@kaituba i try to advance my film and sometimes it takes a whole turn to advance and stop others times it takes less than a quarter turn to stop and it feels like i need to put too much pressure, im shooting in square mode, what should i do?
oh god, got mine for myself for christmad off amazon off an apparently good seller, and when i watched this to learn how to load film realised mine has no pressure plate!! wat the hell:(
Hey Kai, I have a question. I loaded the film as you did in the video, however when I get to the step of winding the knob until it stops - my knob doesn't stop, it can keep going...It still has an "E" the exposure counter. Did I miss a step? Should I take the film out and try again or will that ruin the film? Thank you so much!!!
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hi,i just load the 35mm film into my diana mini and i accidentally rotate the film until the end. Can i just rewind and reload the film or i have to put in a new film?
@killer9042 If you've wound until the end, you can rewind the film. Be careful not to rewind the film all the way into the cassette. If you do, you can pull the leader out using a film leader retriever. I have a video showing how to use one.
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hey kai. :3 So my diana mini isn't excepting the film properly. The sprocket gear spool won't rotate with the take-up spool and my film keeps on getting jammed. Is the sprocket gear spool supposed to move when you turn the advance wheel? Or am I just loading the film wrong?
@hillybilly128128, Sounds like you forgot to reset the film counter. With no film in the camera, and the camera back off, trip the shutter. Then try loading the camera.
hi kai! when i look through the view finder of my mini diana, I can see the lens.. I know thats how its supposed to be but I was wondering if the lens is going to show up in my picures? or is the viewfinder just a guide to show you approximatley what your picture will look like. please help me! thank you!
@paytonlovesyou11 The viewfinder isn't wysiwig, it's just a window over the lens, so no, the lens won't show up in your photos. You are correct, it's just a guide.
On my first roll and the counter is stuck at 33. I have mixed half frame and full frame. Should I rewind the film where it is? Or does the counter go up to 72? What should I tell the lab? If I used full frame square, will they print each one on a separate 4x6 photo? Or will the frames be spread out irregularly on the 4x6 prints?
What about half frame, or overlapping? I understand how these shots will line up on the negative, but it's not like a standard 35mm where each frame fits on a print...
@kahloholic part 2 The Mini full frames are square, and should be printed centered on the 4x6. Most labs will print 4x6 as their standard print size. I don't think there are many that will cut them down to square for you. Ask them if they can help you out with this roll, but they may not understand or may be unwilling to spend the extra time and effort to print them all correctly.
@kahloholic part 1 Go ahead and rewind. Mixed frames are not a good idea. The problem is that if you've shot an odd number of half frames, the automated lab print machine will start printing the square frames in the wrong place, with the edge of the frame in the middle, essentially cutting the image in half. The lab normally prints the half frames 2-up on a 4x6, but you need to explain to the lab that you have a mix of half frame and full frame.
@RNHCxLEADER Switching back and forth is a bad idea, as the lab may incorrectly crop full frame images, if the half frame images throws off the machine. The problem caused by switching back and forth would be incorrect cropping, with some images being cut in half. If there are other problems (too light, too dark), then these are exposure problems, and probably have to do with shooting in too little light for the film to make an image.
@lainholic It may be getting stuck if you forget to reset the film counter after unloading the previous roll of film. With the exposed roll of film removed, and before you drop in the next roll of film, trip the shutter to reset the film counter.
the mini looks fun. ever use a vintage diana the prints come out way different than the lomography remakes. the lens has a really nice softness and light vignette rather than hard black vignettes and sharp centers with edge blur.
Oops..one more question!! I have noticed when I try and wind the film (following your steps), it can sometimes get stuck..Is there a trick to getting the winding mechanism to move, without putting stress on it? Thank you so much!!
@kattoo13 If the mechanism locks when winding to frame one, tripping the shutter will release the winding mechanism. If it's getting stuck between frames during a roll, then you might have a defective camera. Contact Lomography for help. If broken, they will get you a replacement, if the camera is still under warranty.
When I first load the film, the sprockets won't stay aligned with the upper teeth when I advance the leader film. However, it will stay aligned with the teeth on the right. Also, when I finally close the film back, it does lock. Only thing is, it won't always advance to the E frame. So then I have to open the back up again, and I am worried about exposing the film. Help!!!! tx
@kattoo13 Before loading a new roll of film, be sure to reset the film counter.With no film in the camera, and the back off, trip the shutter. To help guide the film onto the takeup spool, I use my index finger to apply very light pressure on the take up spool on the bottom. This helps guide the film on the the spool, and keeps it from pulling off the upper teeth.
my film won't wind and i've gone through the manual and watched this and many other videos numerous amounts of times. it looks so easy and i've done it all right and have even had other people try, is there any solutions? :(
@taylororoRAWR Film advance problems are usually due to not resetting the film counter between rolls. After unloading the camera, remove the exposed roll, then trip the shutter to reset the film counter. Then install and load a fresh roll of film.
hi kai, i've loaded my film and snapped a few pictures. i'm not sure what im supposed to see in the little square below the advance wheel. ive turned the wheel till it stopped and its showing a "reversed E on the left and a E on the right" in the little square, is this right?
@kymlam The little square window is the film counter. Before loading the camera , this counter must be reset by opening the camera back and tripping the shutter release. When advancing the film, you should see a progression of numbers. I don't recall seeing the E on the left and right in the window. Keep shooting and advancing the film. If it proceeds normally, all is well.
@kymlam I think the "E" you see on the right is actually the number "3". At first, I thought the same as you, but if you continue shooting you'll soon see a "5" :)
I don't know much about photography in general but lomography looks interesting, so what the difference between the mini and full sized camera? Just film type?
@jg112393 The difference is the film. It may not seem like much, but 120 film gives an excellent image, but costs more per roll, per frame, and is harder to find a lab to get processed. Look around your area, and see if you can locate a local lab that can handle 120 film before you get a 120 film camera.
Hi Kai...the teeth of my viewfinder keeps getting stuck in my sprocket holes on my film, and it's sometimes impossible to turn the film to a new frame so i have to take the back off and pull it up as the teeth keep ripping the film holes. should i reload it with a fresh film and start again? what have i done wrong? thanks
@merennna If the film keeps getting stuck, it may be that the film counter needs to be reset. The Diana Mini's counter must be manually reset after each roll. After unloading the camera, remove the roll of film, and with the camera back still off, trip the shutter. This will reset the counter. Then load the camera with a new roll.
Huhlloooow KAI! You have no idea how useful this video was, especially the beginning when you showed us how to slide the backing down. We were totally trying to slide it to the left and right, hahaha. XD
@GlamGlitters21 Hi Alice. When loading the film, I use light pressure from my index finger on the sprocket edge of the film towards the bottom part of the camera. the light pressure helps the sprockets grab the teeth of the takeup spool.
