The Brilliant is a simplified twin-lens reflex lying somewhere between a box camera and a true TLR.

The first model (1933) had an enlarged brilliant view-finder, the camera was well-made with a metal body and leatherette covering. The cheapest lens was an f7.7 Voigtar in a two speed shutter. Also available were an f6.3 Voigtar in a three speed shutter and an f4.5 Skopar in a Compur or Compur Rapid. This model proved very popular especially with the cheapest lens which was priced at £2.10.0.

In 1937 a new model - V/6 - was introduced. This had a plastic body and an automatic film-advance stop. The hood included a frame finder. In the side of the camera was a compartment to store filters etc. Several lenses and shutters were available: f7.7, f6.3, f4.5, f3.5 Voigtar or f4.5 Skopar. Shutters were: a 'two speed', Prontor 11, Compur, or Compur Rapid. This model was also produced after WW11.

In 1938 a focusing model was introduced, this used the upper lens to focus on the viewing screen which was a central ground spot on the large bi-convex upper lens of the view-finder. Also included was an extinction exposure meter which fitted onto the viewing lens and an optical direct-vision view-finder in the focusing hood. It had a plastic body similar to the V/6 with a metal hood. Lenses were: f4.5, f3.5 Voigtar, f3.5 Skopar, f3.5 Heliar. The shutter was a Compur or Compur Rapid. Focusing was not very easy due to the aberrations and distortion of the bi-convex lens.