I never shot with the first version of the TL70, so I can't speak to how much brighter the screen in version 2.0 is. The finder itself is square, but there are lines marked to show you the picture area. It's located at the top of the camera-opening its protective cover also turns the InstantFlex on. The size of the viewfinder is also a palpable benefit in the case of the TL70 it's the same size as the Instax film, and there's a magnifying loupe to make sure you've nailed focus. The lack of finder blackout isn't as big of a deal with instant film as it is when shooting negatives-you'll know what you shot as soon as the image emerges-but it's reassuring to know exactly what you shot as soon as you hear the shutter click. You get a big viewfinder that never blacks out, and a very quiet leaf shutter. TLRs have fallen out of fashion, but they have their advantages. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Impossible Instant Lab Universal Review

It's about the same size my old Rolleiflex (Opens in a new window), and could be mistaken for it at a distance. It measures 4.0 by 3.2 by 5.6 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.2 pounds. The top lens directs light to the viewfinder for focusing, and the bottom actually makes the picture. It features an understated black design with two lenses. The InstantFlex TL70 ($582.37 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) isn't flashy. It's expensive compared with other instant models, but its old-school design will charm the right photographer. The manual focus experience is excellent, with a large waist-level viewfinder, just like a classic Rolleiflex. We're reviewing the refined, second version of the camera, the TL 70 2.0 ($389), which features a brighter focusing screen.

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