@TheIdiotWithACamera The Diana Mini's counter must be manually reset after each roll. After unloading the camera, remove the roll of film, and with the camera back still off, trip the shutter. This will reset the counter. Then load the camera with a new roll.
Hi kai.....I bought the diana dreamer camera a couple of months ago and was disapponted becasue where i leave i cant developed 120 film anywhere! I want to buy the diana mini but is it safe to buy ? can i develop 35mm film anywhere...please help!
@jjayeLLL The switching mechanism isn't very robust. My camera is stuck in full frame mode, but I don't mind. If your camera is new, contact Lomography for a replacement.
@ant1939 Any 35mm film can be used in any 35mm slr camera. Lomography film has no special properties and won't give your photos the "Lomo" look if used in a slr. The lo-fi lens is what imparts most of the lo-fi look to the images.
hey kai, just wondering.. is there any way to stop the sprockets from ripping my film when i use the advance wheel. sometimes even the advance wheel doesn't budge and it ends up snapping the film.
@kikinatorrrr When this happens, it is uusually because the film counter has not been reset between rolls of film.. If I've just losded the roll, I will unload the film by carefully rewinding the roll, but not all the way, so the film leader is still sticking out. Then I will open the camera remove the roll of film. Then I reset the film counter by tripping the shutter with the back off. Then I reload the roll of film.
@HongKongBangBang You need a film leader retriever. You can get one from Adorama or BH Photo Video. I also have a video showing how to use one here on youtube: How to use a 35mm Film Leader Retriever.
hi i got a diana mini for Christmas but i didn't come with a flash, you seem to know a whole lot about them, is there anywhere that sells the flash separate from the camera?
@elleisbeautiful Yes, there are several online retailers that sell the flash separately. Lomography, Amazon, BH PhotoVideo, Freestyle Photo Supply. Sorry, I can't put in direct links in these comments. Google these retailers.
hi im kinda confused. so is it that as long as im in the half frame mode, still, i just have to twist the knob till i cant twist it anymore and i'll still have 2 shots in 1 normal full frame is it? or do i have to twist manually such that it's like kind of halved?
@ckisstheroses The advance mechanism will auto adjust for half frame mode. The winder will then advance each frame for 1/2 the width of a standard 35mm frame. You still need to wind after each shot.
@yourpizzahasarrived Except in bright summer light, I don't care for ISO 100 films. I tend to use 400, and will get ISO 200 or 160 if nothing else is available.
@sikki72 ISO 64 may be a little too slow, except in the brightest sunlight. ISO 100 is passable in bright sunlight, but maybe you will want to use the cloudy aperture setting.
Excuse me if i sound ignorant, and if I'm not making sense. When shooting a half frame, do you have to advance the film manually? If so, how do you know when you've twisted the winder knob enough, so that you're ready to take your next exposure completing your picture?
hey kai :) seeing as this video is dated 2009, i presume that you have been using this camera for a long while. is it still in good working condition or has something gone wrong with it? have you ever encountered any problems with it? i am considering buying this camera however with it's price tag, i am afraid it might not last long enough. thank you!
@amyleatan I am a little disappointed with the results of my Mini. I think that my images are not as sharp as some I've seen on Flickr. I know to expect some blur, but my images seem very soft. The build quality could be better. I tend to carry my cameras all the time in my shoulder bag, so they get beat up a bit. This camera has not faired quite as well as my Holgas. I am thinking about getting another Mini, to see if I get identical results.
@kaituba thank you! i actually already put an order for the mini as i had wanted it since the beginning of the year. i bought it with the flash and hopefully that may help in taking clearer, sharper shots. i may get the holga if the mini does not live up to my expectations!
hey umm i wanted to get the sam camera expect its the Lomography Diana Deluxe Package and i wanted to know if when you take the picture well it come out of the camera and if not to see them what do you have to do ???
@katexkandykane This is a film camera, so you won't know if your photos come out until your get your film processed. If you are new to film photography, you should seriously consider getting a 35mm lo-fi camera, rather than the more difficult to learn with DIana F+ in the Deluxe Package. The package does come with a 35mm film adapter back, but this is still more trouble to use than a dedicated 35mm film camera. I suggest you look at the straight 35mm lo-fi camera options like the Holga 135.
@kaituba oh ok then. Another question if this is a lomography camera(cause i wanted a lomography camera) do the photos come out sifferently? Cause i wanted that camera but i liked the way the photo come out can you take some pics and do a video of how they came out
when ever i try to load the film it doesn't take it and i keep winding it but it stays on E. i am not familiar with these cameras since i've always had digital so i am really confused!!! please help
@bucketofpopcorn The film counter must be reset by tripping the shutter with the camera back off, and before you drop in a new roll of film. Bending the tip of the film helps the take up spool grab the film leader. you can also try holding your finger lightly on the bottom line of sprockets as you wind the film onto the take-up spool. The very light pressure will keep the film sprocket holes engaged in the film counter sprocket.
hey kai, i tried to load my camera today and the spindle keeps ripping the film. also when i try and turn the winding knob, it doesnt pick up the film . please help!
@kikinatorrrr I was having a similar problem. Make sure you have reset the counter by tripping the shutter with no film in the camera, the back removed and before you drop in the new roll of film. To help the take up spool grab the film, crimping the end so there is a bend it it helps.
Thank you, thank you, thank you... I was panicking until I discovered this vid, since the instructions that come with the camera leave a lot to be desired. :)
hi kaituba just wan to ask im using a diana f+ flash for my diana mini. it was working fine,, then suddenly it wont work anymore when i attach it to the mini, but it works with the fisheye2 can you help me on this pls.. ^_^
@cierseruwal If it works on a different camera, then there might be something wrong with the camera. Contact lomography and see if there is something they can suggest to get it working again. If you have purchased the camera recently, you can probably get it replaced.
okay its my second time loading this camera, and i got a little confused. when you turn the wheel, is the sprocket gear spool supposed to move as well? i find that when i turn it, the top sprockets dont turn WITH the film, the flim just kinda slides over it and then aligns itself, and then over it, and then aligns itself. is that correct?
@chrisssti3l The sprocket holes in the film drive the sprocket gear, which turns the film counter. Make sure you reset the film counter by tripping the shutter with the camera back off and before you put in the new roll.
