Photo : Lomography Diana+ Medium Format Camera
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from: Lomography
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Lomography
Color: Black, Seafoam Green
EAN: 0839228005500
Label: Lomography
Manufacturer: Lomography
Model: Diana+
Publisher: Lomography
Sales Rank: 14317
Studio: Lomography
Features:- Plastic lens, two shutter settings, three aperture settings, and manual focus are a faithful reproduction of the classic Diana
- Removable lens and super-small aperture for pinhole images
- Two image formats: 12 or 16 square shots on a standard 120 roll
- Standard tripod thread and a small shutter lock
- Includes a "Diana Vignettes" photo and story book; 2-year warranty
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Product Description:
Dating back to the early 1960's, the all-plastic Diana camera is a cult legend -famous for its its dreamy, radiant, and lo-fi images. The brand new Diana+ is a faithful reproduction and a loving homage to the classic Diana - with a few new features tossed in. Its plastic lens, 2 shutter settings (daylight & 'B'), 3 aperture settings, and manual focus are all hallmarks of the original Diana. But on top of that, the Diana+ offers a removable lens and super-small aperture for pinhole images, two image formats (12 or 16 square shots on a standard 120 roll), an endless panorama feature that allows for unlimited and nearly seamless panoramic shots, and both a standard tripod thread & shutter lock for easy shake-free long exposures. Each package includes the beautiful 'Diana Vignettes' book - packed with over 200 pages of Diana history, Diana+ images, and truly off-the-wall short stories. Uses all varieties of medium format 120 film. The Big Picture (Forget All About It) Seriously, just put it all out of your mind. We'll no longer look for the big picture, and there will be no more getting an overview or stepping back to take it all in. All of these concepts imply an abrupt halt to activity - a conscious pause of your natural drive and instincts. As we say day in and day out: Be fast. Who's got the time to consider the implications when close to a million tremendous potential photos are streaming right past your nose? No Diana owner worth
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - It is what it is.
I don't know that I like my Diana as much as I like my Holga (I'm not keen on the Diana's design where the film spools are concerned; it has a nasty habit of tearing the film instead of advancing it), but as cheap medium-format cameras go, it's pretty good. The Diana, like most fixed-focus cameras, tends to prefer portrait work. Its primary advantage, other than price, is its appearance: It's a cute, silly little thing that breaks down people's inhibitions and makes even the most camera-shy subjects ... Read More
Rating:  - don't think, just shoot
this is a cute fun little camera. i'm still getting used to it. i've been using 35mm film for it, and i had a few bad pictures, but every now end then this camera will take an amazing picture. Lightleaks do happen, so i had to go buy some black electric tape to cover up the red window in the back. it does take some getting used to, but its very easy to use. the only thing is, it's made out of plastic so leaving it in a heated area is a big No-no. and you have to be careful not to drop it.
Rating:  - fun camera, but expensive habit
with all the unpredictability of this plastic camera, it makes some of the most interesting photos. if you like those shots that have light leakages and an overall vignette effect, this camera is for you. i don't have a say with this in comparison to the holga, and i've heard that these newer imitations aren't as great as the true vintage dianas, but for $50 it does the job. buying film and processing it at a professional photography lab is expensive (about $14 to purchase and develop one roll of film), ... Read More
Rating:  - Diana +
I haven't had very good luck with this camera. it was hard to load - I shoot with a medium format camera, so am used to the spooling - but this is particularly hard to load and then the film didn't advance correctly. i'm going to keep trying though, as i love the idea of it. also, i have not been able to get the front off to use as a pinhole. i'm afraid i'm going to break it.
Rating: - Fun..but...
I like doing pinhole photos with this camera. It really needs a cable release tho.
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