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• Tipster: How To Build A Sutton Lens For Your LomoApparat

  written by eparrino on 2023-09-26 #tutorials

  

  The LomoApparat is the perfect camera to play with different lens attachments. We experimented with building a water-filled lens for fluidly distorted images that catapult you into another reality.

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• Alternative Printing Process: Anthotype

  written by eparrino on 2023-09-12 #tutorials #videos

  

  One of the easiest alternative printing process to try out: anthotypes are a simple and completely environmentally friendly technique to experiment with. We use the power of the sun and the sap of plants to achieve wonderful results.

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• Tipster: Multiple Exposures With the Lomo'Instant Automat and Lens Attachments

  written by eparrino on 2023-08-29 #gear #tutorials #videos

  

  How many ways can you think of to use the different lens attachments from your Lomo’Instant Automat Camera? Here is a fun tipster on multiple exposures with three lens attachments that come with the camera.

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• Alternative Printing Process: Salt Prints

  written by eparrino on 2023-08-15 #tutorials #videos

  

  Today we have fantastic alternative printing technique. The Salt Print process invented in 1833 by William Henry Fox Talbot is one of the most rewarding techniques still available for photographers nowadays. Check it out!

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• What is the Best ISO for Shooting the Sprocket Rocket Panoramic Camera?

  written by eparrino on 2023-08-10 #gear #tutorials

  

  We often wonder which ISO is best for a camera that has no available ISO adjustments, fixed shutter speeds and f-stops. So today we have tested the Sprocket Rocket 35 mm Panoramic Camera to find the optimum ISO.

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• Traveling With the LomoKino: The Ultimate Tool for Analogue Video Makers

  written by eparrino on 2023-07-27 #tutorials #videos

  

  Are you wondering what is perfect tool to blend your low-fi analogue soul with our modern social media setup? Look no further! The LomoKino is the answer to your reel needs.

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• Tipster: Film Photo Inspirations For Summer

  written by sylvann on 2023-07-24 #culture #people #tutorials

  

  The sun's out and so should our film cameras be! In this article we've listed a few fun, classic and experimental photo styles to give you inspiration for your summer shenanigans with the help of our creative community members.

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• Tipster: Multiple Exposures With the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass and a Splash of Color

  written by eparrino on 2023-07-18 #gear #tutorials #videos

  

  Multiple exposures are a creative way to take your instant photos to the next level, particularly when you add color gels to make them even more crazy. Today we show you how to get the most out of this Lomographic technique with the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass.

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• Testing the New LomoChrome Color '92 Film: Pulling Minus One Stop

  written by eparrino on 2023-07-13 #gear #tutorials

  

  We recently did a classic pulling test of our new LomoChrome Color '92. Check out the unique features of our new film and its behavior in stretched circumstances.

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• Tipster: How To Clean Your Film Camera

  written by eparrino on 2023-07-11 #gear #tutorials #videos

  

  Building a healthy habit of cleaning your camera will ensure a longer lifespan for your gear. If your camera is in a dire state and desperately needs to be spruced up then this tipster is for you.

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• Ståle Vilhelmsen's Still Life Photography with a Makeshift Mini Studio

  written by sylvann on 2023-07-03 #culture #people #places #tutorials

  

  Film photographer Ståle Vilhelmsen (@sierravictor) tells us about his extensive film camera collection, his current view of film photography as a craft and his mini studio project where he creates still life photos reminiscent of vintage advertisements.

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• How To Creatively Use The Half Frame Feature With The Diana Mini Camera

  written by eparrino on 2023-05-30 #tutorials

  

  When a camera gives you double your frame it's the perfect opportunity to turn those 72 shots into something unexpected. For today's tipster, we have a quick and fun idea for making unconventional portraits.

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• All In One Frame: The Power of the Horizon Perfekt Panoramic Camera

  written by eparrino on 2023-05-16 #gear #tutorials

  

  When shooting landscapes we wish to have as wide a field of view as possible, to capture the vast scenes in front of us. Take a look around and frame it all in one click with the Horizon Perfekt Panoramic Camera!

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• Tipster: How To Measure Exposure Times For Pinhole Photos

  written by eparrino on 2023-04-30 #gear #tutorials

  

  Happy World Pinhole Photography Day to our community! If you are new to pinhole photography, here's a tipster to help you to accurately measure your exposure times if you find yourself without a light meter.

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• Tipster: How to Creatively Use the Kaleidoscope Filter With the LomoApparat.

  written by eparrino on 2023-04-28 #gear #tutorials

  

  Let's dive into one of the coolest features of the LomoApparat 21 mm Wide-angle Camera, its kaleidoscope lens adapter, and explore new creative possibilities of abstract photography.

