new Lomographic panoramic camery

[AgX]

After the introduction of their rotational panoramic camera they now introduce a simple, fixed lens camera for 35mm film with an aspect ratio of 3 with 24mm image height.
However the camera exposes the full film width, thus including the perforations and rebates (ratio 2.1).

http://sites.lomography.com/sprocket-rocket/about

 

[Snapper]

I like the look of it. The same effect can be had though loading 35mm into a Holga with a few bits of sponge and elastic bands...

The website doesn't seem to be working properly - I can't find out what lens it has, shutter speed(s) etc.

 

[AgX]

I did not find it too.


Here you can find a listing of some technical features:

(from german magazine Photoscala)


focal lenght: 30 mm
apertures: f 10.8 and f 16
shutter speed: 1/100 s and B
focusing range: 0.6 m – 1 m, 1 m - inf.
image size: 72x35 mm
with insertion frame: 72x24 mm
film advance/rewind: turning knobs with marking dot
exposure counter: no
multiple exposures: yes
body: plastic
price 79 Euro

 

[Nicholas Lindan]

Styling is a rip of the http://westfordcomp.com/foundfilm/falconmini/falconmini.htm

It's a neat website if you are into found photography - films found in found cameras: http://westfordcomp.com/

 

[edp]

price 79 Euro

I was with you right up to that part.

 

[tokengirl]

Looks like a fun crappy camera. I might have to get one.

 

[Snapper]

Oh, more than a passing resemblance to the Falcon then?!

 

[thegman]

I have a LC-A+ and love it, this new panoramic camera would be very cool too I think, but I'd probably spring a little more for a Horizon. I could not rule out buying one in a moment of weakness though.

 

[tokengirl]

I have a LC-A+ and love it, this new panoramic camera would be very cool too I think, but I'd probably spring a little more for a Horizon.

I have a Horizon Perfekt, very different from this new gadget. It's not really an either/or proposition for me.

This Sprocket Rocket is more like the dollar store version of an Xpan.