Is the Diana Mini worth it?

The downfall of the Diana Mini is also its most endearing feature, which is, of course, the fact that it’s plastic. The plastic lens creates vignetting and a dreamy, blurred quality. So if you’re into tack-sharp pixel-peeping, this camera is most definitely not for you.

What film does Diana Mini use?

The Diana Mini shoots 35mm film and produces dreamy, lo-fi shots. The camera lets you choose between half-frame and square frame shots. It also features a Bulb mode function which allows you to take long exposures and crazy light streaks!

How do you use Lomography Diana Mini?

1. Loading the Film. Turn the rear door switch [1] to “open” and slide the rear door off.
2. Before Taking a Photo. Set the focusing distance.
3. Start Shooting! Now that the focus, aperture, shutter speed and frame mode are all set you’re ready to go!
4. Rewinding Your Film.

What film does a Diana camera take?

The Diana camera is a plastic-bodied toy camera using 120 rollfilm and 35 mm film.

What’s the difference between Holga and Diana cameras?

The Holga has an overlapping panoramic setting, while the Diana F+ comes with a panoramic mask, making it easier and a bit more precise. The Diana F+ has a convertible flash. The Diana F+ has two accessory backs, including an easy-to-use 35mm back with four frame modes, and an instant back for instant photos.

How many photos will 120 film take?

120 film looks different to 35mm and generally produces more detailed images. You can usually take between 12 and 16 photos on a 120 film roll.

Is the Lomography Diana a medium format camera?

The Diana camera is a legend—cheap and plastic, but with big medium format negatives. Lomography has long offered kits to convert it from a medium format film camera to one that uses Instax Mini film. But it’s a patchwork solution that drops a big part of the Diana’s appeal—a square image format.

What kind of camera is the Diana Instant square?

The Diana Instant Square camera from Lomography mashes the charm of a Diana F+ toy film camera with the novelty of the Instax Square format. Lomography has long offered an instant back for the F+, but this takes the concept a step further.

What is price of Lomography Diana Instant square?

The Lomography Diana Instant Square ($99) is a ground-up design for square-format Fujifilm Instax film, and manages to evoke the same charm as the original.

How does the Diana Mini 35mm camera work?

Use the quick zone-focusing system to snap into focus, and attach a wide-angle lens for a super expansive view. You can even overlap your frames for endless panoramas! Pick up an iconic Diana Flash+ to splash your subject in a dazzling burst of light.