The Lomography La Sardina 8Ball Camera is a 35mm film toy camera specifically designed to bring more fun and chance to your shooting routine. This compact, sardine can-shaped camera features a built-in 22mm wide angle lens with a fixed f/8 aperture and two step focusing system. Two shutter speed settings are available, 1/100th sec. or bulb, and unlimited multiple and long exposures are possible.
A micro flash contact is also incorporated into the camera, allowing the use of the unique Fritz the Blitz flash to provide additional light for your exposures. A cable release socket is built into the shutter release and a 1/4" socket is also available for tripod usage.
The body has a textured all-black design with a built-in inverse Galilean viewfinder to suit the wide-angle perspective of the lens. A film cartridge window allows you to see the type of film you are using and an auto film counter with auto film stopping helps to keep consistent spacing in between frames.
| Film Type | 35 mm (135) |
| Image Area | 1.4 x 0.9" / 36 x 24 mm |
| Lens Focal Length | 22 mm |
| Angle of View | 89° |
| Aperture | Fixed f/8 |
| Shutter Speed |
N: 1/100 sec. B: Bulb |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2' / 60 cm |
| Focus System | Two-step: 2-3.3' / 0.6-1 m, 3.3' / 1 m to infinity |
| Viewfinder | Inverse Galileo-type built-in viewfinder |
| Film Counter | Auto film counter with auto film stopping |
| Cable Release Socket | Yes; standard |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" socket |
| External Flash Connection | Unique La Sardina micro contact (for Fritz the Blitz flash only) |
| Dimensions | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |