Huqiu 122

The Huqiu 122 is a medium format twin lens reflex (TLR) camera produced by the Huqiu company in 1982. Designed for 120 roll film, it captures 6x6 cm square images and features a simple shutter system with bulb settings for long exposures and speeds up to 1/300 second. As a TLR, it employs two lenses: an upper viewing lens for composition and a lower taking lens for exposure, maintaining the classic waist-level viewfinder experience that TLRs are known for. The camera represents a budget entry point into medium format photography during the early 1980s, offering basic functionality without the complexity or cost of professional systems from established manufacturers. Its straightforward construction and limited feature set suggest it was targeted at casual photographers or those exploring medium format for the first time.