Tag: gear
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Ultra, Slim, & Wide: The Vivitar UWS and Superheadz Slim & Wide
written by Lorraine Healy on 2017-09-27
A long-time fan of plastic cameras, Argentinean writer and photographer Lorraine Healy is the author of “Tricks With A Plastic Wonder,” a manual for achieving better results with a Holga camera. In this article, Healy teams up with @honeygrahams224 to sing the praises of two plastic toy cameras.
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The Beauty of Ektar Pushed + 2 Stops
written by Lorraine Healy on 2018-07-16 #people
Have you ever tried "pushing" a roll of Kodak Ektar 100? Argentinean writer and photographer Lorraine Healy shares the results of her experiment.
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Does Your Camera Define Who You Are as a Photographer?
written by cheeo on 2018-05-21 #culture
Time for a quick discussion. Does your camera/lens really matter when it comes to creating good content?
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Basic Tips to Buy a Camera at a Yard Sale
written by mllev on 2013-09-05 #gear #tutorials
Here in the community, we often read about how our fellow Lomographers bought a camera at a yard sale or flea market. But how do we know when buying a camera if it is in a functioning state? Here are a few tips about what to look for (or to avoid).
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New Medium Format Pinhole Cameras
written by Lorraine Healy on 2017-10-25 #gear
A long-time fan of plastic cameras, Argentinean writer and photographer Lorraine Healy is the author of “Tricks With A Plastic Wonder,” a manual for achieving better results with a Holga camera. In this article, Healy continues on her journey of learning how to use pinhole cameras, looking at a couple of new medium format cameras and a couple of helpful phone apps.
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Street Photography 101
written by erinwoodgatesphotography on 2011-03-16 #gear #tutorials
Some find it terrifying to go out and click on the street and some find it amusing to move among people. Some spend their time mingling with locals there and some get embarrassed by the attention they get out of clicking photos. Here is a small list which i thought would help people wanting to get into street photography and how to go about it.
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In Depth: Do You Need the Best Gear for a Good Photo?
written by cheeo on 2019-08-18 #gear #culture #in-depth
It's a topic that's been long debated in photography. Does your gear really matter?
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7 Iconic Panorama Cameras
written by cheeo on 2016-07-14 #gear #lomopedia
This installment of Lomopedia goes wide – as in real wide as we take a look at some interesting panoramic cameras.
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Apples and Oranges: Shooting with the Lomo LC-A 120 and the Holga N
written by Lorraine Healy on 2017-02-01 #gear
A long-time fan of plastic cameras, Argentinean writer and photographer Lorraine Healy is the author of “Tricks With A Plastic Wonder,” a manual for achieving better results with a Holga camera. In this article, Healy compares the images taken with a Lomo LC-A 120 and a Holga N.
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In The Know: What Are Point-and-Shoot Cameras and Why You Should Try Them
written by cheeo on 2019-12-20 #gear
In this installment of In the Know, we take a look at the point-and-shoot camera and what makes it a great learning tool for any photographer.
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Cameras in Depth: Handling a Medium Format Camera
written by sirio174 on 2017-12-18 #gear
After some articles on ergonomics of 35mm cameras, this one is dedicated to medium format ones, especially about some wonderful Lomo cameras, from the fully manual Lubitel to the fully automatic Lomo LC-A 120.
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First Medium Format Love: My Yashica Mat-124G
written by Lorraine Healy on 2017-03-01 #gear
Lomographer and plastic camera lover Lorraine Healy shares her review as to how the Yashica Mat 124G is as a travel buddy.
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Lomopedia: Fuji GS645S
written by cheeo on 2020-01-03 #gear #lomopedia
Looking to score a medium format camera that offers good image and build quality that's lighter on both the hands and your budget? Then the Fuji GS645S might be the one for you.
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Lomopedia: Plaubel Makina 67
written by cheeo on 2017-02-06 #gear #lomopedia
High-quality, portable medium format camera with killer looks you say? Yes, please!
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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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Color Infrared For Landscape And Urbanscape
written by Lorraine Healy on 2017-05-24 #gear
A long-time fan of plastic cameras, Argentinean writer and photographer Lorraine Healy is the author of “Tricks With A Plastic Wonder,” a manual for achieving better results with a Holga camera. In this article, Healy explores the world of color infrared film and its somewhat steep learning curve.
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Lomopedia: Zenit 312m
written by cheeo on 2020-02-07 #gear #lomopedia
It's affordable, versatile, and was made in Russia! Let's take a look at the Zenit 312m in this installment of Lomopedia.
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In the Know: What Are SLRs and Why You Should Try Them
written by cheeo on 2019-09-20 #gear
In this installment of In the Know, we take a look at the SLR and what makes it a great learning tool for any photographer.
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Further Explorations On Pinhole Cameras
written by Lorraine Healy on 2018-04-09 #gear
Lorraine Healy continues on her journey of learning how to use pinhole cameras, playing with other new medium format cameras.
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Lomopedia: Olympus XA2
written by cheeo on 2016-12-19 #gear #lomopedia
Compact, lightweight, and sharp; what more can you ask for in a street shooter?
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Basic Analogue Gear Cleaning and Upkeep: Take Care of your Third Eye!
written by yayoboy on 2013-04-03 #gear #tutorials
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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A Multiple-Exposures Attack
written by Lorraine Healy on 2017-02-22 #gear #tutorials
A long-time fan of plastic cameras, Argentinean writer and photographer Lorraine Healy is the author of “Tricks With A Plastic Wonder,” a manual for achieving better results with a Holga camera. In this article, Healy writes about experimenting with different ways to get multiple exposures with different cameras.
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Lomopedia: Kiev 60
written by cheeo on 2017-01-09 #gear #lomopedia
Built like a tank, looks like one and shoots like it, too. Meet the Kiev 60.
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Lomopedia: Mamiya C330
written by cheeo on 2018-06-19 #gear #lomopedia
Let's take a look at one of Rolleiflex's Japanese cousins — the Mamiya C330 TLR.
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Lomopedia: Nikon 28Ti
written by cheeo on 2016-12-03 #gear #lomopedia
Compact, rugged, and absolutely stylish – meet the Nikon 28Ti.
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Analogue Treasure Trove: 1000+ Cameras and Lenses Found in Storage
written by cheeo on 2023-05-28 #gear #news #people
Do you remember the time you got excited when you found out where your family's old film camera was kept? Now imagine multiplying that feeling a thousand times as you chance upon a treasure trove of mint-condition photo gear.
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Lomopedia: Leica Mini Zoom
written by cheeo on 2019-09-13 #gear #lomopedia
Sharp, compact, and bearing the signature red dot logo, we take a look at the Leica Mini Zoom in this installment of Lomopedia.
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Deep Diving with Katharine Kollman and the Lomo LC-Wide
written by alexa_alexiades on 2023-11-29 #gear #people
Hawaii-based free-diver and photographer Katharine Kollman is back with us to share her experience shooting with the Lomo LC-Wide and Krab Underwater Housing.
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Lomopedia: Rollei 35s
written by cheeo on 2018-08-28 #gear #lomopedia
Need a camera that can literally fit in your pocket? Well, look no further.
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Lomopedia: Fuji Provia 100F
written by cheeo on 2016-12-05 #gear #lomopedia
Fine grain, great colors, and versatile shooting options come in every roll of Fuji Provia 100F.
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