Think my SureShot is more versatile than the Diana?
Think my SureShot is more versatile than the Diana?Even that basic SLR is worlds more versatile than the Diana.
Well, it has a faster lens and greater range of shutter speeds. That said, personally I never cared for battery dependent, auto everything cameras with no manual control. A lot of lomography stuff is just way overpriced, especially the plastic cameras. Wait a minute, that’s about all they sell. Anyway, most of the folks here are value aware, “what do I get for my money” sort of thing. I think that is why the poll is so heavily weighted towards the SLR.Think my SureShot is more versatile than the Diana?
People should really be thinking, “what kind of images do I get for my money”....most of the folks here are value aware, “what do I get for my money” sort of thing. I think that is why the poll is so heavily weighted towards the SLR.
People should really be thinking, “what kind of images do I get for my money”.
Yes!Think my SureShot is more versatile than the Diana?
I am a bit different from the other poster that I don't worry about my camera needs battery or not but I can't set the Sureshot to f/8 or f/11 and it stays there like the Diana Mini so I would go for a cheap SLR.Think my SureShot is more versatile than the Diana?
Thing is, since you are dealing with 35mm in either of the cameras you mention in your original post then a SLR can be used with soft focus lenses. I've adapted single element +10 (100mm) close up lenses to my SLR as soft focus portrait lenses. Right now I'm using plus diopter close up lenses on 4X5 so I do understand your motivation or interest in the Diana Mini. I'm curious, have you tried larger format for as you put it "artsy" photographs. The larger Diana that uses 120 roll film is about the same price as the Mini and has such features as a pinhole option since the lens is removable. Now granted, you only get 12 exposures per roll of film and the camera is larger.People should really be thinking, “what kind of images do I get for my money”.
I only own old Dianas, but they get 16 exposures on a roll of 120.The larger Diana that uses 120 roll film is about the same price as the Mini and has such features as a pinhole option since the lens is removable. Now granted, you only get 12 exposures per roll of film and the camera is larger.
That information is listed here:I know that the Diana Mini is a multi format camera but besides that what's the specs? Lens focal length? Aperture? Shutter speed?
Yes, the old Diana were 4X4cm so 16 exposures on a roll. I have an Agfa Isoly like that. The new ones however, the Diana+, are dual format, 6x6 or you can insert the mask for 4x4. It comes with a 4X4 mask and switchable film window on back.I only own old Dianas, but they get 16 exposures on a roll of 120.
Yes the specs matter. The lens aperture is selectable f/8 and f/11, the shutter speed 1/60 and B both can be set on a typical SLR. 24mm lens that is a relatively expensive option for the 35mm SLR. To get the square format one has to crop the 35mm frame however for the half frame a 35mm SLR can shoot 72 frames on a 36 exposure roll.That information is listed here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Mini_Camera
But do the specs really matter? Although neither marketed nor priced as a toy, by design it is essentially a toy camera.
People should really be thinking, “what kind of images do I get for my money”.
Think my SureShot is more versatile than the Diana?
Yes the specs matter. The lens aperture is selectable f/8 and f/11, the shutter speed 1/60 and B both can be set on a typical SLR. 24mm lens that is a relatively expensive option for the 35mm SLR. To get the square format one has to crop the 35mm frame however for the half frame a 35mm SLR can shoot 72 frames on a 36 exposure roll.
I want to see if a 35mm camera can achieve the same settings as the Diana Mini.
Time, money and convenience have little to do with creativity.If that was the case then consider this: a current generation phone is a much better return of time, money and convenience investment vs any film (or digital) camera ever made.
Time, money and convenience have little to do with creativity.
Everyone seems to be forgetting an important question for the OP. That is, do you know how to check out a used camera to make sure it’s working properly?
That response was colored by my personal preferences. I like all mechanical cameras, and now Olympus OM-1, Minolta SRT series, Nikkormats, Canon FT series and Pentax Spotmatics and KX, KM, and MX are all getting a bit long in the tooth. The most common problem I find are dead meters followed by mirrors that go up half way, tapering or outright capping roller blind shutters etc. I would say that at least I/2 of these older models have some problems. Some are just plane jammed and won't work at all but that is easy to spot. I'm not calling light sealing foam a problem, that is usually a fairly easy DIY job.Well, that is the major issue for a beginner.
On the other side, I came across more samples that at least at basic testing, without testing equipment, turned out still fine, than I came across lemons.
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