Exploring 110 Format with Miquel Soler: Tips and Reflections on His Analogue Journey

In this new interview, we reconnect with photographer Miquel Soler, a regular presence in the Lomography community, who shares his experience with the Lomomatic 110, highlighting his spontaneous and creative approach. Throughout the conversation, Miquel offers practical tips on using the 110 format and reflects on his evolution in analogue photography. He also gives us a deeper look into his visual style and how he’s incorporated different cameras, such as the Spinner 360, and a variety of techniques into his work.

Hi Miquel, welcome back to our magazine! You’ve tried a wide range of Lomography cameras and films over the years. How has your relationship with analogue photography evolved since your early experiments?

Honestly, over the years I feel like my work has really solidified. When I started tinkering with my grandfather’s camera 12 or 13 years ago, I had barely any knowledge and made a lot of mistakes. Now I’m much more confident in the details—what film to use, which lens to carry, what time of day to shoot, and so on.

You recently shared a vibrant series of shots taken with the Lomomatic 110. What was your experience like with this camera?

The 110 format had always intrigued me, mainly because it’s so small. In fact, when I saw the negatives, it reminded me of Super 16 mm film. I really liked that the camera is even smaller than a point-and-shoot and works in a very similar way. The coolest part is how discreet it is—it really gives you an advantage when shooting street photography, helping you go unnoticed.

The Lomomatic 110 offers features like zone focusing and automatic exposure. What settings did you use for your photos?

Personally, I used the flash a lot. I figured that with lower sensitivity films (ISO 100 and 200), that extra light would come in handy—and I was right. Everything else is pretty straightforward, although sometimes you forget to switch the focus dial when you want to shoot quickly.

What makes the 110 format special?

I think 110 is special because it was super popular during my parents’ generation. Also, for someone who doesn’t know much about photography or who’s worried about ruining their photos, it’s perfect—there’s zero risk of messing things up.

You also experimented with the Spinner 360. In what situations or types of photography do you think this camera works best?

The Spinner 360 is a really fun camera to experiment with. At first, you might think it’s best for landscapes or open spaces, but when you get creative with it, the results are really unique. I actually took it with me to Serbia and ended up using it at a Balkan music festival—it helped me capture some great moments from a totally different perspective. I think it’s the perfect complement to your everyday camera.

Your work often has a cinematic feel and strong atmosphere. How would you describe your visual language and what inspires it?

I love observing the things around me and analyzing what’s happening in those surroundings. That’s why I’m so fascinated with street photography, especially when I travel to new places. Capturing certain spaces or fleeting elements that pass in front of me—that’s what inspires me: the chance to freeze something that fascinates me in time.

You’ve also worked with Lomography’s 110 films — could you share your thoughts on shooting with Orca 100 B&W and Color Tiger 110 ISO 200?

Honestly, I was really surprised by both. The Color Tiger has very interesting tones—it reminded me a bit of Kodak’s ColorPlus—and in low light situations, it gave me great results when paired with flash. The Orca, on the other hand, has moderate grain and strong contrast. I think if I shot with this camera again, I’d definitely go for that film.

Beyond this collaboration, are you currently working on any personal projects you’d like to share with our community?

Actually, I’ve got several projects I haven’t published yet. It’s been an intense work year and, as usual, I’ve left my personal stuff for last. Right now, I have two ideas in mind. The first is about another one of my passions: cooking. I’d love to create a project that connects food and my family. The second one is about Japan—I’ve been there five times, so I’d like to do something with all the photos I’ve taken over the years.

I just want to encourage everyone to try out new formats and products like the ones from Lomography. We sometimes get so caught up in chasing the perfect, sharp photo with the most beautiful colors that we forget how fun it is to experiment and learn. And of course, a huge thank you to Lomography for giving me the opportunity to test their products over the years and for keeping analogue photography alive.

Thank you very much Miquel for sharing your experience, advice, and wonderful photos. Visit his Instagram and website to see more of his work.

written by ainethuici on 2025-06-05 #gear #people #spain #110-film #spinner-360 #color-tiger #lomomatic #orca-100 Share Article