeds; Separate shutter cocking lever; Shutter release lock; Camera features separate shutter speed and aperture sliding levers; (NOTE: This camera differs from the less expensive Seagull 104 in that advancing the film simultaneously cocks the shutter) |
| Shutter Release | Release on camera body lower front; Accepts standard mechanical cable release |
| Self Timer | Yes, 6-14sec delay |
| Flash Synchronization | Flash synchronization possible at all shutter speeds; Standard PC connection for electronic flash connection on camera body lower front; Hot shoe on left side of body with "X" sync at all shutter speeds plus synch cord socket |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Not necessary |
| Exposure Metering | N/A |
| Exposure Bracketing | N/A |
| Exposure Compensation | N/A |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | No preview button; Scale on side of camera body |
| Viewfinder | Folding viewfinder hood with pop-up magnifier and fold-out sports finder is supplied as standard; Full field precision wedge surrounded by a Fresnel ground lens |
| Viewfinder Info | None |
| Film Transport | Permanent manual film winding crank located on camera body side; Self-storing winding crank advances film and cocks shutter simultaneously; Self-stop. (Note: Advancing film in this camera cocks the shutter) |
| Multiple Exposure | Yes, with switch |
| Focusing System | Manual with rotating knob on camera body side; Minimum focusing distance = 1m (3.3ft) |
| Power Source | None |
| Custom Functions | No |
| Data Imprinting | No |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" standard socket |
| Dimensions | 140 x 95 x 101.6mm (5.5 x 3.75 x 4") (HDW) |
| Weight | 997g (2.2 lbs.) |
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- Stable flash sync (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography (4)
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- Metal Housings
Cons
- Inaccurate Rangefinder
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Seagull GC-109 Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens:
Nice pictures in Lomogr.stile! Sharp! Smooth crank! Rangefinder only good..
Pros
- Reliable Operation
- Stable Flash Sync
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Artwork
- On the Run work
- Photography
Comments about Seagull GC-109 Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens:
First, the quality of this camera is ASTONISHING! In your hands, you can FEEL quality, and this camera gives you that feeling. I use this camera when I want to go grab some Medium Format shots without dragging a bunch of equipment like film magazines, lenses, etc.
Remember that even a mediocre Medium Format camera/lens will usually give great results due to the large negative size. This camera does a FABULOUS JOB! It is very nicely made, reminicsent of the Great TLR Cameras of old, just like the RolleiFlex. VERY easy to use, accurate exposure and focus and just plain Fun. The 1.5X Tele Lenses are GREAT! Also, Flash sync at ALL speeds because it has a LEAF SHUTTER. Loaded with great features, in fact it is a full featured TLR.
If you ever used a TLR and want one again, This is the one! Can't beat the price, and that's for a complete system, including the Telephoto Converter lenses, the Add-On Meter, a basic flash, and the NICE case. This is nothing but FUN, but will also give you GREAT SHOTS!
Pros
- Reliable Operation
- Stable Flash Sync
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Seagull GC-109 Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens:
I use this camera for many kind of photo.
It's very easy to use!
Pros
- Stable Flash Sync
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Seagull GC-109 Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens:
Easy to use, and simple to operatea, but would like a built in meter.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Fun
Cons
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Landscapes
- Product
Comments about Seagull GC-109 Medium Format Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) Camera with Built-in 75mm f/3.5 Lens:
I'm new to medium format and find this a fun camera to learn the ropes with. In school we used all the high end equipment, but there is nothing like starting back at the basics of full manual control. This camera operates nearly identically to older Rolliflex models I looked at before buying the GC-109. I take architectural photos with it and am very satisfied with the simplicity of the camera. The square image size matches the square negative image. This is great for composing images.
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- Seagull 1.5x Telephoto Lens
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- Twin-lens Cap
- Neckstrap
- One-Year Warranty
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