NEW Lomography NEWS

CameraQuest said:
Who is excited about what Lomography product and would like to test it?

Make a convincing case for yourself, and you just might ...
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I'd love to test a new Lomography product. Not certain I have a great case other than being a hobbyist photographer who probably represents a pretty decent chunk of the lomo market (basically my work is mediocre, but so is the work of a lot of people who buy these things so it'd be interesting to get an every day joe type review of the product).
 
I'd like to test it, however I'm in Europe, hope it is not a problem for logistics.

I like shooting wrecked/abandoned things. I usually don't post-process my photos, but when I do, I make it more LOMO than LOMO.

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Taken with Yashica Electro 35GX + Fujicolor film. developed in Tetenal C41.
Thanks all!
 
VTHokiEE said:
I'd love to test a new Lomography product. Not certain I have a great case other than being a hobbyist photographer who probably represents a pretty decent chunk of the lomo market (basically my work is mediocre, but so is the work of a lot of people who buy these things so it'd be interesting to get an every day joe type review of the product).
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I dont think thats a nice thing to say 😛
 
Since we're all speculating on what KMZ is doing, my guess is an M mount 35mm camera.

But as far as suitability for a review is concerned, I've long been a fan of LOMO for what they've done to promote the use of film. They've come out with a small number of products which are unique if not innovative. The Petzval lens for modern cameras is a great example of something that enthusiasts would love. The Belair, though poor in execution from what I've heard is another.

However, I'm generally critical of LOMO. Almost everything they do is overpriced for what it is, which is often mostly plastic. While not plastic, their new M-mount Minitar is a good example. Sure it's great if it fits your Leica, but at $350 + a Leica, if it's the look you want I suggest a micro 4/3 and Olympus body cap at less than 1/10th the price. I've never bought any LOMO products because the value on used gear is too good to ignore, and LOMO products do not compare well.

So, I'm not a huge fan of LOMO either. Maybe I'd give a balanced review.

I don't photograph smiling young people having fun then cross-process the film. If they're trying to branch out, I'd use it with some less forgiving subject matter.

But I'm not interested in giving a review without getting to keep the product, so that probably puts me out of the running.
 
nukecoke said:
I was checking on a lot of sample images from the J3+ when it was then newly out but I didn't see a BIG improvement (optically) over the old J3. There were also reports about miss-focusing from members on this forum if I remember correctly. Despite price difference, the obvious advantage of J3+ over old J3 is that it is a newly issued lens so it is less likely to be abused by many owners before the lens get passed on to you.

Lomography/KMZ also made the NEW Jupiter-9 back in 2013 but for some reasons they haven't brought it out yet. Maybe it is just a small amount of lens but I saw pictures of the lens on exhibition on some Russian forum, as well as a short description on KMZ's Jupiter-9 page.
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I didn't know there were focusing issues. I remember reading about user experiences here (RFF) and over at another Leica forum. Folks seemed genuinely happy with the performance. It still is a sonnar, so the focus shift didn't surprise anyone. I hear its really well built with better materials and precision than the original. Also better optical performance, mostly due to modern coatings and maybe better manufacturing tolerances. I seem to remember it has a click stop aperture ring (could be wrong about that) and (very important) it was built to the Leica focusing standard (and not the Zeiss standard as with the original). That seemed to be a big deal.

I seriously considered one, but eventually decided not to because I already have a nice original J-3 (1954) and an over-abundance of 50s. Right now, if I'd consider any 50 it would be an e46 summilux.

I also remember reading about a new Jupiter-9. Never heard anything more. I think that one would have to be built to the Leica focusing standard to be of much attraction these days. Very few people seem to be successful re-shimming the J-9 for Leica type bodies. And even then, it is still a compromise solution.
 
There used to be a Lomo B&W which was Shanghai GP3. A few years ago that film was discontinued due to factory upgrades.
Did a google and the 4x5 and 8x10 is available. The most interesting to me was that aside of reintroducing 120, they may do 220 film!
Kind of funny that a Chinese Supplier would do 220.
Lomo may partner with them and make a lomo branded Shanghai.

220 and Fuji 6x9 agree!


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nukecoke said:
I'd like to test it, however I'm in Europe, hope it is not a problem for logistics.

I like shooting wrecked/abandoned things. I usually don't post-process my photos, but when I do, I make it more LOMO than LOMO.

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Thanks all!
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Very nice, the wabi sabi aesthetic!
 
mich rassena said:
However, I'm generally critical of LOMO. Almost everything they do is overpriced for what it is, which is often mostly plastic. While not plastic, their new M-mount Minitar is a good example. Sure it's great if it fits your Leica, but at $350 + a Leica, if it's the look you want I suggest a micro 4/3 and Olympus body cap at less than 1/10th the price.
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The Minitar is a brand new, glass and brass rf coupled lens with adjustable apertures, that is over $60 cheaper than the next cheapest new M mount lens available. A fixed aperture body cap lens will not give the same look as there is a huge difference between a shot taken at f2.8 and one at f8.
Let alone f4, f5.6 etc
Nothing else in the RF world at anything near its price point has the same footprint. For that pocketable size you are looking at MS Optical at $1000+, then the Leica 28mm f5.6 at $2000+. The Minitar is a screaming deal in comparison.

You also do not need a Leica, with adapters it will fit on any mirrorless camera, including your micro 4/3, but you will lose the native field of view.
 
So the 'rumour' about Lomo buying the patents and rights to the new Konost full frame RF may be more than that! 😱
 
I have good experience with the newer KMZ Jupiter-8, 50mm. But I had some backfocus issues so sold it. The lens was very sharp stopped down to F4 or F5.6 up to par of German lenses; infinity a bit off-track, vague at least. At F 5.6-8 the focus was almost right. Didn't want to spend money on having it aligned. Loved the output, size & weight. Looked good on my black M-body too. & further brand praise. My J3 is also KMZ.
So.
Will buy again if there is a native M-mount and it sports properly advertised M-rangefinder interworking.
For the head bartender : yes, I will review this new product for you if that is the announcement.​

As regards a FF digital: there are nice FF CCD sensors coming from On-Semi it appears :angel:, - some M-users favouring such technology for life. But the rangefinder drama of the Leica CL tells us that sloppy focussing is not accepted.
[Solve the puzzle.]
 
FYI. Lomography J3 and Minitar lenses are made for M-mount for sure. And coupled with RF. Buy it from normal seller who accept returns, in case if some quality issues.

Back focus on old FSU RF lenses is correctable and J8 newer version is one of the easiest to correct by DIY. It is like five minutes easy to get it sharp at f2 and smaller.

BTW, personally, I prefer reviews from people who knows about the gear...
 
Making a case for myself:

I can write.
My compositions generally work.
My exposures are rarely off and are metered by my eyes.
Blue Moon Camera is nearby and is enthusiastic.
Portland, OR offers interesting subject matter when including Mt Hood to the Coast.
I have M-mount, LTM, and F mount available in 35mm
My favorite image was made with a glass lensed Holga.
My next favorite image was made with a Kodak Brownie No.2 F box camera.
I photograph objects more than people.
My favorite camera is whatever is in my hand. It's about artistically making an image with a set of tools, the specialness of which has to come from the heart.
Drama lenses such as the 1.5/50 Zeiss C Sonnar, the 3.4/21mm Super Angulon, the 1.4/58mm Rokkor PF are favorites of mine.
I give my Instax pix away to the subject to promote film as a genre.

Disadvantages: I'm a professional, my volume is not high. I expose anywhere from 30-60 rolls/year in 35mm and 120. I prefer b&w film. I don't do digital.

I'd love to test whatever it is.
 
I "started" discovering film photography via Lomography.
I have gone through most Lomo cameras, and have only kept the LCA and Holga (but not use it). If it's something in the lines of an LCA, I am ok but anything other than that, not really.
 
I hate a pre-announcment on equipment that isn't available. Effectively Just so much BS. I'll believe it when I hold it in my hands, otherwise lots of vapor, smoke and mirrors. And a big build up to a almost certain let down. (especially for us that would actually like to see full manual control cameras and not this auto everything crap.)
 
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