Smena for Lomo?

bvy

Member
Joined
Jul 22, 2009
Messages
3,285
Location
Pittsburgh
Format
Multi Format
I'm considering the Smena for lomo type photography. Is anyone using it for such? Is it really -- how shall I put it? -- cheap or bad enough for this type of work? I'm especially looking for a strong, natural vignette effect and, of course, some light leaks. Smena 8m is easy enough to get, but I'd consider any of the models. Thanks.
 

Nicholas Lindan

Advertiser
Advertiser
Joined
Sep 2, 2006
Messages
4,245
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Format
Multi Format
It's a reasonably competent camera - when it works. The picture quality is about what you would get from an old Argus 35mm.

You can get a vignette with any camera by adding a second 'aperture' behind or in front of the lens. If you are doing B&W it is a simple matter to do a heavy burn or flash of the corners and edges, flashing more closely mimics a camera vignette.
 
OP
OP

bvy

Member
Joined
Jul 22, 2009
Messages
3,285
Location
Pittsburgh
Format
Multi Format
Thanks. I'm trying to gauge if the quirks of this camera are in the finished product and not just the functionality. The images I'm seeing almost look -- too good. Maybe I'll start investigating the Diana with the 35mm back.
 
Cookies are required to use this site. You must accept them to continue using the site. Learn more…