LOMOGRAPHY is making others do a double-take on those travel shots you've just posted.
One of the most satisfying sounds in the world is the snap of a shutter and then the few seconds of film softly crunching as you roll your way towards your next shot.
Alas, I am talking about the rekindled wonder in old-school photography, powered by the always evolving art of Lomography.
Lomography is mad about taking pictures not "taken" seriously. Bursting with action and colors, it's a world of photos where skewed perspectives, odd framing, and awkward poses are forgiven and celebrated.
Ready to shoot photos that will make others do double-take? Here are some tips to help you choose your perfect Lomography camera travel sidekick:
First of all, You Need Some (Really Basic) Skills..
Most Lomo cameras are built to be point-and-shoot, though you can save yourself from the dire pitfalls of wasted film if you're willing to absorb some photography basics while you're still starting.
A couple of must-knows: film ISOs, loading a camera properly, Macro or Infinity aperture controls, or what conditions are considered Sunny or Cloudy (Google is your friend!)
True to the lomo way, you're free to learn as you shoot but know that your snapshots will be more spot-on if you learn the basics right.
Face Value - Are you the kind who cares about shape, weight, and form? Lomo cameras come in different bodies and faces, each one crafted to be unique and practical in their own right.
In choosing your lomo,
know how you intend to lug it around when you use it-do you want it around your neck or in your pocket? Are you cool with grabbing it from an accessible backpack compartment?
The most versatile is the "average" camera size, a little smaller than a block of butter that can easily fit in your pocket. Though for fashionista folk who despite bulging pockets, there's the chunky-jewelry-sized Diana Mini. Those who don't mind carrying bulk may be rewarded as instantly as the wallet-size polaroids of the fuji Instax.
Pictures in all shapes and sizes - Lomography pictures come in three main shapes based on film format: 35mm (rectangle), 120 (square), and instant pocket (pocket-size rectangle) formats, where each camera is loyal to a single photo format. Visit some sites online and browse the camera's micro sites to view the photos they can take and take your pick.
For beginners, I highly suggest a camera that takes 35mm photos since this will be your most accessible, cheapest, and most flavorful in terms of film choices (regular, color-tinted, black-and-white, "expired", etc), plus they come in 26-shots variants vs the 120 film format's 12-ony roll. Fuji Instax's instant film cartridges are non-brainers to use but come at a steep price (10 shots per cartridge, php 30 per photo).
Photo-Funky - Besides film formats, you're free to dazzle the world by taking photos from lenses of special type Lomography cameras. To name a few: there are multi-lensed action or super/samplers, the Fish Eye, and the colorsplash.
Note that just as picture formats go, each special effects is available only to a specific camera. Feel free to browse their site for sample photos.Matters of the Pocket and Beyond
Well, I'm warning you now: it can get addicting.
Lomography practices your budgeting balance as it makes you consider the holy trinity you'll need so shell out cast for: the camera, the rolls of film, and the developing costs. Accessories are optional
.We've provided some prices of popular camera models to get you started and stores that carry them.
For film rolls I suggest beginning with the cheapest ones you can find easily available at most photo developing centers. Then experiment with film brand (yes Fujifilm and Kodak look different!) and types (I'm a fan of the oversaturated ones).
As for developing films, get your rolls processed as Film-to-CD in places like Digiprint (which will even deliver your new DVD release at your doorstep!), where your photos will be compiles in JPEG format ina Cd, shipped with your negatives for keeps.
I travel with three (okay, sometimes four) cameras in hand-my trusty Diana Mini, my phone camera, a digital SLR, and sometimes my fuji Instax. When I feel like I've seen enough digital pictures of a certain places I'll take out my analogue camera, snap away, and get secretly giddy with excitement. Whether grainy, blurry, or miraculously perfect, I know that when my Lomography photos come out, it's going to boggle me and make me see my latest travel destination as I've never seen it myself before.
