You can't imagine the noise I made when I saw a new review! You got me into 35mm photography, starting with a om-1 and a recently acquired sf-70! Thanks for the amazing videos and inspiring me to find art in the world again!
Just ordered mine. Looking forward to it after seeing the pictures here. Though I know Im an amateur and will have to practice a lot to get shots like this. So far I used a Canon EOS 1000F. So this is my entry to medium format photography. No other affordable new option around :D
I watched your tour of the Polaroid factory a few days and a couple of other videos after that and I am hooked. No I am not planning to buy a film camera, I am digital guy all the way, but your videos on film & film camera history is the best. And your quick wit monologue makes these videos entertaining, so you have a new subscriber. To be honest I never heard of Lomo until today. Cheers from southern Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Yes the frame count as you mentioned has been my one issue with the 120 camera. My lca 120 will randomly have spacing issues. This is my second one as well. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to when it happens. I am very careful loading the film and advancing the frames. This has been my one issue with a camera that I otherwise love and feel,very close to and comfortable with.
Yeah, flash is my major problem with the LC-A 120. I love the look of the rear curtain sync, but wish there was a way to lock at a specific aperture with a fixed shutter like on the OG LCA. But for all it's quirks, you nailed it, it's the camera I can throw in a glove box and always have in the car, it's the one I'm bringing.
These photos are awesome! Looks like you had a great time. Always loved Lomo and what they do. Need to bite the bullet and finally get my hands on one of their cameras
Man I was on the hunt for a LC-A 120 forever and managed to get one *last night* so imagine my surprise seeing this review the morning after! I look forward to having fun with it and the BLIK rangefinder built by LOMO to go with it.
Oh man, I worked for lomography during the 20th anniversary…where have 10 years gone? Well, the years start comin’ and they don’t stop comin’. Jokes aside, thanks for sharing love for the LC-A. I still love mine all these years later, and have wanted to try the 120 version. Great video.
Just got the new Lomo LCA 120, the funny thing is that I have the same voigtlander rangefinder. I’m not one guru on zone focusing so external rangefinder is a perfect match. Thanks for the great video!
OK, you just blew my mind!!! I never thought of using a rangefinder on a LCA!!! New fun to come this weekend!!! I am a HUGE fan of the LCA, especially the instant version!!! But seeing you video makes me want that Lubitel 3D camera!!! I always assume 11 shot on the LCA 120, spacing is as good as a KIEV 60!!!
Heck yes Brian, whip it back out! Really wish I could try that Instant LC-A, maybe I’ll find one eventually. And yes that Sputnik Stereo camera is so gorgeous, makes wonderful pictures!
This was a great video!! I'll have to keep the camera in mind because the university budget doesn't leave much room for a hasselblad -_-, have you ever done a vid on MInT's TLR camera??
good work thank you please do you know wherw to get the service manuals or so to fixx this camera y ave one with a wings film transport problem thank you
I agree with everything you said! I wanted to love this camera so badly BUT not being able to have 12 shots per roll has made me abandon my LCA 120 for a long time now. Lomography replaced my camera cause it had serious issues but the new one has issues too… I was really enthusiastic about this camera at first but this thing with the number of shots produced is a serious disadvantage against all the advantages you mentioned. Love Lomography anyway ❤️
I’ve noticed that when it comes to using Lomo film on the LCA 120 will never get you 12 frames. It seems like their roll is shorter than Kodak. Also, when I spool a new roll, I align the two way arrows on the roll with the first metal roller instead of the indicator arrow on the camera.
I haven’t bought 35 lomo lc alike 7 years ago, but now it costs a loooottttttt But photos are incredible! Hope to have a chance to shoot again by lomo lc a!❤ The soviet lomo lc a is kinda cheap still
It does cost a bit more for a newly produced one, but at least you get customer service, a warranty, and a new light meter and all that. I think prob worth it!
Great video ! I used to have a Colorsplash Flash with my LCA120 but it broke a few years ago and the production seems to also have been stopped a while ago. Does anybody knows which flash he is using ? That would be so helpful, thank you !!
Ill admit, ive never given Lomography's cameras much credence, same with Holgas and other toy cameras. Just not my style. Turns out im an ignorant fool and now I want an LC-A 120 something fierce. I definitely experienced some sticker shock going to Lomo's website. But ill make it work one day.
Amazing review but the price is steep. For 500€ I would expect a bit more. If Mint and Pentax release new film cameras, Lomo will feel the heat for sure.
We shall see! They’re definitely expensive cameras to produce and Lomo is still fighting the good fight to keep them on the market. With nothing presently comparable, the price is sort of “setting the market.” We’ll see if Mint can produce anything cheaper but I really doubt it given the prices of their other products. Pentax…maybe!
My only complaint about the Minitar-1 is it's not suitable for digital cameras. Because of it's ridiculously miniature size, It sits too close to the sensor which creates purple fringing in the photos (not a problem on film). I really love how small it is, but I would definitely pick up a "v2" if they traded a bit of size to correct for digital sensors.
Hi Emilio! I reference multiple LC-As in this video - the Minitar-1 (LC-A M Mount lens, LC-A) is 2.8 and the Minigon/Biogon (LC-Wide, LC-A 120) are f/4.5
