Out of the Box - The Lomography Diana Mini

We take a look at the Lomography 35mm Diana Mini.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Lomography
• Diana
• Mini
• 35mm
• kaiphoto
• dianacamera.com
• Lomo

[kaseyyyyyy14]

I'm still unsure of when and how i should use the rewind button on the bottom of the diana mini... do i use it after every shot i take? and how many times do i turn it?

[kaituba]

@kaseyyyyyy14 You only use the rewind button at the end of the roll when you are ready to rewind the roll, not after every shot. Gently turn the winder knob until it stops. I say gently, because it is quite easy to accidently overwinding the knob.

[U23Drocs]

when you shoot half frame does it affect the film advance? or do you have to approximate it?

[kaituba]

@U23Drocs Yes, the film only needs to advance a half frame in half frame mode, but the camera should automatically adjust for it when you slide the switch to half frame mode. The other thing to remember is that you shouldn't switch back and forth between full frame and half frame mode in the same roll. The automated equipment at most labs can't deal with your film if shot that way.

[ree996]

@kaituba what would you recommend me to buy? Diana F+ or Diana Mini F+

[kaituba]

@ree996 That depends. If you have shot with 120 film before, and know where to get your 120 film processed, go for the DIana F+, but if you are new to film photography, go with the Mini, or Holga 135 or Lomography La Sardina 35mm cameras.

[abarusso]

@HijoDelCeluloide Same question here. I love the flash and the different frame sizes of the Diana mini, but I prefer the Hola 135BC's look, plus it looks more solid

[kaseyyyyyy14]

@kaituba Thank you so much! :)

[HijoDelCeluloide]

Hi Kai!

Between the Holga 135BC and the Diana Mini, which one would you reccomend?

[kaituba]

@HelloitsKnastyX3 For 35mm color film, you can go to anyplace that has a 1-hour lab. Many drugstores and some big box stores still run 1-hour 35mm film labs.

For the best cost efficiency, I usually ask for processing and a CD with the images scanned, rather than prints. If I need prints, I can go back and order prints of the images I want.

[jenbenj500]

Do you know if Walgreens will print the half frame photos properly? I definitely want to get this camera, but I just need to make sure that I can get the film developed there.