Its built really well and its compact size means its perfect to travel with.
Its half the size of a 35mm film frame and not very accessible in terms of price and processing.
So is the Lomography Lomomatic 110 still worth getting?
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Is this one of thebest camerasfor you?
For the complete breakdown, read my full Lomography Lomomatic 110 review.
If you get it with the flash unit, the price jumps to$119 / 109.
All of these are available on the Lomography website.
I barely noticed its weight when it was in my pocket.
Once youve done that, all you oughta do is look through the viewfinder and shoot.
The viewfinder is located on the left-hand side, next to the film door.
Its important to note that the Lomomatic 110 doesnt have a built-in flash.
you’re able to choose the aperture too.
The cameras built-in light meter then calculates the shutter speed automatically, and this ranges from 30s to 1/125s.
Lomography Lomomatic 110 review: Controls
The Lomography Lomomatic 110 isnt a difficult camera to use.
This is where you load the film too.
To advance the film, it’s crucial that you snap it shut.
This proves to be quite frustrating when you have to do it over and over again.
Next to the shutter is a switch to change focal lengths.
Pulling the camera open also reveals the controls.
Theres a button to control the three ISO configs 100, 200 and 400 and a Bulb exposure button.
Both are located right below the shutter button.
Given the cameras small form factor, the control scheme feels a little cluttered.
Flip the camera over and youll see two more controls: the Day/Night aperture and multiple exposure sliders.
In the lead up to me receiving the digital copies, I kept thinking about what theyd look like.
Results can be hit-or-miss, as with any film camera.
Resulting images are, therefore, grainy and of a lower resolution.
Having shot with 35mm film cameras, Id recommend those over a 110 one.
The gallery above consists of some shots taken with the Lomomatic 110 in Day mode.
Similarly, the autumnal colors in the other photos have been reproduced well.
It will take a bit of trial and error for you to figure out the best tweaks.
Another limitation of the Lomomatic 110 is that it cant be mounted onto a tripod.
This is especially true when shooting in Bulb mode which drops the shutter speed to 30s.
On average, it costs approximately $20 to process a roll in the U.S. 35mm film is more affordable once again as, on average, it costs approximately $10 / 10.
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Lomography Lomomatic 110 review: Verdict
So, should you buy the Lomography Lomomatic 110?
There are a few things I love about this camera.
Its design, for starters, is unique and unlike any Ive seen before.
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Its built really well too, and using it is quite straightforward.
But its flaws are too jarring.
Buying and processing film is more tedious and pricier.
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If not, get a 35mm camera instead.
(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
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(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