Hi Kai thanks for your videos. I need your help :( I have a Diana Mini and never tried to switch between half and square frame. I was doing that now and noticed that the camera is not allowing me to. It is at half frame position and has a black rectangle stopping me from switching. the other thing is despite being at "half frame" position, the camera has not the two little black wings do not exist at all. can you help me please? :(
thanks for the tutorial kai, really helpful, i just bought my diana mini. ^__^ really excited to use it.. about the frame options (rectangle and square) does it mean you have to stick to one kind of format or you can change it anytime??
and also about the advance wheel what are those little white numbers indicate.. like 3, 6 etc.. does it mean you about the shots youve taken?
thanks for the tutorial kai, really helpful, i just bought my diana mini. ^__^ really excited to use it.. about the frame options (rectangle and square) does it mean you have to stick to one kind of format or you can change it anytime??
and also about the advance wheel what are those little white numbers indicate.. like 3, 6 etc.. does it mean you about the shots youve taken?
Okay, so I just now added my film correctly. I tried advancing, but IT WON'T BUDGE. I snapped the shutter, and yet, it still will not budge.. I need help ASAP!
@AAproductions1994 It sounds like a misloaded roll of film. Did you reset the film counter by snapping the shutter with the camera back off before you loaded the film? Forgetting to do this can sometimes cause the winder mechanism to malfunction.
Try this. Push the rewind button on the bottom of the camera, then carefully and slooowly rewind the film. As soon as you hear a little snap of the film coming off the take up spool, stop, then open the camera back. Reset the shutter. Reload.
@kaituba I've tried to actually rewind it, I held the rewind button and turned it as well, but didn't sound the same as the time when I previously took out my last roll of film. As I took the back off, The film was still attached, still a little long too. Should I try another roll?
Is this camera good for beginners ? Good for day and night ? Indoors ? Was looking at the Holga 135Bc but there's only one aperture setting, so it isn't really good right ? Thanks.
@sunshineloveshappy Even though it only has the 1 aperture, I think the Holga 135BC is a good camera for a beginner. It's operation is a little easier than the Mini. For indoors or at night, you will need to use a flash unit, or put the camera on a tripod and use a cable release and the B shutter setting.
Sorry everyone. For some reason, I missed several questions here about a month ago. I'm not sure why I didn't see email notifications. i'm not sure if it was me or youtube. I am thinking about adding a forum to my website, that will be easier for me to keep track of.
This is a really stupid question, but you can unload the 35mm film in light? I thought when film was exposed to light, it was destroyed? Haha, I'm very new to film cameras
@jakesakook Sorry, I missed this question last month. There is usually a big difference. to CD, $2-3. Prints, $8-12. Best way to do this is get the CD. Pick your images, then get those printed.
@dancinsteph sorry about my late response. I missed several questions here. The sprockets stop after the film is advanced. They should release and advance again after the shutter is tripped. If the film won't advance after the shutter is tripped, you are either at the end of the roll or perhaps the camera is defective.
@BARKAYAK Diana Mini shoots both square 24x24 and half frame (17x24). The Golden Half only shoots half frame. Not sure which is better. Go to Flickr and take a close look at the groups devoted to these cameras and see if you can tell the diff.
For my 35mm film from the Diana Mini, I just get the film processed and scanned to CD. It's cheaper that way. Then I order prints for only the images I want.
$.59 seems a little steep for 4x6 prints. Check out snapfish or shutterfly. They offer prints for about $.10-12.
when i load my film into my diana mini, and put the film sprocket holes into the teeth, and wind the the real once the camera us shut,and wind the film it turns with great difficulty and not smoothly. when i opend the camera , i saw that the sprocket holes on my film were torn...i loaded it the same way as u...is the camera faulty?
This happens to me when I forget to reset the film counter by tripping the shutter after removing an exposed roll and before I put in the new one. Start over, trip the shutter with the camera back off to reset. Wind past the torn sprocket holes, close up the camera and see if this works.
ok ill give it ago..but i havent even taken anyshots, its brand new and all the probs stated as i was putting the film in..ok ima do it now and get back to you, thanks alot kai!
oh i think i know what i was doing wrong..i kept on turning the advance whell even when it stopped...so bascally, i wind the wheel till it stops then shoot, then wind etc...
aslo wanted to ask you kai
1. i think im on shot n.2, do the exposures go up in odd numbers?
2. do i have to put the lens cap on and take a snap before swtiching the frames from quare to half frame ..vice versa?
Sorry girlrita, I missed your follow up questions!
1. The film counter is pretty squirrely on the Mini. I always have a hard time figuring out exactly how many frames are left, but you can usually see enough of the numbers on the counter to get a general idea.
2. Unless you are best friends with the lab tech, I don't recommend switching formats mid-roll. It will give the tech a headache trying to print your roll, with the mix of half and full frame images
hey kai, i was just wondering... i got my diana mini today, and the counter seems to go up in 3s is this normal? it goes from E to 3 then 3 and a half then 6 and so on. what the hell am i doing wrong. its on the square setting thanks
hi! I got my lomo diana mini this week and a have one question: after shoot, I need advanced until the wheel stop or when I hear a click? I think my pictures were on top of each other because of this doubt, don't know what to do. I'm in the middle of the roll!
Advance the film until the wheel stops. It will only take a partial turn. Don't worry, go ahead and finish out the roll. Be sure to tell the lab tech that the negatives are square, centered on a 35mm frame and that you want your prints or scans centered.
When reloading the camera, be sure to click the shutter after you have removed the exposed roll and before you put in the new roll, so the film counter will reset.
I'm using the half-frame mode. I read comments saying that takes time to use all the 72 poses. I started this morning and is already more than half! or I'm using too much (haha) or I'm moving the wheel more than should.
well, if stops on the right place without putting too much force, I should be doing it right.
if you posted a question and it disappeared, please repose it. I accidently deleted one by hitting the "remove" button when I meant to hit "reply"! Sorry!
Yes. If you shot half frame be sure to let them know.
If you shot square neg, tell the tech or write in the special instructions that the film is square negs centered on the 35mm frame and that you want your prints or scans to be centered.
Yes, if you use half frame mode, the camera will automatically advance the film a half frame and the counter will go up to 48 (24exp roll) or 72 (36exp roll).
It's not a good idea to mix 24x24 photos with your 24x17 half frame images. The lab won't know how to cut the negs and may not be able to print or scan your photos either.
Thank you! I just got a Diana mini as a Christmas present and I went slightly retarded and couldn't figure out how to slide the back off. :-P All's well now thanks to your vid.
It can do that if you have a 24 or 36 exposure roll in the camera and the slide switch on the back is set to the left (24x17), which is the half-frame mode. If this is the case, it will go all the way up to 48 on a 24exp. roll or 72 on a 36exp roll.
Yes, it is okay to leave the cap off, as long as you don't keep your camera in a bag with pointy stuff. I keep my lens caps, but don't usually carry them around with the cap on for the very same reason!
Can you do panoramic/multiple exposures on this camera. To me this camera looks like a medium format Diana but does not have the same features. The only reason I might go to this is because people around me do not print medium format film. Let me know what you think.
