Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have two Lomos, different models. I'm assuming you are referring to the 'classic' Lomo that looks kind of like a Minox 35 - their best model. Pros: possibility for excellent quality, unpredictability, community of Lomographers, impressing all of the artsy-fartsy types Cons: too expensive for what it is (due to status), unpredictable, unreliable film transport I think the 'good' Lomo is about $175, but I have another Lomo that is every bit as good (same lens I think) but looks like a real toy and it was $30 for TWO - straight from Russia. Personally, I think the Lomo is a bit like the Diana or Holga, just smaller (OK, it has a better lens too, but who cares?). I prefer the 6 x 6 format of the Diana / Holga, but at an art opening the Lomo is generally a hit - and you get some interesting images from time to time. It is really a camera for experimenting with and taking chances with, lots of fun. - - marc Doug Nygren wrote: > A friend recently bought a Lomo camera. What the pros and cons of this > Russian made camera> > > doug > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html