Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens
The Lomographic Diana+ Medium Format Camera is a faithful reproduction and a loving homage to the classic Diana - with a few new features tossed in. Its plastic lens, 2 shutter settings (daylight & "B"), 3 aperture settings, and manual focus are all hallmarks of the original Diana.
In addition, the Diana+ offers a removable lens and super-small aperture for pinhole images, two image formats (12 or 16 square shots on a standard 120 roll), an endless panorama feature that allows for unlimited and nearly seamless panoramic shots, and both a standard tripod thread & shutter lock for easy shake-free long exposures.
- Plastic Diana Lens
- The Diana's original all-plastic lens has been duplicated with utmost care to ensure the same dreamy, gorgeous, color-drenched, sometimes-blurry, and often-mind blowing results that Diana users have always treasured.
- Two Shutter Speeds
- Choose between "N" for normal daytime snapshots or "B" for unlimited indoor and nighttime exposures
- Two Image Sizes
- Allows choice between the 12 full-frame shots (5.2x5.2 cm), or 16 smaller square images - in the classic Diana format (4.2x4.2 cm).
- Multiple and Partial Exposures
- Like the Holga, you can advance the Diana+ as much or as little as you like after each shot - making multiple exposures, half-exposed frames, and stretched out long shots a snap.
- Pinhole Function
- Remove the lens, set the aperture to a super-small pinhole and shoot a super-wide-angle, severely old-school image through a tiny hole.
| Camera Type | Medium Format Viewfinder Fixed Focus Camera with Built-in Lens and Color Flash |
| Film Back/Loading | Accepts 120 mm film only (5.2x5.2 = 12 exposures; 4.2x4.2 = 16 exposures) |
| Film Type | All type 120 mm film (Does not accept 220 film) |
| Lens Mount | Mount Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter | "Daytime" & "B" (bulb); apertures 1-2 m, 2-4 m, 4 m to infin. |
| Shutter Release | On camera body |
| Self Timer | None |
| Flash Synchronization | None |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Exposure Metering | None |
| Exposure Bracketing | None |
| Exposure Compensation | None |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | None |
| Viewfinder | Non-removable viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Info | No information displayed |
| Film Transport | Variable |
| Multiple Exposure | Possible by not winding between shots |
| Focusing System | Fixed focus |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Custom Functions | None |
| Data Imprinting | Not applicable |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" x 20 |
| Dimensions | 5 x 3.75 x 3" (12.5 x 9.5 x 7.6 cm) |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 20 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (16)
- Comfortable design (11)
- Compact (8)
- Fast film loading (4)
Cons
- Too few features (3)
- Uncomfortable design (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (10)
- Home (6)
- Photojournalism (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (7), Pro photographer (4), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
A Versatile Plastic Camera
While I enjoy shooting with my Canon XT, I love the freedom to be expressive by using my Holga and Diana+ cameras. The Holga is a sturdier camera and about half the cost of...Read complete review
While I enjoy shooting with my Canon XT, I love the freedom to be expressive by using my Holga and Diana+ cameras. The Holga is a sturdier camera and about half the cost of the Diana+. What I like about the Diana+ is, besides having the 3 f-stops of the old Diana, the Diana+ also has "Pinhole". The Holga only has 1 f-stop.
The Diana+ lens can easily be removed to shoot ultra-wide angle pinhole images. Once done, the lens snaps back on. Or, leave the lens on and shoot slightly sharper images with a more normal angle.
It also comes with a tripod mount and inserts to allow for 12, 16 and Panorama images.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Takes a bit of work
With digital you can make sure you get what you want in the photo. I wanted to go back to guessing for a while. This camera is pretty well -made, and easy to ...Read complete review
With digital you can make sure you get what you want in the photo. I wanted to go back to guessing for a while. This camera is pretty well -made, and easy to use. The film winder is noisy, though, so know that. I've run a couple of rolls of film in it so far, some interesting shots but I have a way to go. The Lomo website shows some very interesting photos, which have probably been taken by folks who have been using this camera for a while. Give it a try, but don't expect 'wow' in your photos right away.
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Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
This camera is so fun. Great for hanging out with friends or still life.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Compact
- Easy loading and winding
- Fast Film Loading
- Nice and light to carry
- Simple Controls
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Great for travel
- Nice around town
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
Used every day of the week and still not one hiccup....nice smooth winding and a joy to work with....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
Follow You tube video if you have never loaded 120 film. Everything seems frail so be nice to it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Compact
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
My vacations with Diana
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to use
- Great fun
- Lightweight
Cons
- Plastic cheaply made
Best Uses
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
This camera is great fun if you want to take old fashioned pictures, just as they would have looked around the turn of the 20th century. A light, plastic camera, it feels more like a toy, but its fun and easy to use, and puts the mystery back into photography that is lost with instant-view digital. One note of caution though: handle this camera carefully because being plastic and cheaply made it is likely to break easily. Be especially careful loading and unloading the 120 film cartridges it takes. For extra fun, try using the pinhole feature for mysterious, dark, grainy, dreamy pictures. I recommend buying a padded case to protect the camera when transporting. Great fun!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
This is a fun toy camera, easy to use. Great results. Lots of lens options. Plus you can get an instant back for it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Film Loading
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Street
- Travel
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
I have always wanted to purchase this camera and finaly came through with it. I previously own a TLR camera which requires medium format film so the film loading process was easy for me. I read in various reviews that it has only a few features but this camera is a reproduction of the older model. It was exceddingly easy to use. Very light in weight so I definitely take it with me everywhere I go. There's a lot of fun and creativity when it comes to this camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Diana+ Splitzer
- Similar:
- TLR Yashica Mat Em (Medium Format)
Pros
- Light weight
Cons
- Too Few Features
Best Uses
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
the Diana f+ is so much fun to use. it is all about taking pictures without thinking too much about it. it takes a little getting used to but in the end you get some amazing photos....
