Lomography Diana F+ Medium Format Camera with Flash

Nice camera, I bought it for my girlfriend as an introduction into medium format. It's simple to use for a 120 camera, compared to a yashica mat 124 G, which can be pretty difficult to operate. She's already got the hang of it and has taken some pretty sweet photos. It's a great camera to buy and a lot of fun.

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.

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!

I got this as a gift for my brother - he loves it, has been playing with it, very happy. But if your giving it as a gift, you need to buy 120 medium format film (as opposed to regular 35mm film). This is NOT included with the kit, and you'll have to go a camera shop to get it (i.e. not wal-mart). Interestingly, you do not need batteries - except for the flash (1 AA). Not a big deal, but luckily I realized the need in time to purchase the film, because Christmas presents are more fun if you can play with them right away. Would definitely buy this again. Probably not for a very young child unless they're really serious about cameras - has manual focus, lots of fiddly settings - fun for my 30 year old architect brother, not great for an eight year old (I imagine). Have yet to see the pictures it takes to see if they're really that unique - will try to update.

I have no complaints with the camera whatsoever, it works great and does what you've been "promised;" my only regret is that I didn't know how much of a hassle it would be develop the 120mm film! Certainly not the camera's fault, nor is it Lomography's, I just wish I would've done a bit more research to fully understand what I was getting myself into. I'm a big fan of Lomography and have found it to be a fun way to experiment with photography, however, I would've opted for the Diana Mini given my experience and opportunity to experiment with the camera. Granted, I'm not a professional photographer, but this brand encourages all levels of expertise to have fun with photography, and it certainly is fun, but the 35mm Diana Mini would have been a better choice for me. The Mini can use all the accessories that the regular Diana does, except that it uses 35mm film; easier to obtain, to use (load/unload) and less costly to develop!!!!!

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 was looking for a hobby for my tween daughter that we could learn together. We love the look of old photography and will constantly be driving and say, "That would make a good picture." Then, on Saturdays, we drive around to all of those great spots we scoped out. Watch which film you purchase, it does take a special film. We love the quility time together with this product.

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.

Imballaggio perfetto. Regalo gradito.

Fue para un regalo y a la persona le gustó mucho. Ya la he regalado en tres ocasiones. En esta ocasión vino muy completa con un libro muy práctico. LLegó en la fecha estimada y todas las veces que la hemos regalado ha gustado mucho.

It's a fun camera. It's made of plastic so be mindful of that when winding. It's a great camera!

Non conoscevo la parola Lomografia e quando ho indagato sulla filosofia di questo vocabolo mi sono imbattuta in questa toy camera: la curiosità è stata talmente tanta cho ho deciso di regalarmela per natale. I timori iniziali erano tanti: in parecchi blog o comunque recensione sparse su internet leggevo di risultati quasi disastrosi alla prima esperienza. Dal canto mio invece posso dire che l'esperienza è stata molto interessante: errori ne ho fatti ma tutto sommato la soddisfazione c'è stata! Riporto qualche esperienza: - ho utilizzato una pellicola da 120 iso 400. Foto fatta di notte e verso Natale scorso, e nello specifico all'ombra riflessa al muro di casa dei rami di un alberto (la luce proveniva da un lampione stradale): tempo di posa 8 secondi: la foto uscita è risultata molto (troppo chiara); ora so che dovrei mantenermi sui 3-4 secondi di esposizione. - foto fatta dall'alto (nello specifico da sopra una sedia) a mio nipote seduto sul divano: ho centrato l'immagine di nipote nel mirino. Foto ottenuta: La testa è parzialmente tagliata = l'immagine vista nel mirino non corrisponde a quanto si sta fotografando per cui da ricordarsi di considerare circa 40 cm in più (in alto) rispetto all'immagine che si vuole fotografare. L'obiettivo è di plastica per cui non si ha la definizione delle digitali di oggi. Le foto stampate mi riportano al passato: uno stile fotografico che rievoca la mia infanzia. Foto quadrate (10x10). Immagini impresse in foto che non "perfette" (come succede per le digitali che oramai gestiscono il tutto ), anzi: foto che definirei "umane", con i loro pregi e i loro difetti. Mi piace questa Lomografia e proprio per questo la macchina fotografica è sempre nella mia borsa e mi accompagna in ogni ovunque. Non cercavo la perfezione "digitale", anzi! , cercavo di catturare ciò che i miei occhi vedono: e con Diana tutto ciò mi è possibile.

Film spool was missing inside the camera