Multiple exposures, yes, panoramic exposures, not really. Not at all in square format mode, but you can probably get something going using the half-frame mode. It won't have the overlapping effect of the Diana+ panorama mode. I'm still testing the camera, but so far, I like it!
Why do we need to take a shoot before loading it?
TVMeusPensamentos 5 days ago
@TVMeusPensamentos you need to do this in order to reset the counter.
lqb2 5 days ago
@lqb2 thanks!
TVMeusPensamentos 5 days ago
Thank you, very informative.
GreenGrayRain 1 week ago
@kaituba i try to advance my film and sometimes it takes a whole turn to advance and stop others times it takes less than a quarter turn to stop and it feels like i need to put too much pressure, im shooting in square mode, what should i do?
MrTinoco19 1 week ago
can i use other film other than the film they are selling?? thanks :))
cizie100 2 weeks ago
Do i need to make this in the dark...????
hvbyco 4 weeks ago
@hvbyco No, the film cassette and camera are designed so that the camera can be loaded in daylight. Avoid direct sunlight when loading the camera.
kaituba 4 weeks ago
oh god, got mine for myself for christmad off amazon off an apparently good seller, and when i watched this to learn how to load film realised mine has no pressure plate!! wat the hell:(
xxxhey2 4 weeks ago
@xxxhey2 Contact the selller and let them know that the camera is not 100%. If they are a good seller, they will rectify the problem.
kaituba 4 weeks ago
Thanks this is AMAZINGGGGGG :)
sparklewithlove13 1 month ago
Legend!!! :)
Animateourworld 1 month ago
Thanks Kai! Your vid was so helpful!
danielization 1 month ago
WOW this was really helpful! Thanks so much :)
mamadoritos 1 month ago
Hey Kai, I have a question. I loaded the film as you did in the video, however when I get to the step of winding the knob until it stops - my knob doesn't stop, it can keep going...It still has an "E" the exposure counter. Did I miss a step? Should I take the film out and try again or will that ruin the film? Thank you so much!!!
TheJennaM 1 month ago
On that part at 2:40, it's not working. I keep turning it, but it won't get off of empty
shortsvids 2 months ago
......I have a HUGE question @kaituba , do i need to use the flash with the colored gel filters inorder to achieve a colored look during day time?? what setting should I put the camera in when i use the flash and colored gel during daytime and night time? i need tips! your videos are awesome btw! pls. reply back if you can. thankss
groovealoose 3 months ago
hi,i just load the 35mm film into my diana mini and i accidentally rotate the film until the end. Can i just rewind and reload the film or i have to put in a new film?
killer9042 4 months ago
@killer9042 If you've wound until the end, you can rewind the film. Be careful not to rewind the film all the way into the cassette. If you do, you can pull the leader out using a film leader retriever. I have a video showing how to use one.
kaituba 4 months ago
@kaituba
Thanks for your help!
killer9042 4 months ago
Hey, whats the best lighting conditions to load the film into the camera? Im worried ill expose it before ill take any pictures.
typomk2 4 months ago
Could you put subtitles please? I need to understand it.
haha2204 5 months ago
@haha2204 I'll consider it. I'll have to see how much work it would be to add the subtitles.
kaituba 4 months ago
@kaituba Yes, it'll be great! thank you!
haha2204 4 months ago
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VladimirKalest 5 months ago
hey kai. :3 So my diana mini isn't excepting the film properly. The sprocket gear spool won't rotate with the take-up spool and my film keeps on getting jammed. Is the sprocket gear spool supposed to move when you turn the advance wheel? Or am I just loading the film wrong?
hillybilly128128 5 months ago
@hillybilly128128, Sounds like you forgot to reset the film counter. With no film in the camera, and the camera back off, trip the shutter. Then try loading the camera.
kaituba 5 months ago
There's is a word for people like you Kai
Legend :)
thank you very much.
Diazreta 5 months ago
i got this today and i was so confused. this helped me out A LOT. thank youuu :D
bluejellyrox 6 months ago
hi kai! when i look through the view finder of my mini diana, I can see the lens.. I know thats how its supposed to be but I was wondering if the lens is going to show up in my picures? or is the viewfinder just a guide to show you approximatley what your picture will look like. please help me! thank you!
paytonlovesyou11 6 months ago
@paytonlovesyou11 The viewfinder isn't wysiwig, it's just a window over the lens, so no, the lens won't show up in your photos. You are correct, it's just a guide.
kaituba 6 months ago
On my first roll and the counter is stuck at 33. I have mixed half frame and full frame. Should I rewind the film where it is? Or does the counter go up to 72? What should I tell the lab? If I used full frame square, will they print each one on a separate 4x6 photo? Or will the frames be spread out irregularly on the 4x6 prints?
What about half frame, or overlapping? I understand how these shots will line up on the negative, but it's not like a standard 35mm where each frame fits on a print...
kahloholic 6 months ago
@kahloholic part 2 The Mini full frames are square, and should be printed centered on the 4x6. Most labs will print 4x6 as their standard print size. I don't think there are many that will cut them down to square for you. Ask them if they can help you out with this roll, but they may not understand or may be unwilling to spend the extra time and effort to print them all correctly.
kaituba 6 months ago
@kahloholic part 1 Go ahead and rewind. Mixed frames are not a good idea. The problem is that if you've shot an odd number of half frames, the automated lab print machine will start printing the square frames in the wrong place, with the edge of the frame in the middle, essentially cutting the image in half. The lab normally prints the half frames 2-up on a 4x6, but you need to explain to the lab that you have a mix of half frame and full frame.
kaituba 6 months ago
I've had horrible results when I received my film back.
I realized I switch back and fourth from the 24x17 and 24x24.
Would it be better if I just stuck with one setting through the roll of film with out changing between the two?
RNHCxLEADER 7 months ago
@RNHCxLEADER Switching back and forth is a bad idea, as the lab may incorrectly crop full frame images, if the half frame images throws off the machine. The problem caused by switching back and forth would be incorrect cropping, with some images being cut in half. If there are other problems (too light, too dark), then these are exposure problems, and probably have to do with shooting in too little light for the film to make an image.
kaituba 7 months ago
tips on determining focus distance when shooting, anyone?
wordtooler 7 months ago
@TheSteezygee Glad you figured it out. I tried removing it like you would a strap from a vintage Diana, but couldn't seem to work it off.
kaituba 7 months ago
@TheSteezygee Not that I know of. I tried removing mine without breaking it, but ended up having to cut it off.
kaituba 8 months ago
hi kai
whenever i am mid roll, shot 12 or so it gets stuck and it wont advance anymore..im wondering why or how i can fix it
lainholic 9 months ago
@lainholic It may be getting stuck if you forget to reset the film counter after unloading the previous roll of film. With the exposed roll of film removed, and before you drop in the next roll of film, trip the shutter to reset the film counter.
kaituba 8 months ago
the mini looks fun. ever use a vintage diana the prints come out way different than the lomography remakes. the lens has a really nice softness and light vignette rather than hard black vignettes and sharp centers with edge blur.
themadscientest 9 months ago
My advance wheel wont stop!! What have I done wrong?
