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What kind of angle do you usually use to shoot your shots? I do understand that everyone uses different camera angles due to the subject one likes to capture. However, what I always try to do when I shoot is to have a low angle. When you hold your camera and shoot with the low angle, you can definitely gain a different result on your film! You can change your world by changing your angle!
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Some time ago I spent a year in Costa Rica. During this time I learned a lot about how to capture the most beautiful creatures on film. Let me share a few tips with you.
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You may have noticed that mounting your LC-A+ or LC-Wide on a tripod causes a big problem: the MX and HF/FF-S buttons are no longer accessible. The same happens when you attach Fritz the Blitz using the adapter kit. But don’t despair, read on for a quick fix!
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Diana Mini isn’t the best choice for dark Finnish winter, so I decided to get something brighter. Budget was low and this Soviet wonder seemed to be just what I wanted..but was it after all?
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Most analog cameras have a black foam type material to isolate the light of the enclosure which houses the reel. This prevents light from leaking and to ensure the reels' integrity. Since this material degrades over time, here I explain a simple trick to replace this item with another alternative.
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In order to close the composition topic of these “Tipsteroids”, we have to speak about the relationship between some kind of subjects and the film format, in terms of composition. Understanding WHY the result with the square format is so amazing, will give you also the abilities to compose better your pictures with your Lubitel 166+.
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Have you entered a Lomography Gallery store and felt envious of their camera display? The table or shelves used to entice every customer to go and buy one. The collection of all the cameras for sale are neatly piled inside a box with all its accessories, manuals or a photo book. Sealed as a proof that its brand new. Want to maintain the quality of your camera? You might want to consider my recommendation. Read on.
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Do you want to scan your negatives a different way? I have the solution, you don't even need a scanner! Just keep reading and you'll see! :)
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Continuing with the techniques of composition of a square format image, it’s really important to understand how to fit some technical features of the camera (in this case the Lubitel 166+), with the composition of pictures, so that you have consciousness of what you’re doing, while shooting.
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It’s springtime. Photographers start to go out and restart with nature photography (with or without human subjects), using the better light conditions of spring. What kind of tips are there about taking pictures with nature as a main subject or background? Are there some fixed “rules”?
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Diana F+ Cuvée Prestige is the first 120 camera I ever had. Now, I am falling in down in love with her classic-sexy square frame and its romantic color tone.
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It has the same fun size, light weight, awesome features, super easy focus zones, and vintage look as the LC-A+ BUT! with the amazing original Russian Lens.
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Le Pigeon is a Montreal-based photographer who chooses to shoot 35mm over digital. He has recently joined the artists at The Print Atelier, and we got to chat with him about his works - Check it out after the jump!
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Finally spring has arrived! Ready to get out and shoot amazing pictures? Have your gear ready? Have you properly cleaned you camera and lens from the winter dust? Here are a few tips on how I clean mine.
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The square format requires a completely different approach in terms of composition. In particular the classical rules of composition cannot really be applied, like the “rule of thirds” or similar. Let’s see why this is true and how to improve the composition of square format pictures.
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Sometimes, cleaning will not only get your camera sparkling clean, it will actually fix it when (seemingly) broken!
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In celebration of all things analogue, consider this fun offline endeavor today: go to a part of your city you've never explored before!
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Want to store your camera gear safely but don't have a dry box or a camera shelf? Don't worry, the lunch bag has your back! This common item can be found in almost any supermarket or even in your own house. If you're a frugal Lomographer like me, who doesn't have money to buy camera shelves, then this tipster is for you!
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In celebration of all things analogue, consider this fun offline endeavor today: ask a stranger to take a photo of you!
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Here's a quick fix for that large Russian Lubitel tripod thread!