Showing posts with label lomo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lomo. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Lomo

My cousin Hannah loaned her Lomo camera which is explained in Lomography. I have the Action Sampler version that looks like a toy. Clear plastic with different pastel yellow, pink and blue. Think disposable camera. It has 4 lenses which take a frame 1/4 second apart that will give it a unique and fun look.

I went to Target because the darn camera needs film. Yes, film. I almost whispered my question because digital is so common, "Excuse me, do you carry camera film?" He pointed me in the right direction and sure enough, I had 2 choices along with several disposable choices. It took me a while to figure this camera stuff again since I'm no expert. Oh yeah, line up the film, close door and wind away.

I took it to pick up the kids the other day. Just holding the thing brought curious children asking me what it was and can I try it type questions. No, I firmly told them, it's not a toy although it sure looks like one. I have to flip up 2 little plastic pieces on top to "activate" the viewfinder! It is so cheesy yet so cool...I've taken several of both boys and we're eager to see what develops. I have 24 exposures and 3 rolls total so that's a lot of fun this summer.