Tag: user review
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Lomo'Instant First Impressions
written by sanamiii on 2014-10-02 #gearI was very excited when Lomography announced the Lomo'Instant Kickstarter project. I love instant photography since I can share the happiness instantly with my friends. Although I already have an Instant camera, I could not resist getting a Lomo'Instant White Edition on Kickstarter!
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Through the Lomochrome Looking Glass: A Review of the Lomochrome Purple 400
written by sixsixty on 2013-08-15 #gearRose colored glasses ain't got nothin' on the Lomochrome Purple 400! Take a look at Sixsixty's comparison shots to get a real feeling for how vibrant this film really is…
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James Butler Reviews the Konstruktor!
written by golfpunkgirl on 2013-08-05 #gearJames Butler, a London Soho store regular, was handed a Konstruktor to test drive. In short: a former skeptic and now a convert! Read on to find out what he said about the Konstruktor...
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Adox Color Implosion: Great Grain and Beautiful Blues
written by edenhovenga on 2013-04-24 #gearI came across this film a couple months ago and decided to test it out in Houston over Spring Break. I have to say I'm really glad I found it, because it's one of my favorite films now.
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Chinon Genesis II: SLR Versatility, Point and Shoot Simplicity
written by detroitlomo on 2013-04-09 #gearThe Chinon Genesis II SLR May look like a blocky, plasticky hunk o' junk, but if you want to shoot SLR style without worrying about the technicalities, this camera may be perfect for you! Find out more after the jump!
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Olympus Mju II: A Gentle PnS Camera
written by kuo-kwi on 2013-04-03 #gearBesides the elderly LCA+, the other regular resident in my bag is the Olympus Mju, which I bought on impulse while traveling, it's now involved in every moment of my life!
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Ilford Pan F+ 50: Possibly the Sharpest B&W Film You Can Buy
written by deepfried_goodness on 2013-03-28 #gearOur Community member deepfried_goodness is here to share his review of the slowest Ilford film and why it's possibly the best one out there.
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Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner: Simple and Fast!
written by guanatos on 2013-03-25 #gear #videosI've been lucky enough to test the new Lomography Smartphone FIlm Scanner and here are some of my results.
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Kodak Edupe (35mm, 6 ISO) Slide Duplicating Film: A Dive in a Blue World
written by stouf on 2013-03-16 #gearThis blue-toned, high saturation, fine grained slide film is normally used to duplicate slides using a slide duplicator instead of a lens. You can also use it to shoot with any camera as long as you adapt to its very low sensitivity.
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Ricoh Myport Zoom Mini: An Impressive Compact Camera
written by renenob on 2013-03-15 #gearThe Ricoh Myport Zoom Mini is an impressive compact camera that combines good design, reasonable functionality, and cool features that will cater to your creative needs.
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M42 Lenses: The Helios 44-4 M
written by adam_g2000 on 2013-02-21 #gearThis four part mini-series sets out to review my four favorite lenses. All these lenses share a commonality: they are all M42 lenses. I love the M42 standard. Canon and Nikon, and later Pentax are all proprietary; the M42 is not. We begin with the Helios 44-4 M.
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First Hand Review of Lomography's Light Weight Medium Format Camera - The Belair X 6-12
written by cwyeung on 2012-11-26 #gearThe Belair X 6-12 is finally available at the Lomography Gallery Store and can be given a hands-on review. For those who have pre-ordered the camera, this article can be help you familiarize yourself with the camera and understand how it works so as to minimize burning some shots on your first rolls.
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A Letter to My Canon EOS 88
written by walasiteodito on 2012-08-15 #gearI wanted a different approach on writing a review, so instead of the typical article, I wrote a letter for my Canon EOS 88.
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Lomography CN 400 ASA 35mm: A Versatile Companion
written by erikagrendel on 2012-08-14 #gearWhen I bought my first lomography camera (what is now years ago), I loaded it with the film, which seemed to me to be the best solution for a “lomography beginner”. It was the Lomography CN 400 iso film, the film which proved itself to be a versatile companion for every situation.
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Exposure Perfection with the Sekonic L 508 Light Meter
written by highdesertdan on 2012-08-02 #gearSay good bye to shutter speed and f/stop guess work with the help of one of the finest light meters available, the Sekonic L508. When you have a fully manual camera without a meter and you want absolutely predictable exposures, you need to go with a light meter that nails it every time.
