The Blackbird Camera from superheadz is a twin-lens reflex camera: one lens is used to expose the film, while the other is used like a viewfinder. This style of camera which goes back to the 1920s, typically uses larger 120 format film. The blackbird, fly uses 35mm film – which can be processed at any one-hour photo store. You can get one for $125 from UrbanOutfitters.
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I’ve been eyeballing these for a while, but I think they’re too expensive for what they are, like most of the “hipster” cameras offered for sale at Urban Outfitters.
I tend to agree on that… while the idea of a 35mm TLR is interesting, this one seems to be aimed at the “make photographic art with a ‘toy’ camera” end of things so I’m not sure what you get out of its unique design that would make it worth over $100. (Especially considering that an entry level medium format TLR, with far more flexibility in exposure control, can be had for $159…)
Rob,
The one that comes to my mind is the Seagull. It’s a cool little camera.
One could also purchase a used Voigtlander Brillant, Yashicamat, or Rolleiflex for probably around the same money or less.
To me, medium format is the way to go. I would think the hipsters that use these kinds of cameras would know how to hand-develop black and white film anyway, and it’s very easy to drop off medium format color film at any wal-mart for send-off service.