Site Map Mamiya C330 and Yashica A  Less seen these days, TLR's were a favorite of many wedding photographers in past times. They use 120 or 220 "roll film" giving a 6 X 6cm frame size offering greater image quality than 35mm. Mamiya made the first TLR with front lens focusing in 1948, named the "Flex Jr.". In 1957 the Flex C Pro was the first TLR with interchangeable lenses. During the 60's they offered several new models, with the pictured C330 made in the mid 70's. Lenses included a 55mm, 65mm, 80mm normal, 105, 135mm, 180mm & 250mm telephotos. The C330 also has interchangeable viewing screens, various porofinders and grips. Film is advanced by crank, top lens used for viewing while bottom lens exposes the film. The C330 and sibling C220 are reasonably light weight, simple in design and offer fairly nice close up ability for a TLR. History and various models produced by Mamiya over the years. Information on new Digital Mamiya cameras and lenses. The 1959 Yashica-A (pictured above) is one of many medium format models Yashica produced, some including a light meter. They have a fixed lens of standard 80mm, and a bargain for anyone wanting to get into medium format. Most use 120 roll film, giving the same 6 X 6cm negative frame size of the more expensive Mamiya. Other models were produced which use 35mm and 120 film. For more information on Yashica models, check these sites for details:  Williams Photographic  TLR-Cameras                DangPhoto                                       macro photography