12Arapm 9 months ago
Thanks Kai, you rock!
SSnape4life 9 months ago
Oops..one more question!! I have noticed when I try and wind the film (following your steps), it can sometimes get stuck..Is there a trick to getting the winding mechanism to move, without putting stress on it? Thank you so much!!
kattoo13 9 months ago
@kattoo13 If the mechanism locks when winding to frame one, tripping the shutter will release the winding mechanism. If it's getting stuck between frames during a roll, then you might have a defective camera. Contact Lomography for help. If broken, they will get you a replacement, if the camera is still under warranty.
kaituba 9 months ago
Hi Kai,
When I first load the film, the sprockets won't stay aligned with the upper teeth when I advance the leader film. However, it will stay aligned with the teeth on the right. Also, when I finally close the film back, it does lock. Only thing is, it won't always advance to the E frame. So then I have to open the back up again, and I am worried about exposing the film. Help!!!! tx
kattoo13 9 months ago
@kattoo13 Before loading a new roll of film, be sure to reset the film counter.With no film in the camera, and the back off, trip the shutter. To help guide the film onto the takeup spool, I use my index finger to apply very light pressure on the take up spool on the bottom. This helps guide the film on the the spool, and keeps it from pulling off the upper teeth.
kaituba 9 months ago
@kaituba Thank you! I will try this :)
kattoo13 9 months ago
my film won't wind and i've gone through the manual and watched this and many other videos numerous amounts of times. it looks so easy and i've done it all right and have even had other people try, is there any solutions? :(
taylororoRAWR 10 months ago
@taylororoRAWR Film advance problems are usually due to not resetting the film counter between rolls. After unloading the camera, remove the exposed roll, then trip the shutter to reset the film counter. Then install and load a fresh roll of film.
kaituba 10 months ago
Thank you so much for this video. I have a Lomography Fisheye and should be getting my Diana Mini sometime this week! This was a huge help.
kattoo13 10 months ago
hi kai, i've loaded my film and snapped a few pictures. i'm not sure what im supposed to see in the little square below the advance wheel. ive turned the wheel till it stopped and its showing a "reversed E on the left and a E on the right" in the little square, is this right?
kymlam 10 months ago
@kymlam The little square window is the film counter. Before loading the camera , this counter must be reset by opening the camera back and tripping the shutter release. When advancing the film, you should see a progression of numbers. I don't recall seeing the E on the left and right in the window. Keep shooting and advancing the film. If it proceeds normally, all is well.
kaituba 10 months ago
@kymlam I think the "E" you see on the right is actually the number "3". At first, I thought the same as you, but if you continue shooting you'll soon see a "5" :)
KEistrup 9 months ago
I don't know much about photography in general but lomography looks interesting, so what the difference between the mini and full sized camera? Just film type?
jg112393 10 months ago
@jg112393 The difference is the film. It may not seem like much, but 120 film gives an excellent image, but costs more per roll, per frame, and is harder to find a lab to get processed. Look around your area, and see if you can locate a local lab that can handle 120 film before you get a 120 film camera.
kaituba 10 months ago
I own a holga and an oktomat, I would love to get one of these but it's expensive.
Liberallesbians 10 months ago
star dude!
reabo 11 months ago
Hi Kai...the teeth of my viewfinder keeps getting stuck in my sprocket holes on my film, and it's sometimes impossible to turn the film to a new frame so i have to take the back off and pull it up as the teeth keep ripping the film holes. should i reload it with a fresh film and start again? what have i done wrong? thanks
merennna 11 months ago
@merennna If the film keeps getting stuck, it may be that the film counter needs to be reset. The Diana Mini's counter must be manually reset after each roll. After unloading the camera, remove the roll of film, and with the camera back still off, trip the shutter. This will reset the counter. Then load the camera with a new roll.
kaituba 11 months ago
Huhlloooow KAI! You have no idea how useful this video was, especially the beginning when you showed us how to slide the backing down. We were totally trying to slide it to the left and right, hahaha. XD
thekennection 11 months ago
thank you so much for posting these videos! I would be so lost without this tutorial
keengle1 11 months ago
Hi kai, I have a major problem and I thought you could maybe help. I can't seem to load my Diana Mini because it doesn't grip the film
Thanks, alice
GlamGlitters21 1 year ago
@GlamGlitters21 Hi Alice. When loading the film, I use light pressure from my index finger on the sprocket edge of the film towards the bottom part of the camera. the light pressure helps the sprockets grab the teeth of the takeup spool.
kaituba 11 months ago
for some reason, my camera say empty all the time.....do you know how to fix this?
TheIdiotWithACamera 1 year ago
@TheIdiotWithACamera The Diana Mini's counter must be manually reset after each roll. After unloading the camera, remove the roll of film, and with the camera back still off, trip the shutter. This will reset the counter. Then load the camera with a new roll.
kaituba 1 year ago
Hi kai.....I bought the diana dreamer camera a couple of months ago and was disapponted becasue where i leave i cant developed 120 film anywhere! I want to buy the diana mini but is it safe to buy ? can i develop 35mm film anywhere...please help!
lovesxmcr 1 year ago
@lovesxmcr 35mm film can be processed at any 1-hour lab, so it is much easier to get processed than 120 film.
kaituba 1 year ago
hi kai,
for some reason it seems like my changing half frame to full frame switch wont switch. it may be jammed or something. what should i do?
jjayeLLL 1 year ago
@jjayeLLL The switching mechanism isn't very robust. My camera is stuck in full frame mode, but I don't mind. If your camera is new, contact Lomography for a replacement.
kaituba 1 year ago
@jjayeLLL take a picture with the lens cap on then you can switch, I had this issue too but this worked for me
Melliek17 1 year ago
can you load this lomography 32mm film into a regular slr camera?
ant1939 1 year ago
@ant1939 Any 35mm film can be used in any 35mm slr camera. Lomography film has no special properties and won't give your photos the "Lomo" look if used in a slr. The lo-fi lens is what imparts most of the lo-fi look to the images.
kaituba 1 year ago
hey kai, just wondering.. is there any way to stop the sprockets from ripping my film when i use the advance wheel. sometimes even the advance wheel doesn't budge and it ends up snapping the film.
