B.I.G. Twin 4

The B.I.G. Twin 4 is a medium format camera. It belongs to the group of twin lens reflex cameras. The camera was sold by Fotoversand Brenner from Weiden (Germany) and manufactured in China. The manufacturer also produced the Seagull TLRs.

The camera comes with a fixed focal length. It bears the name “Tessalith-4.” The focal length is 75 mm and the maximum aperture is f3.5. The B.I.G. Twin 4 does not have an autofocus. Therefore, you have to focus by hand using the shaft finder. The closest focusing distance is 1 meter.

The B.I.G. Twin 4 does not have a built-in light meter. The exposure time and aperture can be selected by the photographer. The shutter has a Bulb mode. In this mode, the shutter is open for a variable time. With the PC flash port and hot shoe, the use of a flash is possible.

Films for the B.I.G. Twin 4

The B.I.G. Twin 4 is loaded with medium format films. Medium format films are still being produced. A color film for the model would be the Fujifilm PRO 400H*. A possible film for black and white images is the Ilford Delta 100*. Color film is a color negative film and is developed using the C-41 process. The C-41 process is done by almost all photo labs.

The image ratio is 6 x 6. The film has to be rewound manually by the photographer. For this purpose, there is a crank on the side, which also makes the shutter ready for use.

The camera has a built-in self-timer and a connection option for a cable release. Additionally, there is a thread for a tripod. The camera does not need power to take pictures.

The B.I.G. Twin 4 can still be bought used. How the condition is and if it still works decides the value of the camera. At that time the new price was over 500 D-Mark. Today, the value is probably somewhere between 80 and 180 euros.