Electra
2025-09-03 11:02:11
Still testing out this retro camera and thoroughly enjoying it! Note to future purchasers, this camera LOVES LIGHT - seems to take best photos in bright daylight - or close-ups with the flash - attached are two photos I recently took, one of a couple at a Day of the Dead celebration (flash) and the other my mom with our dog (daylight - no flash) I'm currently using 120 B&W film - The Diana F+ is my "art camera" and a refreshing change from my others that I use. Facebook/net has terrific Lomography sites - advise you to tap into same for tips and sharing photos, camera advice.BE AWARE: - This camera uses 120 film - I purchase mine at a local camera store - you most likely won't be able to find film at your local CVS, Walgreens, etc. We're talking film purchase at specialty camera stores or online.I'd like to find a camera case - shoulder strap - that accepts the flash/hot shoe as well - at present, I use a large shoulder strap purse.
K.C.
2025-07-23 14:39:01
Got this camera and had a Blast! It's easy to use but offers plenty of room to learn and fine tune your film techniques. The medium format is fun and I shot some great pictures with it, however I completely suggest getting the 35mm back for this camera. The camera has been sturdy for me, I've had no problems and it seems as long as i treat it fairly well it should last a long time for a plastic camera. I've also used a Holga too, and I strongly recommend this camera. You get a lot more options and add-ons with the Diana. good luck, take some fun pictures.
Aron
2025-07-13 15:55:51
If you understand this cameras flaws, you will understand it's strengths. In gentle understanding hands she will jump to life and astound you with her unique perspectives. When getting aquainted with her, take her on a nice picnic date on a nice bright sunny day. Diana is a sunny day kind of girl, not found of overcast days. She's famous for her light leaks, which are stunning if you've never seen them. Totally unique, no other camera can take pics quite like her.Advice; use quality film! If you use cheap film don't expect brilliance. I've used 4 rolls of Fuji Film color 400 and the results were less than stunning. Ask the developer to saturate the color, as the color will seem weak when processed on standard settings. The developer will know what you mean. I've shot 2 rolls with Lomography black and white 100 and I was shocked! Totally gorgeous contrasts and depth! When starting out I suggest shelling out and buying nice film, as it will give you a better understanding of what medium format can do.The bad; made out of plastic. Light as a feather, but could easily break, so be gentle! And never force the film to advance as it could break the mechanism.I recommend shelling out and buying the deluxe kit which comes with all the lenses and accessories. It's way cheaper than buying it all piecemeal. I have the fisheye lens which makes for some great shots in black and white!
Luna is Love
2025-06-03 13:23:35
very light, like it says it's a toy - cheap made
Customer
2025-05-28 14:46:02
I got this as a gift for my brother - he loves it, has been playing with it, very happy. But if your giving it as a gift, you need to buy 120 medium format film (as opposed to regular 35mm film). This is NOT included with the kit, and you'll have to go a camera shop to get it (i.e. not wal-mart). Interestingly, you do not need batteries - except for the flash (1 AA).Not a big deal, but luckily I realized the need in time to purchase the film, because Christmas presents are more fun if you can play with them right away.Would definitely buy this again. Probably not for a very young child unless they're really serious about cameras - has manual focus, lots of fiddly settings - fun for my 30 year old architect brother, not great for an eight year old (I imagine). Have yet to see the pictures it takes to see if they're really that unique - will try to update.
J. Choe
2025-05-18 20:57:10
I don't understand Lomography. I used this camera a lot and tried to figure it out. I tried to "get it." However, in the end, it's just a sucky, cheaply-made, expensive camera.The lens sucks. I don't think I was able to get a clear photo out of this camera. Sure, it's not meant to get super-sharp photos. It's suppose to have that lo-fi look. Also, the viewfinder, for a medium-format camera, sucks. It is hard to frame correctly. My photos end up badly framed.I don't know. Maybe I'm more of a purist to tolerate a super-blurry, heavily vignetted, cheap-o plastic camera. If I wanted the lo-fi, dreamy look, I rather just do it in post. This was a waste of money and time.
