Seagull 4A

The Seagull 4A is a two-eye SLR camera. It is the successor of the Seagull 4 and the predecessor of the Seagull 4B. The design of the camera was somewhat cribbed from the Rolleiflex.

The lens of the Seagull 4A cannot be changed. The manufacturer’s name of the lens is HAIOU SA-85. The model has no autofocus function. It is manually focused through a shaft finder. The closest focusing distance is 1 meter for this lens.

Exposure is not metered by the camera. The aperture and exposure time are freely adjustable. The shutter has a bulb mode. Here, the shutter is open for a variable time. There is a corresponding button for multiple exposures. The use of a flash is possible via the PC flash socket.

Films for the Seagull 4A

Cartridges with medium format film are exposed in the Seagull 4A. Medium format films are still made today and are quite easy to get. For black and white images, you can go for the Ilford Delta 100*. For color images, the Kodak Portra 400* is an option.

The color film is processed in the C-41 process. The C-41 film is offered by most photo labs. The B&W film goes into a suitable black and white developer. Many photo labs offer the development of monochrome film as well.

The medium format camera exposes a format of 6 x 6. The film is wound on manually in the camera with a crank on the side. This simultaneously tensions the shutter.

The Seagull 4A can be mounted on a tripod. There is also a thread for a cable release. In addition, there is a self-timer. No power is needed to take pictures.

The medium format camera is only available in used condition. The state of preservation and the functionality decide the price of the camera.