f16sunshine
Moderator
What's great about the "archetype" lomographer is... they could not give a damn about this sort of conversation.
The passion is for photography and making images.
Did they save film? Or, did they just carve out a nice fun culture where otherwise,... there would only be angst from old Ludites counting down the end of days (of film ).
I don't remember that Photography was ever this much fun before film started to "die".
The passion is for photography and making images.
Did they save film? Or, did they just carve out a nice fun culture where otherwise,... there would only be angst from old Ludites counting down the end of days (of film ).
I don't remember that Photography was ever this much fun before film started to "die".
thegman
Veteran
Save film photography? Not as such, I don't think, but enormously increased it's appeal? Beyond doubt I think.
I know people without a clue about photography, they've heard of 'Lomo' they like aesthetic.
I must say, I like the lo-fi images, I like the simple scale focus, I even like the totally auto nature of the LC-A, no aperture, shutter speed, nothing, it just takes pictures and that's it.
The build quality is obviously dismal, I mean really, really, bad. If they made a LC-A with the build quality of a Rollei 35 or something, that would be an amazing little camera.
I know people without a clue about photography, they've heard of 'Lomo' they like aesthetic.
I must say, I like the lo-fi images, I like the simple scale focus, I even like the totally auto nature of the LC-A, no aperture, shutter speed, nothing, it just takes pictures and that's it.
The build quality is obviously dismal, I mean really, really, bad. If they made a LC-A with the build quality of a Rollei 35 or something, that would be an amazing little camera.
btgc
Veteran
What has spread popularity of film is rather internet, photo forums, sites to publish at, online buy/sell facilities and numerous generations of digital gear slashing prices of capable film stuff.
If there wouldn't be LC-A people would find another massive fad, like using Cosina inspired (or even made) SLR's or whatever else.
If there wouldn't be LC-A people would find another massive fad, like using Cosina inspired (or even made) SLR's or whatever else.