Lomography Diana F+ Medium Format Camera with Flash

Still testing out this retro camera and thoroughly enjoying it! Note to future purchasers, this camera LOVES LIGHT - seems to take best photos in bright daylight - or close-ups with the flash - attached are two photos I recently took, one of a couple at a Day of the Dead celebration (flash) and the other my mom with our dog (daylight - no flash) I'm currently using 120 B&W film - The Diana F+ is my "art camera" and a refreshing change from my others that I use. Facebook/net has terrific Lomography sites - advise you to tap into same for tips and sharing photos, camera advice.BE AWARE: - This camera uses 120 film - I purchase mine at a local camera store - you most likely won't be able to find film at your local CVS, Walgreens, etc. We're talking film purchase at specialty camera stores or online.I'd like to find a camera case - shoulder strap - that accepts the flash/hot shoe as well - at present, I use a large shoulder strap purse.

Got this camera and had a Blast! It's easy to use but offers plenty of room to learn and fine tune your film techniques. The medium format is fun and I shot some great pictures with it, however I completely suggest getting the 35mm back for this camera. The camera has been sturdy for me, I've had no problems and it seems as long as i treat it fairly well it should last a long time for a plastic camera. I've also used a Holga too, and I strongly recommend this camera. You get a lot more options and add-ons with the Diana. good luck, take some fun pictures.

I've had fun with this camera and enjoy using it. Is SO nice having a camera that weighs nothing! If you like basic cameras, plastic lenses, and no frills then this is a nice low cost choice. Regarding the cost - the up charge for the flash attachment is ridiculously overpriced and its a very cheap, weak flash. Looks real cool but its a rip. Don't know if they sell it separately but Lomography makes an adapter that allows you to attache a hot shoe flash to this camera. With that you can find an almost as cool, more powerfull flash on Ebay for less. Regarding the camera there seems to be a parallax issue - don't put the subject matter at the top of the viewfinder because it will be cut off. My only real complaint is that loading film is a pain in the rear. Major pain. Do not make this camera your first 120 film size camera unless you are a patient individual. Its very easy to start the film on the take-up spool slightly off and then, after you close the camera, and begin to wind the camera to the first shot, you find that the take-up spool jams. You can only fix this by opening the camera, removing the film and hand winding the film back onto the source spool. I've been doing 120 film photography for decades and this still happened to me, only once so far. The only other thing of concern is that the plastic tabs that hold the spools to the camera, that have to be bent to allow insertion of the spools, are VERY thin and look like they would break if you looked at them hard. Have fun!

If you understand this cameras flaws, you will understand it's strengths. In gentle understanding hands she will jump to life and astound you with her unique perspectives. When getting aquainted with her, take her on a nice picnic date on a nice bright sunny day. Diana is a sunny day kind of girl, not found of overcast days. She's famous for her light leaks, which are stunning if you've never seen them. Totally unique, no other camera can take pics quite like her.Advice; use quality film! If you use cheap film don't expect brilliance. I've used 4 rolls of Fuji Film color 400 and the results were less than stunning. Ask the developer to saturate the color, as the color will seem weak when processed on standard settings. The developer will know what you mean. I've shot 2 rolls with Lomography black and white 100 and I was shocked! Totally gorgeous contrasts and depth! When starting out I suggest shelling out and buying nice film, as it will give you a better understanding of what medium format can do.The bad; made out of plastic. Light as a feather, but could easily break, so be gentle! And never force the film to advance as it could break the mechanism.I recommend shelling out and buying the deluxe kit which comes with all the lenses and accessories. It's way cheaper than buying it all piecemeal. I have the fisheye lens which makes for some great shots in black and white!

very light, like it says it's a toy - cheap made

I buy everything from Amazon. I love Amazon but this product failed me. I ordered the Lomography Diana F+ last week for vacation. I expected what was pictured. The day before I left for CA I received my order. It was the original 1960s Diana camera, not the Lomography remake. I contacted Amazon who said they'd send out the correct one immediately to my hotel. I told them what the issues were and they promised everything would be fine. They sent me a new one. It got there the middle of day 2 on a 4 day trip. It was AGAIN the WRONG one! I called Amazon immediately. The CS person was perplexed and could not understand what I was telling her. I finally frustratingly requested a refund for everything and free shipping to return the two wrong cameras.As for the Diana. I would've shot with the wrong one on the trip, but there was mold inside the lens of both of them. They were both usable, and the original Diana did not have a removable lens for me to get in there to try to clean it. Be wary.As of this writing, this product is pulled. The rep told me someone needs to physically go and examine their inventory. I am glad they're trying to fix the issue but somethings are said for human shipping.