New film from Lomo!

Oh wow! Be still my beating heart. Only $10 (unspecified number of exposures) for a roll of 35mm color neg film. How WILL I ever resist.

Sorry for the heavy sarcasm but really, does Lomography have no end to their hubris.
 
zuiko85 said:
Oh wow! Be still my beating heart. Only $10 (unspecified number of exposures) for a roll of 35mm color neg film. How WILL I ever resist.

Sorry for the heavy sarcasm but really, does Lomography have no end to their hubris.
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Let's give them the benefit of the doubt; all those boxes and labels (which they're going to re-brand the film with) are expensive.
I do look forward to trying the new film and will test it extensively, but I am confident it will turn out to be just another re-branded film with a premium price markup.
 
Filter Factor said:
Let's give them the benefit of the doubt; all those boxes and labels (which they're going to re-brand the film with) are expensive.
I do look forward to trying the new film and will test it extensively, but I am confident it will turn out to be just another re-branded film with a premium price markup.
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What rebranded film has this kolor pallet?
 
zuiko85 said:
Oh wow! Be still my beating heart. Only $10 (unspecified number of exposures) for a roll of 35mm color neg film. How WILL I ever resist.

Sorry for the heavy sarcasm but really, does Lomography have no end to their hubris.
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Why do u say unspecified # of exposures? Lomo clearly specifies it.
But I get it, just dismiss it out of hand w/o knowing any of the facts. Or caring to find them.
Because all you need to know is Lomo = BAD
 
Huss said:
Well this is interesting.
Do you think it's an all new film?
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Yes, because the color rendition is unique. Probably from the same factory which is producing the Lomo Purple and Turquois for Lomo: When Lomo Purple was introduced they published some pictures from inside the factory. And on the machines the name of the factory was printed: InovisCoat (in Germany)

http://www.inoviscoat.de/
That are former Agfa engineers using former Agfa machinery. They build a new factory about a decade ago.
They are also producing the negative film base for Polaroid films and the Bergger Pancro 400.
 
Thanks for the info Skiff. Makes sense because no one else sells films that have this look.
The campaign was announced this morning and they already have reached 45% of the goal. With 38 days remaining!
 
Huss said:
Why do u say unspecified # of exposures? Lomo clearly specifies it.
But I get it, just dismiss it out of hand w/o knowing any of the facts. Or caring to find them.
Because all you need to know is Lomo = BAD
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I looked at all the reward levels, for reward level #3 @ $55, it just says; "Get 5 rolls of either 35 mm or 120 LomoChrome Metro...…"
They do not specify the number of exposures for 35 mm, usually expressed as '35mm X 36 exp.' or '36 exp. 35 mm'.

And no, I don't equate Lomogrophy with 'bad', just a poor value, in my opinion.
Your opinion is different than mine.

And either opinion....is worth what the reader paid for it.

I do agree that Lomography is probably a 'safe' Kickstarter project. They are rather clever marketing folks and can use the KS platform to gage actual market interest in a new product, and adjust production volume accordingly. That, and they get money for production up front, no need to wait for uncertain sales volume proceeds to pay off initial capital investment.
 
Come to think of it. The results of this film resemble to a degree black and white prints that are color tinted by hand.
I'm not conversant in computer manipulation of scanned color negatives but I would not be surprised if similar results could be obtained using conventional color film files, and someone talented with the use of photoshop.
 
zuiko85 said:
I looked at all the reward levels, for reward level #3 @ $55, it just says; "Get 5 rolls of either 35 mm or 120 LomoChrome Metro...…"
They do not specify the number of exposures for 35 mm, usually expressed as '35mm X 36 exp.' or '36 exp. 35 mm'.
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From the campaign FAQ:

How many exposures does each roll of LomoChrome Metropolis film produce?
Each roll of 35 mm LomoChrome Metropolis produces 36 exposures when using a regular 35 mm camera. A 120 film roll will usually give you 9-16 exposures, depending on the camera and a 110 film cartridge 24 exposures.
 
Ted Striker said:
Yes, diluting real film sales is always a good thing.
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Lol

There should only be one brand of camera with one type of camera and one lens sold. To make sure real camera sales are not diluted.
You also will only be allowed to take one picture of a pre determined subject in agreed upon lighting. And that subject will be a cat.
(male, black short hair, neutered)
 
zuiko85 said:
Come to think of it. The results of this film resemble to a degree black and white prints that are color tinted by hand.
I'm not conversant in computer manipulation of scanned color negatives but I would not be surprised if similar results could be obtained using conventional color film files, and someone talented with the use of photoshop.
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Why bother with film at all? Right? Just use your phone and IG filters.
 
Peter Wijninga said:
I would not know. It is, however, the ultimate marketeering company: buy low - add hype - sell high.
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Bingo!
As a for instance, The FSU copy of the 1930's Voigtlander Brilliant TLR.
Sold by them as I recall the 'LOMO/Lubitel 166U' for only....wait for it...$349.00! (to be fair, I think they no longer list this camera in their inventory for sale). Myself now, I'd shop for a nice clean Rolleicord, but that's just me.
Edit: Good grief, they still have it in stock. Still for the same $349.00 price. Doubt they move many at that price.
 
Huss said:
From the campaign FAQ:

How many exposures does each roll of LomoChrome Metropolis film produce?
Each roll of 35 mm LomoChrome Metropolis produces 36 exposures when using a regular 35 mm camera. A 120 film roll will usually give you 9-16 exposures, depending on the camera and a 110 film cartridge 24 exposures.
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You mean it never occurred to them to list that as a manner of course?
Nowhere to be found on the front page? They had to be asked?
Incredible!
 
zuiko85 said:
You mean it never occurred to them to list that as a manner of course?
Nowhere to be found on the front page? They had to be asked?
Incredible!
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I think it’s more incredible that you have an issue with something that does not exist.
We get it, you hate Lomo. But that’s ok because they have now hit 50% of their goal with the campaign only being a few hours old!
 
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