- Pocket-sized and ultra-compact
- Uses convenient 35 mm film and standard development
- Allows you to shoot 72 rectangular half-frames or 36 square pictures on one 35 mm roll
- Multiple exposure, long exposure capabilities
- Tripod thread and cable release attachment available
Product Description
The Diana Mini is the ultra-compact, petite version of the Diana F+ camera. This little queen of convenience allows you to shoot square format or half-frame pictures using standard 35mm film – that’s 72 rectangular half-frames or 36 square images on one roll! To further enhance creative possibilities, there are also Multiple Exposure and Long Exposure features, a tripod mount, and a cable release attachment – a first for the Diana!… More >>
Lomography Diana Mini- 35mm Camera
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RANT: I took three rolls the first day I got the camera and I LOVE the way my pictures came out. Yes, it’s not digital and yes, you have to wait for your pictures to be developed *gasp*, but we live in a world with too much instant gratification and a little patience will do us all some good. I had a couple that came out like “normal” shots and they’re are kind of a nice surprise. Overall, they have a lot of character and getting them to be in focus is tougher than other cameras I’ve used (also have a RICOH from the 1950′s and a Mercury from the 1920′s – that thing is a BEAST to use) but that’s really the whole point, isn’t it? We live in an imperfect world and 20 megapixel, perfectly framed, focused and color-corrected photos don’t really represent most of our lives.
Live dangerously – go analog.
REVIEW: The camera is made of tough plastic and *feels* like a toy. It’s as much of one as you want it to be. Take it as seriously as you take yourself and you’ll be fine.
Loading film takes a little more patience and needs to be done SLOWLY to be sure the film advances correctly (see user pics above for a multi-exposure I accidentally took cause I didn’t load the film right).
It’s small enough to fit in an inside pocket of a jacket – if you don’t mind the pocket being a little bulgy. The lens cap is not attached to the body, so be attentive when taking it off. I thought I lost it twice in the first day. Am currently formulating a DIY solution to attach it to the body.
Even though this is pictured with a flash IT DOES NOT COME WITH A FLASH. I was a little disappointed by this (should’ve read the description closer), but taking a few rolls w/no flash will give you the chance to understand how it exposes images. There are only two f-stops – Sunny & Cloudy. There are also 2 shutter settings – N & B. I don’t know what the letters stand for, but N is automatic, B stays open as long as you hold the trigger. The shutter speed switch is easily bumped, so I’ve started checking it every time I’m taking a shot to be sure I know what position it’s in.
It comes with a nifty book of photo missions, gallery pics, and instructions. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. They really do help. It was late in evening and I didn’t have any film when I first got it so I couldn’t play with it right out of the box; instead I read the instructions. I was glad I did. My first few rolls would’ve probably been trash otherwise.
If you are still unsure whether or not this is for you go to [...] and read up more. Their playful site is very informative and full of user pics.
Overall, the Diana Mini is a unique camera to use for people who are tired of using their phone for point-and-shoot “fun” photos. It will change the way you think about every day photography.
Rating: 5 / 5