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Compact
- Dreamy Photos
- Fast Film Loading
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Band Photos
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Photos of Friends
- Travel
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
I started off with a Holga camera and soon thereafter I HAD to buy a Diana F+!
This camera has different characteristics than a Holga, but any Holga user who hasn't tried a Diana F+ should do so immediately! B&H has the best price on these, so it can't hurt to treat yourself to one of these right now! You can shoot 120 film as-is and there are accessories available that enable you to shoot 35mm or even instant film! Another feature the Diana F+ offers is a pinhole function to take long, pinhole exposures. Just twist off the lens and set the aperture to "P" and mount on a tripod... and now you can take some of coolest wide-angle shots you will ever take! The Diana F+ comes wonderfully packaged with the camera, a strap, lens cap, film masks and even a hardcover book which got me through a day of jury duty recently! The book includes plenty of Diana facts, history, tips, tricks & a ton of wonderful images taken with this camera. If you want a 60's snapshot look or even just a fun new way to shoot photos- The Diana F+ is your girl!
I've run several rolls of film through it and I still haven't lost the stupid grin on my face! This is pure photo-pleasure!
Pros
- Compact
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Bad shutter release place
- Too Few Features
- Uncomfortable Design
Best Uses
- Learning
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
Having never shot Medium format and wanting to learn, I bought this to work with. So far the only major cons are in myself. LOL But there are a few things to watch for with this camera.
The shutter release is right in the middle of the lens mount, so you have a tendency to bring the lens down when you shoot. The camera has no adjustments, so it does not have very much low light ability.
THe Film brackets are hard to define if you don't know much about this type of system, so be ready to ruin a roll of film, but after that you get used to these, it is not too bad a system. Very basic, but it does work good.
Pros
- Compact
Cons
- Too Few Features
Best Uses
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
I have been fantasizing about buying this camera for over a year! The photo's that I developed myself came out better than I had hoped and they were only in black and white. I can't wait to mail my color film to see how it turned out. Body is lightweight and functional.
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Compact
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
Great camera for getting street images, it is light, portable and the pictures get a real nice colour!
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Fast Film Loading
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
Easy to use.
Fun to take pictures.
Light weight and looks very vintage.
Pros
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Uncomfortable Design
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
As expected, the Diana is a very cheaply made product for artistic experiments. The film advance is a nightmare however, which was not expected.
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
With digital you can make sure you get what you want in the photo. I wanted to go back to guessing for a while. This camera is pretty well -made, and easy to use. The film winder is noisy, though, so know that. I've run a couple of rolls of film in it so far, some interesting shots but I have a way to go. The Lomo website shows some very interesting photos, which have probably been taken by folks who have been using this camera for a while. Give it a try, but don't expect 'wow' in your photos right away.
Pros
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Uncomfortable Design
Best Uses
- Home
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
I haven't developed my first roll yet, but I can say that I love my Diana. If you are looking for perfect, ordinary photos, this camera isn't for you. But if you love an artistic look and aren't afraid of experimentation or imperfections, I highly recommend it!
Keep in mind that this is a replica of a cheaply made camera from the 1960's, so the design is not perfectly comfortable or modern. It gives it charm!
The controls are limited and very simple, which allows you to just enjoy the experience. It has three aperture settings plus a pinhole setting, two options for shutter with unlimited exposure, and three focus settings. I think that even someone unfamiliar with photography would find it fairly easy to handle.
The camera is very light and doesn't require batteries (a huge plus for me in the age of electronics). I'm not a fan of the neck strap, but it can easily be ignored. And as the camera is very fragile, I can see how it could save me from a mishap.
I had a little trouble loading the film at first and managed to advance it halfway through the roll before I realized it. My advice is to find a how-to video online like I did, and be careful.
I love the multiple exposure feature, and I also have other lenses and a Splitzer to try out. This camera has unlimited potential!
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Artistic photography
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
Very cool unpredictable camera. Digital shmidgital...
it all comes from FILM. Not only is the camera fun, but the book that comes with it is fun,too. It's a great package for the artistic photographer who still appreciates film.
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Compact
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
This camera is a great buy for those of us who got "digital burnout". The Diana allows one to get back to the basics in a ever more automated world. It is far lighter than any other medium format camera I have seen and is easy to use. Veteran and beginners will have no problem adapting to this camera.
Pros
- Comfortable Design
- Compact
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Experimental
- Travel
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
I always put this camera on my bag. It is easy to use and fun. The results are amazing and interesting.
Pros
- Free Your Imagination
Cons
- Fragile
Best Uses
- Freedom
Comments about Lomography Diana+ Fixed Focus Medium Format Camera with 75mm Lens:
While I enjoy shooting with my Canon XT, I love the freedom to be expressive by using my Holga and Diana+ cameras. The Holga is a sturdier camera and about half the cost of the Diana+. What I like about the Diana+ is, besides having the 3 f-stops of the old Diana, the Diana+ also has "Pinhole". The Holga only has 1 f-stop.
The Diana+ lens can easily be removed to shoot ultra-wide angle pinhole images. Once done, the lens snaps back on. Or, leave the lens on and shoot slightly sharper images with a more normal angle.
It also comes with a tripod mount and inserts to allow for 12, 16 and Panorama images.
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What's in the Box
- Lens Cap
- Shutter Lock
- Neck Strap
- Diana Vignettes Photo and Story Book
- 2-Year Warranty
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