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Lomography Steps Into the Film Biz With a 35mm Video Camera

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:15:02 PDT

Ready to add a totally new Lomography experience to your photography practice? Now that you've become an expert with the Diana, Holga, and FishEye cameras, go to the next lomo level and create a film using the LomoKinoScope package ($100). The LomoKino uses ordinary 35mm film; a roll of 36 exposures will turn out an analog film of 144 frames.

The trademark lo-fi features include a rotating film crank, basic indicator switch to know when the film is spent, 1m focusing, and optional flash mounting. The LomoKinoScope that accompanies the basic camera lets you view the roll of developed, uncut film. Now forget the rules of digital film making and take the LomoKino out in the wild to craft your own film vignettes. Check out every retro detail of the camera in the gallery.

6 Toy Cameras For the Retro Photographer

GeekSugar — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:02:36 PDT

With the dozens of retro smartphone apps there, it seems all our friends' photos were snapped in the '70s. Bring some authentic old-school charm to your vintage shots with actual film cameras. Our six toy camera picks include the best of the lomography world at varying price points. Even more fun than toting these cameras around is seeing how the pictures turned out once developed.

Geek Tip: Lomo-fy Your Digital Photos

GeekSugar — Fri, 20 May 2011 01:11:19 PDT

After all the fun I had making my photos look like tiny models with the Tilt-Shift effect, I had to look for something new to add to my effects arsenal. I love my Lomo camera and the effect it produces, but to be honest, I don't always have the cash to throw down for film or development. It can get pretty darn expensive! Given the fact that the latest Lomo camera, the Lomo LC-Wide goes for a whopping $389, I figure we could all use a bit of a break from temptation.

We can save some cash together by playing around with our digital photos in Photoshop with the Lomo Effect. It makes your pics look like they were expertly shot and developed using the plastic cameras with just a few simple steps. Check out the great tutorial here, and afterwards share with us your Lomo-fied pics by uploading them to our Cool Capture group!

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Take My Heart Diana F+: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:40:37 PST

Love is in the air, and apparently, also on your next Diana F+ camera. Lomography doesn't shy away from themed camera bodies, and this one, called the Take My Heart Diana F+, is just the thing you need to romance the lens cap off of your Valentine's Day date. Coming complete with an apple-core cap, and a price tag of $122, you better make darn sure your Valentine is into this sort of Adam and Eve-type art before you throw down. If not, maybe you should stick to the pink version just in case.

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Are You Tired of Novelty Cameras Yet?

GeekSugar — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:00:50 PDT

While trolling the tech section of my favorite funky retailer, Urban Outfitters, I came across another novelty camera. This one, the Lomography Oktomat Camera ($40), takes eight shots all included on the same photo, in grid fashion.

I'm generally for novelty cameras (and have featured many before!), but I'm curious what you think. Are you tired of seeing them, or do you still love 'em to take the edge off of your serious photography conquests?

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The Mike Perry Edition Fisheye Camera

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:43:44 PDT

If you've never experimented with a fisheye lens before, basically it's that distorted circular image you would see, say if you looked out of a peephole in a hotel and someone on the other side was peering in. DSLRs can do some fancy things, but do they have a 170-degree view that makes everything look artistically altered?

I've showcased many fun fisheye cameras on GeekSugar before, but now that NY artist Mike Perry has designed one exclusively for Urban Outfitters in hot pink, neon green, and yellow, I just had to share it with you.

A fun way to spruce up your photos, this 35mm plastic camera can be yours for $58.

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Happy 25th Birthday Lomo: 6 Ways to Commemorate

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:27:38 PDT

Twenty-five years ago, a phenomenon was born - who would have thought that a little plastic camera would have such an effect on our photographic lives? I love my Lomo and use it as much as I can, so this weekend I'll be celebrating the occasion by packing my Holga wherever I go and snapping away. Check out a few other ways you can celebrate and commemorate the anniversary of the Lomo camera.

7 Items to Remind You of Spring All Year

GeekSugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:33:18 PDT

I know for some of you, today might not feel like Spring. The weather around the country has been harsh, and if you're begging for the sun to peek out from behind the clouds, there are some things you can buy to make it feel a little more Spring-like all year round. Sure, it's not the same as catching some rays in the park, but at least these things may help you keep a smile on your face.

The Pink Lomo: A Pink Gadget Even I Can Love

GeekSugar — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:33:01 PDT

I know I'm totally all over the place about my stance on pink gadgets. On the one hand, I hate that it's a go-to color weakly used to market gadgets to women.

On the other hand, when a gadget is merely offered in pink additionally, and not just in a "It's pink! For girls!" way, I can be into it. Especially if it's hot pink. This The Mr. Pink Diana Lomo Camera ($105) in hot, hot pink demonstrates my point.

The fact that its name references an awesome (if pretty masculine) movie also gets it on my good side. Oh Lomo, you can't really do any wrong.

Missing Polaroids? The Diana Instant Back+ Fills the Gap

GeekSugar — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:33:32 PDT

It almost seems like there isn't a day that goes by that I don't mention how I miss Polaroid - and for good reason, because it needs to come back and stay! Until those former Polaroid employees hook us up with the new version of the old instamatic, we have the PoGo Instant Digital Camera, or alternatively, if you already have a Diana Lomo camera, you can now get the Instant Back+, which attaches to the Diana.

Attaching the Instant Back+ allows you to have both the sweet, vintagey Diana effect in your instant photos, which makes it not so far away from the original Instamatic.

What price retro? 95 bones. Pretty pricey, considering a Diana camera alone generally costs less than that but I guess it depends on your Polaroid devotion.