kikinatorrrr 1 year ago
@kikinatorrrr When this happens, it is uusually because the film counter has not been reset between rolls of film.. If I've just losded the roll, I will unload the film by carefully rewinding the roll, but not all the way, so the film leader is still sticking out. Then I will open the camera remove the roll of film. Then I reset the film counter by tripping the shutter with the back off. Then I reload the roll of film.
kaituba 1 year ago
i did the most stupid thing ever.
i put in the film in and rewind it instead of winding it.
is there any way of retrieve the unused film that's rewinded back into the roll?
thanks
god i'm dumb
great video btw
HongKongBangBang 1 year ago
@HongKongBangBang You need a film leader retriever. You can get one from Adorama or BH Photo Video. I also have a video showing how to use one here on youtube: How to use a 35mm Film Leader Retriever.
kaituba 1 year ago
hi i got a diana mini for Christmas but i didn't come with a flash, you seem to know a whole lot about them, is there anywhere that sells the flash separate from the camera?
elleisbeautiful 1 year ago
@elleisbeautiful Yes, there are several online retailers that sell the flash separately. Lomography, Amazon, BH PhotoVideo, Freestyle Photo Supply. Sorry, I can't put in direct links in these comments. Google these retailers.
kaituba 1 year ago
hi Kai
a few days ago i brought my diana mini to the dog park to take some pictures of dogs and people and some nature.
and when i took a picture and advanced the film, the counter clicked and moved to the next number, but the winder knob kept moving,
thennn when i picked up my developed pictures, the developer said that the pictures overlapped
please help to explain what went wrong
MrRundmc100 1 year ago
hi im kinda confused. so is it that as long as im in the half frame mode, still, i just have to twist the knob till i cant twist it anymore and i'll still have 2 shots in 1 normal full frame is it? or do i have to twist manually such that it's like kind of halved?
ckisstheroses 1 year ago
@ckisstheroses The advance mechanism will auto adjust for half frame mode. The winder will then advance each frame for 1/2 the width of a standard 35mm frame. You still need to wind after each shot.
kaituba 1 year ago
what film speed do you recommend for shooting in bright sunlight? Do pictures come out better with 100 or 400 iso?
yourpizzahasarrived 1 year ago
@yourpizzahasarrived Except in bright summer light, I don't care for ISO 100 films. I tend to use 400, and will get ISO 200 or 160 if nothing else is available.
kaituba 1 year ago
do you find that shooting ISO 64 and 100 is hard with the Mini even in full sunlight? very helpful video, by the way. :)
sikki72 1 year ago
@sikki72 ISO 64 may be a little too slow, except in the brightest sunlight. ISO 100 is passable in bright sunlight, but maybe you will want to use the cloudy aperture setting.
kaituba 1 year ago
Excuse me if i sound ignorant, and if I'm not making sense. When shooting a half frame, do you have to advance the film manually? If so, how do you know when you've twisted the winder knob enough, so that you're ready to take your next exposure completing your picture?
thatsbliss 1 year ago
@thatsbliss Film is advanced manually, but the film counter will adjust itself to half-frame when the camera is switched to half frame.
kaituba 1 year ago
hey kai :) seeing as this video is dated 2009, i presume that you have been using this camera for a long while. is it still in good working condition or has something gone wrong with it? have you ever encountered any problems with it? i am considering buying this camera however with it's price tag, i am afraid it might not last long enough. thank you!
amyleatan 1 year ago
@amyleatan I am a little disappointed with the results of my Mini. I think that my images are not as sharp as some I've seen on Flickr. I know to expect some blur, but my images seem very soft. The build quality could be better. I tend to carry my cameras all the time in my shoulder bag, so they get beat up a bit. This camera has not faired quite as well as my Holgas. I am thinking about getting another Mini, to see if I get identical results.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba thank you! i actually already put an order for the mini as i had wanted it since the beginning of the year. i bought it with the flash and hopefully that may help in taking clearer, sharper shots. i may get the holga if the mini does not live up to my expectations!
amyleatan 1 year ago
hey umm i wanted to get the sam camera expect its the Lomography Diana Deluxe Package and i wanted to know if when you take the picture well it come out of the camera and if not to see them what do you have to do ???
katexkandykane 1 year ago
@katexkandykane This is a film camera, so you won't know if your photos come out until your get your film processed. If you are new to film photography, you should seriously consider getting a 35mm lo-fi camera, rather than the more difficult to learn with DIana F+ in the Deluxe Package. The package does come with a 35mm film adapter back, but this is still more trouble to use than a dedicated 35mm film camera. I suggest you look at the straight 35mm lo-fi camera options like the Holga 135.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba oh ok then. Another question if this is a lomography camera(cause i wanted a lomography camera) do the photos come out sifferently? Cause i wanted that camera but i liked the way the photo come out can you take some pics and do a video of how they came out
katexkandykane 1 year ago
I got my Mini directly from Lomography, for $60US
kaituba 1 year ago
Where did you get the camera and how much was it?
kellykristine23 1 year ago
is it like a polaroid camera where the picture comes out instantly? :)
andersvanaller 1 year ago
@andersvanaller No, you must shoot the whole roll of film, then take it to a lab to be processed, printed or scanned.
kaituba 1 year ago
when ever i try to load the film it doesn't take it and i keep winding it but it stays on E. i am not familiar with these cameras since i've always had digital so i am really confused!!! please help
bucketofpopcorn 1 year ago
@bucketofpopcorn The film counter must be reset by tripping the shutter with the camera back off, and before you drop in a new roll of film. Bending the tip of the film helps the take up spool grab the film leader. you can also try holding your finger lightly on the bottom line of sprockets as you wind the film onto the take-up spool. The very light pressure will keep the film sprocket holes engaged in the film counter sprocket.
kaituba 1 year ago
hey kai, i tried to load my camera today and the spindle keeps ripping the film. also when i try and turn the winding knob, it doesnt pick up the film . please help!
kikinatorrrr 1 year ago
@kikinatorrrr I was having a similar problem. Make sure you have reset the counter by tripping the shutter with no film in the camera, the back removed and before you drop in the new roll of film. To help the take up spool grab the film, crimping the end so there is a bend it it helps.
kaituba 1 year ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you... I was panicking until I discovered this vid, since the instructions that come with the camera leave a lot to be desired. :)
jensmusicfaves 1 year ago
do you have to set iso, for this camera...?