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Kodacolor II 110 Film for Color Prints (Expired 1982)
written by erinwoodgatesphotography on 2012-08-01 #gearWhile on summer holiday at our friend's family cabin in Cape Breton, Canada this year, I happened to be looking through the drawers to find a place to put something and came across an old camera in a box. It had sat there for 20 long summers and winters, forgotten, until this little Lomographer came to stay, poked through some draws and got it developed.
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Recesky 35mm TLR: Fun All Day with My Plastic Companion
written by impaktor on 2012-07-30 #gear #videosThe Recesky is probably the smallest 35mm TLR camera out there, and for sure the cheapest. This is a fun, DIY (do it yourself) kit that takes about 1-3 hours to assemble, after which you can have a ton of fun shooting with it.
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Quick Tips for Using the 35 mm Back+ with the Diana F+
written by raejk14 on 2012-07-27 #gear #tutorialsAfter cutting off lots of heads and feet (in my photos!) when using the 35 mm Back+ on my Diana, I finally came up with a simple way to get great shots -- even if you forget that you're shooting a different format!
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Tudorcolor XLX 200: Cheap at Quarter of the Price
written by blanches_nickelodeon on 2012-07-27 #gear #peopleTudorcolor XLX 200 is a cheap, possibly rebranded version of a quality C41 film at a fraction of the cost. Used as test film for two newly purchased SLR's read on to see if Tudor is a King of Film or a fat lump of lard. Sorry for the poor Henry The VIII analogy.
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Expired Konica VX 200: A Great LC-A Companion
written by romanfrozzt on 2012-07-24 #gearIt's raw. It's grainy. It has poor dynamic range. It's a leak-catcher. It's expired Konica VX (35mm, 200 ISO), and it's soooo awesome! Learn more about this great partner for the Lomo LC-A after the jump!
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Kiev 4 AM: A Silent Sniper
written by kingdjin on 2012-07-09 #gearLet me introduce my latest purchase: a beautiful and very silent Soviet camera, the Kiev 4 (AM version).
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Inovar Camera: Sham Lens Reflex, but Still Okay
written by brandkow93 on 2012-07-09 #gearThe Inovar Camera is a completely plastic camera that is similar to an SLR in design but...well, isn't an SLR. Its plastic lens, combined with cross processed film, produces great results. This camera has some surprising features. Learn more and see some sample photos in this review.
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Zenit E: The Sturdy Metal Heart of Russian Photography
written by reminator on 2012-07-05 #gear #peopleThe Zenit E, one of Russia's first and finest! The well-known Russian tank, a camera with a cold, metal heart. You have got your hands on one of these fine babies but how do you load/unload your film, what lenses do you need, or does it even work properly?! I hope most of you will know how to get along with their Russian friend after reading this guide!
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My First Roll with a Kiev 4 Camera
written by sirio174 on 2012-07-04 #gearHere you can see some photos taken with my Kiev 4 camera. It's an awesome rangefinder camera, which I owned for some months last year.
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Kodak HIE: The Undisputed King of Infared Film
written by brandkow93 on 2012-07-03 #gearKodak HIE is recognized by pretty much every film photographer as the greatest infared film ever. Now discontinued, supply is very scarce and shooting a roll is a privilege. I was lucky enough to find a roll for very cheap, and I waited for the perfect day to shoot this perfect IR film.
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The Crisp and Delicious Olympus OM-10
written by michell on 2012-07-02 #gear #peopleThe Olympus OM-10 handles amazingly easy, and yet, offers so many possibilities. You will definitely want to try this camera!
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AGFA CT Precisa 200: A Film with the Pox
written by wil6ka on 2012-06-28 #gearWe are all in love with the marvelous and unchallenged pinnacle of colour-cross-explosion of the Agfa CT Precisa 100. In the quest to find films with likewise features, I looked in the neighborhood and found another gangsta: the Agfa CT Precisa 200. But, this black sheep in the family surprised me with unprecedented effects. This film is sick – it has the pox!
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Smena Symbol: Easy and Quick!
written by kingdjin on 2012-06-28 #gearHave you found one of this but you are not so convinced? Read more about it and see some photos after the jump!
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Zenit EM: A Russian Tank
written by brandkow93 on 2012-06-26 #gearLooking for a reliable shooter that's tough as nails? Let Community Member @brandkow93 show you how the Zenit EM fares as a possible candidate.
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The Magic Emulsion: Agfa Ultra 100
written by frauspatzi on 2012-06-25 #gearI found this film in a film bundle. The Agfa Ultra is a very nice film, but not very easy to get. Take a look at the photos I shot using this magic emulsion after the jump!
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