Lomography

The LC-A is the legendary Russian camera that started the creative analogue movement known as Lomography and it's got a loyal cult following worldwide. Don't have your own piece of photographic history yet? Maybe these inspiring LC-A photos—as well as some helpful reviews and tipsters—will convince you to buy your own LC-A+ today!

Photos by blue-0610, lucaro, ccwu, albeelee, and ohlordy

Who knew that those three little letters could be so inspiring and iconic? For me, the LC-A+ (from the Russian Lomo Kompact Automat) is successful because of the three features highlighted in its name.

Photos by peropero, stoonja, mrmaart, cocaneonkamerasutra, and paula412

Let’s start with Automat. The camera is built with an innovative auto-exposure meter (usually only available on very expensive professional cameras) which allows you to take beautiful photos in virtually any lighting condition—even in low-light and at night! This means there’s less settings for you to fuss with and more moments captured in film!

Photos by jeahh, grindhousegirl, gocchin, xabimetal_13, and toonboy7

Next is that it’s compact. It may be small and pocketable but it’s a solid and robust camera outfitted with a superb Minitar lens that could rival its clunkier and more complex SLR counterparts. With its f/2.8 aperture and zone-focusing, creating exquisite images is made simple.

Photos by ohlordy, chory35, gauthierdumonde, lawypop, and adventuresinanalog

Combine these two together and you’re bound to be a master of the Lomo look that’s got film photographers the world over hooked. It’s also got a multiple exposure switch so you can shoot interesting doubles, as well as many other compatible accessories that make photography fun to (lomo)learn and easy to (lomo)love!

Photos by 134340, hyn1018, kikuzumi, ccwu, and panelomo

You might also like:

• Today in History: The LOMO LC-A is Born (1984)
• 50 of the Best Lomo LC-A+ MX Photos!
• 20 Festive LC-A+ Photos
• Daydreams: 50 Stunning LC-A Daytime Photos
• Nighthawks: 50 Breathtaking LC-A Night Shots

Researching on the LC-A? Check out these Reviews:

• Reviews on Rewind: LC-A Cameras
• Reviews on Rewind: Films for Daytime Shooting with LC-A Cameras
• Reviews on Rewind: Films for Nighttime Shooting with LC-A Cameras

Feeling experimental? Try some DIY Tipsters:

• Taking Back Tipsters: LC-A Tips
• Taking Back Tipsters: More LC-A+ Tips
• Drop Dead Gorgeous Multiple Exposures with the Lomo LC-A

The Lomo LC-A+ is known worldwide for its amazing features: automatic exposure, extended ISO range, and multiple and long exposure capabilities. Get your own Lomo LC-A+ now!