TheKarolinaG 1 year ago
@TheKarolinaG There is no built in meter or auto-exposure control, so there is no ISO setting.
kaituba 1 year ago
hi kaituba just wan to ask im using a diana f+ flash for my diana mini. it was working fine,, then suddenly it wont work anymore when i attach it to the mini, but it works with the fisheye2 can you help me on this pls.. ^_^
cierseruwal 1 year ago
@cierseruwal If it works on a different camera, then there might be something wrong with the camera. Contact lomography and see if there is something they can suggest to get it working again. If you have purchased the camera recently, you can probably get it replaced.
kaituba 1 year ago
when im putting it in and i turn the top thing the little sprackets arent moving with it like yours did
ohbaabyitslauren 1 year ago
@ohbaabyitslauren See my reply to chrisssti3l. The sprocket holes in the film cause the sprocket gear to turn.
kaituba 1 year ago
okay its my second time loading this camera, and i got a little confused. when you turn the wheel, is the sprocket gear spool supposed to move as well? i find that when i turn it, the top sprockets dont turn WITH the film, the flim just kinda slides over it and then aligns itself, and then over it, and then aligns itself. is that correct?
chrisssti3l 1 year ago
@chrisssti3l The sprocket holes in the film drive the sprocket gear, which turns the film counter. Make sure you reset the film counter by tripping the shutter with the camera back off and before you put in the new roll.
kaituba 1 year ago
hi there, i try to advance it and all the number that i got is E 3 and 6. So how do i know when i take all the picture of the film already?
forever4luvf4 1 year ago
Thank you! I was a little unsure, but you were very thorough and the video was simple - great!
EmilyHeartsCookies 1 year ago
Hi Kai thanks for your videos. I need your help :( I have a Diana Mini and never tried to switch between half and square frame. I was doing that now and noticed that the camera is not allowing me to. It is at half frame position and has a black rectangle stopping me from switching. the other thing is despite being at "half frame" position, the camera has not the two little black wings do not exist at all. can you help me please? :(
LaraRibas 1 year ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
i tried to read the instructions that came w/ the camera & no luck w/ loading the film. this video was heavenly!
Rotang16 1 year ago
thanks for the tutorial kai, really helpful, i just bought my diana mini. ^__^ really excited to use it.. about the frame options (rectangle and square) does it mean you have to stick to one kind of format or you can change it anytime??
and also about the advance wheel what are those little white numbers indicate.. like 3, 6 etc.. does it mean you about the shots youve taken?
cgdigi 1 year ago
thanks for the tutorial kai, really helpful, i just bought my diana mini. ^__^ really excited to use it.. about the frame options (rectangle and square) does it mean you have to stick to one kind of format or you can change it anytime??
and also about the advance wheel what are those little white numbers indicate.. like 3, 6 etc.. does it mean you about the shots youve taken?
cgdigi 1 year ago
Okay, so I just now added my film correctly. I tried advancing, but IT WON'T BUDGE. I snapped the shutter, and yet, it still will not budge.. I need help ASAP!
AAproductions1994 1 year ago
@AAproductions1994 It sounds like a misloaded roll of film. Did you reset the film counter by snapping the shutter with the camera back off before you loaded the film? Forgetting to do this can sometimes cause the winder mechanism to malfunction.
Try this. Push the rewind button on the bottom of the camera, then carefully and slooowly rewind the film. As soon as you hear a little snap of the film coming off the take up spool, stop, then open the camera back. Reset the shutter. Reload.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba I've tried to actually rewind it, I held the rewind button and turned it as well, but didn't sound the same as the time when I previously took out my last roll of film. As I took the back off, The film was still attached, still a little long too. Should I try another roll?
AAproductions1994 1 year ago
@AAproductions1994 We're you mid-roll when it got stuck? It is possible you were at the end of the roll, and it wasn't stuck, it was just at the end.
Reset the counter. Try another roll.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba I just had to insert another roll, I guess the sprackets weren't connected correctly. Well, thank you! The video helped a lot too thanks!
AAproductions1994 1 year ago
Is this camera good for beginners ? Good for day and night ? Indoors ? Was looking at the Holga 135Bc but there's only one aperture setting, so it isn't really good right ? Thanks.
sunshineloveshappy 1 year ago
@sunshineloveshappy Even though it only has the 1 aperture, I think the Holga 135BC is a good camera for a beginner. It's operation is a little easier than the Mini. For indoors or at night, you will need to use a flash unit, or put the camera on a tripod and use a cable release and the B shutter setting.
kaituba 1 year ago
thanksss
jamochaplease 1 year ago
Sorry everyone. For some reason, I missed several questions here about a month ago. I'm not sure why I didn't see email notifications. i'm not sure if it was me or youtube. I am thinking about adding a forum to my website, that will be easier for me to keep track of.
kaituba 1 year ago
This is a really stupid question, but you can unload the 35mm film in light? I thought when film was exposed to light, it was destroyed? Haha, I'm very new to film cameras
beavisnnbutthead 1 year ago
@beavisnnbutthead Unloading the Diana Mini can be done in light because you rewind the film back into the cassette.
kaituba 1 year ago
hi kai what is difference in price getting photos to a cd or to printed
jakesakook 1 year ago
@jakesakook Sorry, I missed this question last month. There is usually a big difference. to CD, $2-3. Prints, $8-12. Best way to do this is get the CD. Pick your images, then get those printed.
kaituba 1 year ago
my sprockets keep getting stuck and dont turn. even when I click the shutter with out film...is it defected?
dancinsteph 1 year ago
@dancinsteph sorry about my late response. I missed several questions here. The sprockets stop after the film is advanced. They should release and advance again after the shutter is tripped. If the film won't advance after the shutter is tripped, you are either at the end of the roll or perhaps the camera is defective.
kaituba 1 year ago
Mine is coming to me in about 3 days! I am so excited to play with this thing! Your tutorials are really helpful!
Neequu78 1 year ago
Hello, Which is the difference between DIANA MINI and GOLDEN HALF?, who is better? In quality photo and optics?
thank sou much.
PD:I look for the small mas of 35mm of the market.
Ricky.
BARKAYAK 1 year ago
@BARKAYAK Diana Mini shoots both square 24x24 and half frame (17x24). The Golden Half only shoots half frame. Not sure which is better. Go to Flickr and take a close look at the groups devoted to these cameras and see if you can tell the diff.
kaituba 1 year ago
can you change the lenses with the mini from the normal one?
TormentTimmy 1 year ago
@TormentTimmy sorry, no. The lens is fixed.
kaituba 1 year ago
hey do u use a photo film scanner? or do u develop them somewhere?
havent' found a place only like a place called japan camera would do it . 59cents each print. is that worth it ?
28monkeyking28 1 year ago
For my 35mm film from the Diana Mini, I just get the film processed and scanned to CD. It's cheaper that way. Then I order prints for only the images I want.
$.59 seems a little steep for 4x6 prints. Check out snapfish or shutterfly. They offer prints for about $.10-12.
kaituba 1 year ago
it's 5x5. is that still worth it?
