Seagull 4A TLR Camera – 75mm f3.5 Lens, Medium Format, Tested Vintage

Description
The Seagull 4A is a classic twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera manufactured in China by the Shanghai Seagull Camera Factory. It shoots 6×6cm images on 120 roll film and features a fixed Haiou SA-85 75mm f/3.5 lens with leaf shutter and manual controls. The viewing system uses a matched 75mm viewing lens and ground glass screen with pop-up hood and magnifier. A budget-friendly alternative to Rolleiflex and Yashica TLRs, it’s ideal for medium format enthusiasts and collectors.

Condition

• Shutter sticking below 1/15th
• Lens optics clean, no haze, fungus or scratches
• Aperture blades clean and oil-free
• Focus screen clear, magnifier intact
• Film advance and frame counter functional
• Cosmetic wear consistent with age, no cracks or dents
  
• Overall Very good

Included

• Seagull 4A TLR camera with 75mm f/3.5 lens
• Lens cap
• Original Case

Collectors Notes
The Seagull 4A was introduced in the 1960s and remained in production for decades, making it one of the most widely available TLRs from China. While build quality varies between batches, later models often feature improved coatings and mechanics. The Haiou SA-85 lens delivers decent sharpness and vintage character, especially at mid-apertures. A great entry point into medium format photography with classic TLR ergonomics.

Key Features

• Format: 6×6cm on 120 roll film
• Lens: Haiou SA-85 75mm f/3.5 (taking lens)
• Viewing lens: matched 75mm
• Shutter: leaf, speeds from 1s to 1/300 + B
• Aperture range: f/3.5 to f/22
• Manual focus via ground glass screen
• Waist-level finder with pop-up hood and magnifier
• Tripod socket and cable release port
• Made in China, circa 1970s–1990s

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