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• 10 Cool and Compact Film Cameras to Slip in Your Pocket

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-04-25 #gear #culture #tutorials

  

  For those who are always on the go, or perhaps just want a reliable camera that they can take everywhere, here's a list of 10 compact film cameras that slip easily in your pocket.

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• Tipster: Travelling with Film

  written by sylvann on 2023-04-18 #gear #tutorials

  

  In this article we give you a few handy tips and tricks for travelling around the world with film equipment, including which cameras and film stocks to bring, how to handle film at the airport and how to maximize your trip through film photography.

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• Exploring Duality in Half Frames With the Lomo LC-Wide

  written by eparrino on 2023-04-18 #gear #tutorials

  

  Today we explore the theme of duality with one of our favorite cameras, the Lomo LC-Wide, and its signature half-frame feature.

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• Alternative Processes: Lith Printing with @Marek_

  written by sylvann on 2023-04-12 #culture #people #tutorials

  

  Film photographer and community member Marek (@marek_) gives us a lesson in lith printing, from making the prints in the darkroom to digitalizing and uploading them on his LomoHome. He also shares tips for others wanting to try out the alternative printing process.

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• Fix, Dry and Destroy – Film Soup After Developing

  written by eparrino on 2023-04-04 #tutorials #videos

  

  Have you ever wondered if you can soup your negatives after you have fixed them? For this tipster article we tested this idea. With the right chemicals, there is a good chance that something can happen at any stage.

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• Anne Ludwig Talks Film Soup and Motherhood

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-03-31 #culture #people #tutorials

  

  Today we talk to Anne Ludwig about her favorite film soup techniques and how her life as a mother influences and inspires her photography.

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• Tipster: The Ancient Japanese Technique of Suminagashi Paper Marbling

  written by eparrino on 2023-03-30 #tutorials #videos

  

  Paper marbling is a fascinating technique, and the soothing process is often recommended to help meditation. Today we want to use this ancient technique and blend it with photography, creating a hybrid between calligraphy art and photography.

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• Lessons in Street Photography on a Trip to Hong Kong

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-03-26 #culture #people #places #tutorials

  

  Lomography Magazine Writer @rocket_fries0036 recounts his first foray into street photography on film during a vacation in Hong Kong.

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• Tipster: Upcycle Your Images and Enhance Old Instax

  written by eparrino on 2023-03-21 #tutorials

  

  ​​Check out this easy and affordable tipster to enhance your old Instax. We have a simple hack that gives you a way to upcycle your images as well as introduce kids to crafts.

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• Extreme Multiple Exposure Photography by Ian Turnage-Butterbaugh

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-02-16 #gear #people #tutorials

  

  Shooting multiple exposures is familiar to many in the Lomography community, but today we get a chance to talk to Ian Turnage-Butterbaugh and learn how he takes the technique to the next level with his "film sketching."

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• Film Soup: Love Potion Recipe

  written by eparrino on 2023-02-13 #tutorials

  

  Were you gifted some flowers this Valentine's Day? Let's not waste them. In the spirit of reuse, here is an easy and fun film soup – our own love potion.

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• @Aciano on His Cyberpunk Inspired Photos of Moscow at Night

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-02-02 #gear #places #tutorials

  

  With the dystopian and cyberpunk genres ever present in our media today we take a look at Lomographer @acian, and his "Neo Moscow '' shots of his city on winter nights.

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• Tipster: How to Make Wet Cyanotype Prints

  written by eparrino on 2023-01-24 #tutorials

  

  The lush blue of cyanotypes will be familiar to experimental photographers. To step up and challenge our printing game, today we look at a simple yet rewarding technique, wet cyanotype, as well as a color tinting with organic substances.

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• Testing SPUR Developers With Lomography B&W Films

  written by eparrino on 2023-01-20 #gear #tutorials

  

  We stumbled across SPUR, a German chemistry company, and two bottles of their developers. We decided to test this solution with two of our films, Lady Grey B&W 35 mm ISO 400 and Potsdam Kino B&W 35 mm ISO 100. Check out the results!

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• Everything You Need to Know About Metering In Film Photography

  written by alexgray on 2023-01-10 #tutorials

  

  When you’re first getting into film photography it can be daunting to hear other photographers talking about some of the technical aspects of light metering. But in fact it’s quite simple. Let’s break the subject down in this article that covers everything you need to know as a beginner.

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