Lomo aged film is back!

LOMO is a Russian company, right?

Selling "aged" (read "expired") film at a premium price and acting like it's something really special, just because it's expired (I mean aged), reminds me of the old P.T. Barnum saying, "There's a sucker born every minute."

Just my 2¢ worth.

Best,
-Tim
 
Timmyjoe said:
LOMO is a Russian company, right? And after what Russia did in our last election here in the States, and throughout Europe, I can't help but think they think we are all fools.

Selling "aged" (read "expired") film at a premium price and acting like it's something really special, just because it's expired (I mean aged), reminds me of the old P.T. Barnum saying, "There's a sucker born every minute."

Just my 2¢ worth.

Best,
-Tim
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I pretty sure that the company Lomography isn't Russian. AFAIK they are based in Vienna.
 
I have some nicely aged salad in the fridge in case anyone is interested. The dressing is even more vintage, and I can make a package deal at the right price :]

In all seriousness, the colours on the samples from the lomo film look great.
 
Has anyone actually used this film or are we slinging the normal baloney about things we know nothing about?


:D


I'm not sure that the majority of us are part of Lomo's customer base.
 
Pioneer said:
Has anyone actually used this film or are we slinging the normal baloney about things we know nothing about?
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Sounds about right :D
I've used and reviewed the 35mm stuff they released last year.
It's interesting film, especially if it from Ferrania Color stock like the 35mm was.
I personally think the 120 is priced too high, but considering what people pay for expired Ferrania on ebay, and the fact it's 120, the price isn't out of line.
There's nothing quite like those Ferrania colors...

Here's my review from last year,
https://www.filmshooterscollective.com/analog-film-photography-blog/lomo-f-400-review-colton-allen-3-30
 
Interesting review Colton. If you get time to shoot another roll at EI200 you will have to post the results.

This new 120 does seem pricey but I think I'll try 5 rolls to play with since 120 is becoming my new 135.

EDIT - Ordered. I hope it gets here before I forget about it. :D
 
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It's actually "Die Lomographische Gesellschaft" The Company is Austrian....the term "Lomographer" was coined there.
So you are not supporting the "evil empire" but a Group of yodeling Hipsters (before the term was invented) who made a living out of a Hobby....If you find my description a bit disrespectful...I am Bulgaroaustrian that what Austrians (especially Viennese like me) like to do: dissing successful People
 
Pioneer said:
Interesting review Colton. If you get time to shoot another roll at EI200 you will have to post the results.

This new 120 does seem pricey but I think I'll try 5 rolls to play with since 120 is becoming my new 135.

EDIT - Ordered. I hope it gets here before I forget about it. :D
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After writing that review, I did shoot a roll at EI 200, and TBH I didn't like the results. The grain was better, but the colors became muddy and dull.
After that, I shot a 3rd roll at EI 320, and found that was kinda the sweet spot.


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Pentax SF1N
SMC Pentax-F 28/2.8
Lomo F²/400 @320
Epson V750-M Pro​
 
Colton,

I rather like the look. It is different and to be honest, if folks can have fun with it, I'm in!!!!:)

We need to have FUN and sometimes we just have to let it all hang out and go for it! This is nice, IMO.:)
 
USD$71.50 = AUD$94 for 5 rolls shipped.. not an option. If it was half that price I'd give it a try.
 
Mystified personally!

But then again people pay premium price for pre torn and stressed denim jeans ... each to their own!
 
i was a big fan of the 35mm version, wish i had bought more as it's hard to find now. purchased 15 rolls of 120. will thoroughly enjoy it, i'm sure.
 
I did not ck the price. Wow. That is crazy expensive!!!!

I suspect someone could cross process some regular film and come up w/ a similar look at a fraction of the cost? Or get what they like in PS? Or something.
 
Keith said:
Mystified personally!

But then again people pay premium price for pre torn and stressed denim jeans ... each to their own!
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I have some torn and seriously stressed blue jeans. I'll be sure to wear them when I shoot this film.

Actually the cost to my door was $51 USD. I have recently paid that much to get the same amount of Portra 800 to my front door.

You gotta to pay to play!
 
Like all things, if it's what someone likes, then it's worth the price. I would probably pay even more for some of the old Agfa Optima colour film they got rid of years ago.
 
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