Rbaker
2025-03-23 12:31:27
I've had fun with this camera and enjoy using it. Is SO nice having a camera that weighs nothing! If you like basic cameras, plastic lenses, and no frills then this is a nice low cost choice. Regarding the cost - the up charge for the flash attachment is ridiculously overpriced and its a very cheap, weak flash. Looks real cool but its a rip. Don't know if they sell it separately but Lomography makes an adapter that allows you to attache a hot shoe flash to this camera. With that you can find an almost as cool, more powerfull flash on Ebay for less. Regarding the camera there seems to be a parallax issue - don't put the subject matter at the top of the viewfinder because it will be cut off. My only real complaint is that loading film is a pain in the rear. Major pain. Do not make this camera your first 120 film size camera unless you are a patient individual. Its very easy to start the film on the take-up spool slightly off and then, after you close the camera, and begin to wind the camera to the first shot, you find that the take-up spool jams. You can only fix this by opening the camera, removing the film and hand winding the film back onto the source spool. I've been doing 120 film photography for decades and this still happened to me, only once so far. The only other thing of concern is that the plastic tabs that hold the spools to the camera, that have to be bent to allow insertion of the spools, are VERY thin and look like they would break if you looked at them hard. Have fun!
audur anna kristjansdottir
2025-02-23 20:29:34
Perfect
Sabina M.
2025-02-05 10:09:24
Non conoscevo la parola Lomografia e quando ho indagato sulla filosofia di questo vocabolo mi sono imbattuta in questa toy camera: la curiosità è stata talmente tanta cho ho deciso di regalarmela per natale.I timori iniziali erano tanti: in parecchi blog o comunque recensione sparse su internet leggevo di risultati quasi disastrosi alla prima esperienza. Dal canto mio invece posso dire che l'esperienza è stata molto interessante: errori ne ho fatti ma tutto sommato la soddisfazione c'è stata!Riporto qualche esperienza:- ho utilizzato una pellicola da 120 iso 400. Foto fatta di notte e verso Natale scorso, e nello specifico all'ombra riflessa al muro di casa dei rami di un alberto (la luce proveniva da un lampione stradale): tempo di posa 8 secondi: la foto uscita è risultata molto (troppo chiara); ora so che dovrei mantenermi sui 3-4 secondi di esposizione.- foto fatta dall'alto (nello specifico da sopra una sedia) a mio nipote seduto sul divano: ho centrato l'immagine di nipote nel mirino. Foto ottenuta: La testa è parzialmente tagliata = l'immagine vista nel mirino non corrisponde a quanto si sta fotografando per cui da ricordarsi di considerare circa 40 cm in più (in alto) rispetto all'immagine che si vuole fotografare.L'obiettivo è di plastica per cui non si ha la definizione delle digitali di oggi. Le foto stampate mi riportano al passato: uno stile fotografico che rievoca la mia infanzia. Foto quadrate (10x10). Immagini impresse in foto che non "perfette" (come succede per le digitali che oramai gestiscono il tutto ), anzi: foto che definirei "umane", con i loro pregi e i loro difetti.Mi piace questa Lomografia e proprio per questo la macchina fotografica è sempre nella mia borsa e mi accompagna in ogni ovunque.Non cercavo la perfezione "digitale", anzi! , cercavo di catturare ciò che i miei occhi vedono: e con Diana tutto ciò mi è possibile.
Gema
2025-01-18 18:24:40
Fue para un regalo y a la persona le gustó mucho. Ya la he regalado en tres ocasiones. En esta ocasión vino muy completa con un libro muy práctico. LLegó en la fecha estimada y todas las veces que la hemos regalado ha gustado mucho.
Customer
2025-01-17 15:11:26
It's a fun camera. It's made of plastic so be mindful of that when winding. It's a great camera!
Nathan Srivastava
2024-12-15 16:44:23
Film spool was missing inside the camera