Customer Reviews
Lomo - rarely all it's cracked up to be
This is my second Lomo camera - 1st being the Kompact. I was disappointed with that one and I'm not too thrilled with the fisheye.
They aren't lying when they tell you the viewfinder doesn't work. In fact, it's partially blocked by the lens.
I just developed my first roll of film today - shots of pets and friends out on the town.
They basically looked like snap shots within a circle on a 4x6 sheet of paper plus, there was a large dark blur on the bottom right of each "circle"... maybe some flaw? Not sure.
I think this camera is best for daytime, scenic, outdoor pics or incredibly close shots. I thought I was close to my cat being a foot away from his nose (they say to stay about 3' away from your subject) but a large portion of the floor was also in the shot and he there was no real fisheye distortion.
Also, the white rubber trim, lens cover, and straps are just asking to look flithy after a few trips out.
If you are financially capable of developing a few rolls of film to get that ONE fantastic shot... then, Lomo is the brand for you because when you DO get that great shot - it's fabulous!
It's about fun.
Cheap little camera with a pretty good glass lens. Produces suprisingly sharp and striking photos. Fixed focus and shutter / aperture, and the lens barrel partly blocks the flash, so use fast film - 400 or 800 speed - and shoot in well-lit rooms or daylight.I spent the last week sticking it in peoples faces, and the prints made us laugh. If you're expecting a Nikon, you'll be disappointed - so, Don't Expect a Nikon! Expect a fun little camera with a lot of laughs for the buck. 5 stars because it does all it tries to do.
i am a lomo freak
love this little camera. doesn't seem like much but it takes great shots. well worth it...try some b&w film for some beautiful shots.
