![]() Practical for both wide shots and even a bit of macro photography, this fisheye lens from Moment is great for capturing a wider scene with a creative flair. For around $35, the Fisheye Baby is affordable enough to pick up as a gift, either for a friend or yourself.When shooting on a full ratio, the fisheye effect is softened Of course, there aren't a lot of 35mm cameras out there that are as cute as the Lomography Fisheye Baby 110, to say nothing of the price. Remember too that Lomo is the only game in town for 110 film cartridges though we are glad to see it offer creatively minded options like LomoChrome, some of the more interesting films coming from boutique brands like Kosmo Foto and Cinestill are only available in 35mm and medium format. I'll admit, I found myself craving more out of the photos the impressionistic results left me a little bit cold, but that's more a matter of personal preference than anything else. Its picture quality doesn't match up with film cams that use 35mm film like the $89 LomoApparat, to say nothing of digitals. The Fisheye Baby is primarily a camera, of course. The colorful Bauhaus Edition has a bit of a Roy Lichtenstein pop art look with its striking primary colors, and the Metal Black version matches up with industrial decor. Lomography doesn't like to use the word toy to describe its cameras, but photographers looking for tchotchkes to decorate a studio will find this one to be a perfect fit. More Than a NoveltyĪs far as cameras go, there aren't that many out there today with the same kind of novelty charm as the Fisheye Baby 110. ![]() I may have had an easier time if I'd opted to digitize with a camera and a macro lens, but if I had it to do over again I would save myself some hassle and get lab scans instead. My OpticFilm 120 scanner doesn't have a holder for the format, though, so there was a bit of extra work lining up and cropping frames compared with my normally routine Vuescan workflow. I took the film to a local lab for processing but opted to scan it at home. Getting film developed is another matter-if you don't have a lab nearby, you'll need to mail the film out or develop it yourself. Film cartridges cost between $9 and $10 a piece with 24 exposures per roll. I had some Lomo Tiger 200 Color Negative film to try and noted relatively grainy results, muted colors, and easily achievable flare. Most films available are relatively low-speed, so you'll need to use a flash or experiment with bulb exposures in dim light. The circular fisheye f/8 lens gets almost everything in view its diagonal angle is about 170 degrees, with the distinctive distorted curves you expect with fisheye. On the other hand, it's very easy to get good-looking flare. There's a certain charm to the look, but you should expect to contend with some loss of contrast when photographing into a strong backlight. Tiny negatives and an ultra-wide plastic lens don't offer much in the way of detail, especially if you're used to 35mm film or digital cameras. The Fisheye Baby itself is as cute as a bug, but its picture quality isn't exactly breathtaking. Lomography Fisheye Baby Picture Quality and Film The Fisheye Baby 110 is purely mechanical and works without the need for a battery. A flash PC Sync port is included to attach an external flash. The shutter release is on the top, and there's a toggle switch to change between its standard 1/100-second exposure time and the long-exposure Bulb mode. ![]() A globe-shaped optical viewfinder dominates the top and contributes to the unique silhouette. The Fisheye Baby supports multiple exposures, so it's important to remember to advance the film between shots.Īs for controls, there's not much to the camera. The black plastic film holder replaces the Bauhaus Edition's yellow back and includes an advanced wheel to move to the next frame when you're ready. The film cartridges clip into a detachable back. A PC Sync socket is included to connect an off-camera flash We received a couple of rolls of color negative film to try, but LomoChrome, redscale, and black-and-white materials are available too. Today only Lomography makes the 16mm format film, thankfully in a number of different emulsions. The camera takes 110 film cartridges, a format that had some consumer traction back in the '70s and '80s, but fell out of favor. The yellow plastic back swaps out for a film cartridge and holder It measures 2.8 by 2.5 by 2.0 inches (HWD) and weighs about 1.8 ounces without a film cartridge loaded, and about twice that with film inside. As mentioned, the camera is small enough to rest in the palm of your hand.
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