| Lomography Diana Mini- 35mm Camera | 
| Brand: Lomography
Category: Photography
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 631
Color: Blue/Grey
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.6
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 1 x 2.5
MPN: Diana Mini
Model: Diana Mini
UPC: 839228005869
EAN: 0839228005869
ASIN: B002SSU4AI
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Pocket-sized and ultra-compact | | • | Uses convenient 35 mm film and standard development | | • | Allows you to shoot 72 rectangular half-frames or 36 square pictures on one 35 mm roll | | • | Multiple exposure, long exposure capabilities | | • | Tripod thread and cable release attachment available |
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Product Description
Just one flick of the fingertip and the Diana Mini can produce amazing 35 mm square format or half-frame images! Camera Color: Retro Blue / Black The Diana Mini has big shoes to fill being the little sister of the classic beauty Diana F+. Luckily the "Mini" was born a star in her own right. With the flick of a little switch you can move from the retro square format to the amazing Half-Frame, giving you the ability to Shoot Forever, packing 72 shots onto one 35mm film! The Diana Mini is the ultra-compact, petite version of the Diana F+ camera. This little queen of convenience allows you to shoot square format or half-frame pictures using standard 35mm film that's 72 rectangular half-frames or 36 square images on one roll! To further enhance creative possibilities, we've thrown in Multiple Exposure and Long Exposure features, a tripod mount, and a cable release attachment a first for the Diana!
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| Customer Reviews:
 easy shipping, slight problem with camera August 20, 2010
averagejoecold
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The film was catching on the advancing wheel, ruining a roll or two, but this was fixed with a google search and a click or two of the shutter.
Mini but sturdier than the original Diana June 4, 2010
margo_tenenbaum (USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've been using the original Diana for years. I loved it and I have the Diana 35mm back attachment, but the problem is the original Diana is flimsy, and with another heavy piece of equipment attached, I must be very careful on using it.
I purchased this in hopes I can just stick it in my bag and not worry about it like the original. It's perfect. It's small, loads the film easily, and what I love about it most is I can't modify the inside of it, unlike the original, I had such a hard time figuring out what format to use because there were so many pieces to include in each change.
I recommend this for someone that wants to start off in lomoraphy or just have fun with film.
The Mini Miracle! May 28, 2010
Philip L. Starostka (USA!)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Diana Mini is ridiculously awesome! It takes really interesting lo-fi pictures and I like that. I'd highly recommend it if you feel like getting in touch with your creative side!
Not for Everyone, but Definitely for You February 2, 2010
Chad Taylor (Nashville, TN)
49 out of 50 found this review helpful
RANT: I took three rolls the first day I got the camera and I LOVE the way my pictures came out. Yes, it's not digital and yes, you have to wait for your pictures to be developed *gasp*, but we live in a world with too much instant gratification and a little patience will do us all some good. I had a couple that came out like "normal" shots and they're are kind of a nice surprise. Overall, they have a lot of character and getting them to be in focus is tougher than other cameras I've used (also have a RICOH from the 1950's and a Mercury from the 1920's - that thing is a BEAST to use) but that's really the whole point, isn't it? We live in an imperfect world and 20 megapixel, perfectly framed, focused and color-corrected photos don't really represent most of our lives.
Live dangerously - go analog.
REVIEW: The camera is made of tough plastic and *feels* like a toy. It's as much of one as you want it to be. Take it as seriously as you take yourself and you'll be fine.
Loading film takes a little more patience and needs to be done SLOWLY to be sure the film advances correctly (see user pics above for a multi-exposure I accidentally took cause I didn't load the film right).
It's small enough to fit in an inside pocket of a jacket - if you don't mind the pocket being a little bulgy. The lens cap is not attached to the body, so be attentive when taking it off. I thought I lost it twice in the first day. Am currently formulating a DIY solution to attach it to the body.
Even though this is pictured with a flash IT DOES NOT COME WITH A FLASH. I was a little disappointed by this (should've read the description closer), but taking a few rolls w/no flash will give you the chance to understand how it exposes images. There are only two f-stops - Sunny & Cloudy. There are also 2 shutter settings - N & B. I don't know what the letters stand for, but N is automatic, B stays open as long as you hold the trigger. The shutter speed switch is easily bumped, so I've started checking it every time I'm taking a shot to be sure I know what position it's in.
It comes with a nifty book of photo missions, gallery pics, and instructions. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. They really do help. It was late in evening and I didn't have any film when I first got it so I couldn't play with it right out of the box; instead I read the instructions. I was glad I did. My first few rolls would've probably been trash otherwise.
If you are still unsure whether or not this is for you go to [...] and read up more. Their playful site is very informative and full of user pics.
Overall, the Diana Mini is a unique camera to use for people who are tired of using their phone for point-and-shoot "fun" photos. It will change the way you think about every day photography.
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