28monkeyking28 1 year ago
hey kai
when i load my film into my diana mini, and put the film sprocket holes into the teeth, and wind the the real once the camera us shut,and wind the film it turns with great difficulty and not smoothly. when i opend the camera , i saw that the sprocket holes on my film were torn...i loaded it the same way as u...is the camera faulty?
girlrita 2 years ago
This happens to me when I forget to reset the film counter by tripping the shutter after removing an exposed roll and before I put in the new one. Start over, trip the shutter with the camera back off to reset. Wind past the torn sprocket holes, close up the camera and see if this works.
kaituba 2 years ago
ok ill give it ago..but i havent even taken anyshots, its brand new and all the probs stated as i was putting the film in..ok ima do it now and get back to you, thanks alot kai!
:)
girlrita 2 years ago
oh i think i know what i was doing wrong..i kept on turning the advance whell even when it stopped...so bascally, i wind the wheel till it stops then shoot, then wind etc...
aslo wanted to ask you kai
1. i think im on shot n.2, do the exposures go up in odd numbers?
2. do i have to put the lens cap on and take a snap before swtiching the frames from quare to half frame ..vice versa?
thanks
girlrita 2 years ago
Sorry girlrita, I missed your follow up questions!
1. The film counter is pretty squirrely on the Mini. I always have a hard time figuring out exactly how many frames are left, but you can usually see enough of the numbers on the counter to get a general idea.
2. Unless you are best friends with the lab tech, I don't recommend switching formats mid-roll. It will give the tech a headache trying to print your roll, with the mix of half and full frame images
kaituba 1 year ago
hey kai, i was just wondering... i got my diana mini today, and the counter seems to go up in 3s is this normal? it goes from E to 3 then 3 and a half then 6 and so on. what the hell am i doing wrong. its on the square setting thanks
matteuklol 2 years ago
My Mini does the same thing. I get the right number of exposures out of the roll, so I don't worry about it.
kaituba 2 years ago
hi! I got my lomo diana mini this week and a have one question: after shoot, I need advanced until the wheel stop or when I hear a click? I think my pictures were on top of each other because of this doubt, don't know what to do. I'm in the middle of the roll!
sorry for my bad english, haha.
alexialidice 2 years ago
Advance the film until the wheel stops. It will only take a partial turn. Don't worry, go ahead and finish out the roll. Be sure to tell the lab tech that the negatives are square, centered on a 35mm frame and that you want your prints or scans centered.
When reloading the camera, be sure to click the shutter after you have removed the exposed roll and before you put in the new roll, so the film counter will reset.
kaituba 2 years ago
I'm using the half-frame mode. I read comments saying that takes time to use all the 72 poses. I started this morning and is already more than half! or I'm using too much (haha) or I'm moving the wheel more than should.
well, if stops on the right place without putting too much force, I should be doing it right.
thank you for responding. :D
alexialidice 2 years ago
In half frame mode, ignore what I said about centering. That applies to the square frame mode.
Tell the lab tech your roll is shot with a half-frame camera, and they will put 2 images on each print or scan.
kaituba 2 years ago
Hello everyone-
if you posted a question and it disappeared, please repose it. I accidently deleted one by hitting the "remove" button when I meant to hit "reply"! Sorry!
kaituba 2 years ago
Can I get this film developed at a place like Walgreens?
-Thanks
magicmattman1 2 years ago
Yes. If you shot half frame be sure to let them know.
If you shot square neg, tell the tech or write in the special instructions that the film is square negs centered on the 35mm frame and that you want your prints or scans to be centered.
kaituba 2 years ago
@kaituba Thank you! :)
magicmattman1 2 years ago
When you can't turn the winder knob anymore and the counter indicates you are around the number of frames for the roll.
You must manually reset the counter when you reload by tipping the shutter with the camera back open.
kaituba 2 years ago
Thankyou so much! I wounder if i use a half-flame mode, will the film advance lock still work accurately?
awless 2 years ago
Yes, if you use half frame mode, the camera will automatically advance the film a half frame and the counter will go up to 48 (24exp roll) or 72 (36exp roll).
It's not a good idea to mix 24x24 photos with your 24x17 half frame images. The lab won't know how to cut the negs and may not be able to print or scan your photos either.
kaituba 2 years ago
@kaituba
Great ! Thanks for your advice, i will go for a mini tomorrow! : )
awless 2 years ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH! my sister and i were struggling to load the film, but after watching your video we figured it out!
FatKidEatsALot 2 years ago
Thank you! I just got a Diana mini as a Christmas present and I went slightly retarded and couldn't figure out how to slide the back off. :-P All's well now thanks to your vid.
campcreepy 2 years ago
@campcreepy
me too! I didn't know how to get it off!
geekyemo13 2 years ago
ok how many exposers does it take? because i fear i might have done something wrong im on exposer42?
huntermorley 2 years ago
It can do that if you have a 24 or 36 exposure roll in the camera and the slide switch on the back is set to the left (24x17), which is the half-frame mode. If this is the case, it will go all the way up to 48 on a 24exp. roll or 72 on a 36exp roll.
kaituba 2 years ago
Yes, it is okay to leave the cap off, as long as you don't keep your camera in a bag with pointy stuff. I keep my lens caps, but don't usually carry them around with the cap on for the very same reason!
kaituba 2 years ago
nice SAFE tip.
i love it. keep em gr8 vids coming kai
jiniton 2 years ago
Yes, any store-bought film will work, but I find that I like the saturated color from Fujifilm Superia or 400H, or Kodak's Portra Ultra Vivid films.
kaituba 2 years ago
Hello Kai,
Can you use any store-bought 35mm film for this camera? Do they have a diff. effect on the quality and appearance of the photo?
saturenbaby 2 years ago
that's so cool
kathyshakedown 2 years ago
when will we see these as a video podcast on iTunes?
or maybe an audio podcast talking lomo, diana and everything photography...
manuelisai 2 years ago
I'm looking into uploading some videos on iTunes. Podcast? I like the idea. It's worth thinking about.
kaituba 2 years ago
Can you do panoramic/multiple exposures on this camera. To me this camera looks like a medium format Diana but does not have the same features. The only reason I might go to this is because people around me do not print medium format film. Let me know what you think.
bluelaugh07 2 years ago
Multiple exposures, yes, panoramic exposures, not really. Not at all in square format mode, but you can probably get something going using the half-frame mode. It won't have the overlapping effect of the Diana+ panorama mode. I'm still testing the camera, but so far, I like it!
kaituba 2 years ago
Yes. Your options are to buy the Diana+ flash from Lomography, or the hot-shoe adapter and mount your own flash.
kaituba 2 years ago
do they sell a separate flash?
holgaholic 2 years ago
this camera looks nice!