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russmorris
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« on: August 19, 2009, 07:33:41 PM »
... looks kinda cool.

$60 US

http://tinyurl.com/nw4tzp

Not as expensive as the BBF. 35mm, square + half-frame.

I'm thinkin' this little thing might make its way into my collection.

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« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2009, 07:58:59 PM »
Hmmmm...
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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2009, 08:26:21 PM »
Ordered!
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2009, 03:08:41 AM »
i have a vague urge to buy one, but i know i'd never use it more than twice (like my holga 135bc and most every other toy 35mm camera i have). i'd rather get something nicer. and that mini font is ass-ugly.
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2009, 03:18:22 AM »
but ass-ugly in a way that'll look cool in 20 years, or maybe not :)
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2009, 05:54:00 AM »
Too many cameras, not enough time...
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2009, 07:27:31 AM »
I'll be giving this one a pass I think. Buying new toycameras just feels wrong. Sure I bought a few Holgas a few years back, but since then it's been 2nd hand gear only...anyway, like many here I have too many cameras these days so a 35mm 'Diana' isn't enough of a draw for me. Also, I agree w/ Sean, something about 35mm doesn't really say "toy camera" to me, like 120 or 127 do.
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2009, 08:00:12 AM »
Good for you guys! I'll have some fun with it and report back. Cool?
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2009, 08:31:58 AM »
Somehow reminds me of the miniature Leica replicas Minox used to make... minus the quality
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2009, 09:22:47 AM »
So the new Lomo mystery camera has appeared. I guess it makes sense that they're building a product line off their faux Diana.

I'll pass. The Olympus Pen E is way more 'cute.'
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2009, 09:45:15 AM »
Hey Russ, how come you're a Guest all of a sudden? Anything wrong w/ your account? Let me know if you need some help.

Also, despite my generally 'not interested' tone re this little toycam, I really would love to see how you get on with it and would love to hear what you think of it after you've shot a roll or two.
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2009, 12:08:03 PM »
quite interesting  Smiley
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2009, 03:17:52 PM »
I guess enthusiasm (or the lack thereof) probably (for some unknown reason) p***** Russ off...

Even if I'm not that enthusiastic about the product, I still would want to be wowed.
When it comes to discovering new cameras, I always like to be surprised (especially when it goes against my original opinion).

The move to the Mini Diana, at least to me, sounds like highly predictable and logical from the part of Lomography. When the users have to struggle to get their roll of 120 processed (especially color), they tend to shoot less. 35mm is so ubiquitous that the move to the format makes sense to me.
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2009, 03:29:34 PM »
thanks for posting Russ - I'm looking forward to seeing your opinion and results with the camera
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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2009, 05:27:41 PM »
I'd prefer spend a bit more and get the Blackbird...
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« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2009, 06:30:32 PM »
Quote from: ed.wenn on August 20, 2009, 07:27:31 AM
I'll be giving this one a pass I think. Buying new toycameras just feels wrong. Sure I bought a few Holgas a few years back, but since then it's been 2nd hand gear only...anyway, like many here I have too many cameras these days so a 35mm 'Diana' isn't enough of a draw for me. Also, I agree w/ Sean, something about 35mm doesn't really say "toy camera" to me, like 120 or 127 do.
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« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2009, 06:54:11 PM »
As I've said a hundred times before....when the Lomo people develop a Holga or Diana where you can advance to the next frame like a 35mm camera....I am the least interested in anything else they are offering. I mean it would be IDEAL to have an advance mechanism where you don't have to peel your eyes while looking to see what and where the number is and the like. Especially when shooting at night, indoors and so on. Right?! Hell, I think this is something Randy can do also. I'm going to bed...
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« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2009, 09:20:55 AM »
like I said - it doesn't interest me, but I'd love to see what you can do with it Russ. 
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« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2009, 06:48:05 AM »


Now, if only Fuji would listen to my emails and do something about this segment... Shogani.
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« Reply #19 on: August 24, 2009, 05:11:19 PM »
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Now, if only Fuji would listen to my emails and do something about this segment... Shogani.
What about a petition ?
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« Reply #20 on: August 25, 2009, 02:53:44 AM »
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In the lesser chattering classes they do make a correlation between a man and the size of his car, is this the same with the size of his camera?
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« Reply #21 on: August 25, 2009, 06:56:03 AM »
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In the lesser chattering classes they do make a correlation between a man and the size of his car, is this the same with the size of his camera?

You Aussies....always talking about the size of your c....ameras.
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« Reply #22 on: August 25, 2009, 07:01:02 AM »
Quote from: Francois on August 20, 2009, 03:17:52 PM
...35mm is so ubiquitous that the move to the format makes sense to me.

This of course is the point of it all. We're so immersed here in film & related esoterica (non-perjorative use of that made-up word there, pop pickers  Wink Cheesy) that we - meaning "I" - almost always miss the mainstream perspective. Francois is bang on the money. If I made Dianas, then moving to 35mm would be an obvious thing to do to increase sales.

(Forgive me. I had a glass or two of wine at lunch and am not feeling myself)
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« Reply #23 on: August 25, 2009, 07:07:37 AM »
Quote from: ed.wenn on August 25, 2009, 07:01:02 AM
(Forgive me. I had a glass or two of wine at lunch and am not feeling myself)

Well fill us in on the goss, who is?
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