One of the most satisfying sounds in the world is the snap of a shutter and then the few seconds of film softly crunching as you roll your way towards your next shot.
Alas, I am talking about the rekindled wonder in old-school photography, powered by the always evolving art of Lomography.
Lomography is mad about taking pictures not "taken" seriously. Bursting with action and colors, it's a world of photos where skewed perspectives, odd framing, and awkward poses are forgiven and celebrated.
Ready to shoot photos that will make others do double-take? Here are some tips to help you choose your perfect Lomography camera travel sidekick:
First of all, You Need Some (Really Basic) Skills..
Most Lomo cameras are built to be point-and-shoot, though you can save yourself from the dire pitfalls of wasted film if you're willing to absorb some photography basics while you're still starting.
A couple of must-knows: film ISOs, loading a camera properly, Macro or Infinity aperture controls, or what conditions are considered Sunny or Cloudy (Google is your friend!)
True to the lomo way, you're free to learn as you shoot but know that your snapshots will be more spot-on if you learn the basics right.
Face Value - Are you the kind who cares about shape, weight, and form? Lomo cameras come in different bodies and faces, each one crafted to be unique and practical in their own right.
In choosing your lomo,
know how you intend to lug it around when you use it-do you want it around your neck or in your pocket? Are you cool with grabbing it from an accessible backpack compartment?
The most versatile is the "average" camera size, a little smaller than a block of butter that can easily fit in your pocket. Though for fashionista folk who despite bulging pockets, there's the chunky-jewelry-sized Diana Mini. Those who don't mind carrying bulk may be rewarded as instantly as the wallet-size polaroids of the fuji Instax.
Pictures in all shapes and sizes - Lomography pictures come in three main shapes based on film format: 35mm (rectangle), 120 (square), and instant pocket (pocket-size rectangle) formats, where each camera is loyal to a single photo format. Visit some sites online and browse the camera's micro sites to view the photos they can take and take your pick.
For beginners, I highly suggest a camera that takes 35mm photos since this will be your most accessible, cheapest, and most flavorful in terms of film choices (regular, color-tinted, black-and-white, "expired", etc), plus they come in 26-shots variants vs the 120 film format's 12-ony roll. Fuji Instax's instant film cartridges are non-brainers to use but come at a steep price (10 shots per cartridge, php 30 per photo).
Photo-Funky - Besides film formats, you're free to dazzle the world by taking photos from lenses of special type Lomography cameras. To name a few: there are multi-lensed action or super/samplers, the Fish Eye, and the colorsplash.
Note that just as picture formats go, each special effects is available only to a specific camera. Feel free to browse their site for sample photos.Matters of the Pocket and Beyond
Well, I'm warning you now: it can get addicting.
Lomography practices your budgeting balance as it makes you consider the holy trinity you'll need so shell out cast for: the camera, the rolls of film, and the developing costs. Accessories are optional
.We've provided some prices of popular camera models to get you started and stores that carry them.
For film rolls I suggest beginning with the cheapest ones you can find easily available at most photo developing centers. Then experiment with film brand (yes Fujifilm and Kodak look different!) and types (I'm a fan of the oversaturated ones).
As for developing films, get your rolls processed as Film-to-CD in places like Digiprint (which will even deliver your new DVD release at your doorstep!), where your photos will be compiles in JPEG format ina Cd, shipped with your negatives for keeps.
I travel with three (okay, sometimes four) cameras in hand-my trusty Diana Mini, my phone camera, a digital SLR, and sometimes my fuji Instax. When I feel like I've seen enough digital pictures of a certain places I'll take out my analogue camera, snap away, and get secretly giddy with excitement. Whether grainy, blurry, or miraculously perfect, I know that when my Lomography photos come out, it's going to boggle me and make me see my latest travel destination as I've never seen it myself before.
Where to Get E'm:
Try searching online or visit your local store for inquiries. And for film any film will do.
Source
Try searching online or visit your local store for inquiries. And for film any film will do.
Source
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