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A '''brilliant finder''' is a simple [[viewfinder|finder]] designed to be viewed from above, usually formed of a mirror and two lenses. It gives no focusing help, and the image is reversed left to right. It was mainly used in [[folding]] cameras, [[box camera]]s and [[pseudo TLR]] cameras. It is no longer used today.  For more detail, see the diagram on the [[Viewfinder]] page.
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A '''brilliant finder''' is a simple [[viewfinder|finder]] designed to be viewed from above, usually formed of a mirror and two lenses. It gives no focusing help, and the image is reversed left to right. It was mainly used in [[folding]] cameras, [[box camera]]s and, in a larger form, [[pseudo TLR]] cameras. For more detail, see the diagram on the [[Viewfinder]] page.
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Latest revision as of 03:18, 22 March 2023

Glossary Terms

A brilliant finder is a simple finder designed to be viewed from above, usually formed of a mirror and two lenses. It gives no focusing help, and the image is reversed left to right. It was mainly used in folding cameras, box cameras and, in a larger form, pseudo TLR cameras. For more detail, see the diagram on the Viewfinder page.