Sprocket Rocket
So, I haven’t even picked up a camera for weeks (going through some almost fatal experience puts you in a bit of a trance), nor have I gone outside to even play with my Christmas presents (oh, man, cannot wait to show you the Leica I got). Itching to post pics, here are some pics from my last NYC trip!
Lomography came out with a panoramic, wide angle, 35mm format plastic camera last year, The Sprocket Rocket. I got it specifically for my NYC trip last November and I with a panoramic film strip, I also wanted to test out my Lomography film scanners with my new(ish) scanner. I haven’t used a Lomography camera in so long, it was fun challenge to have. I’m not sure if it was the NYC or the camera, but I had those old lingering feelings of the romance with film again. Even more so when the photos came out.
Took a quick visit to DC, too
Played with some double exposure
Totally impressed by the wide angle lens
It almost has a fish-eye angle to it if you get up close!
I’m really happy with the camera. I even had a group of Japanese guys approach me in DC. I thought for a moment their giddy eyes and flirtatious manners were for me, but sadly, The Sprocket Rocket was the reason their mouths dropped open, and barely looked at me but at camera. I was flattered, as they were holding their luxurious Hasselblad’s and Leica’s, they were eyeing my little plastic camera. I love the option to leave the sprockets on the camera, that adds charm to how the film turns out. I didn’t get prints of any of the rolls I took, thanks to my scanner and film masks, so that saved me at least $30. You can buy the camera here and I’ll be uploading more pics on my flickr set.
omgosh i want to buy this camera NOW!
I love the photos you took with this camera – seriously considering getting it now.
i love the wide angle lens, it's really good for a plastic camera! you always take such lovely photos, xx
i'm in love. such an amazing set of photos.
the carnival type photo (coney island?) is so awesome, as are you photo abilities in general.
these are brilliant! what a versatile film camera … i think my favorite shot is the double exposure washington monument. also i am SO glad you are feeling better.
Ah! I love!! ♥xo.
nice!! I misse my camera and free time XDD have funtake care
oooh, a new camera to put on the wish list. yessssss! your shots are awesome btw.
love all cameras new and old!! great pics too!! xoxo
Wow, what great photos! LOVE the scenery!
You are such a good photographer, my brother says that those kinds of plastic cameras are useless but he does not know nothing about nothing haha.
I love your new camera, my favorite photographer as always
i LOVE the blue double exposure shot. so magical.<3 Moorea
Beautiful pictures! Your a very talented photographer. xoxo
Fantastic!! I want one of those thangs so bad. And the scanner.
What a cool camera! I love your photos (as usual) you are mad talented!
Still working on your mad-style juicebox photos! haha!
I love that little story about the Japanese guys eyeing up your Sprocket Rocket. And you got a Leica? WHHHATTTT?! Results please. Brooklyn Bridge photo is such a winner.
These are glorious Diana!!! I adore them – do you think you'll pop a few in the shop? Let me know if you do!! XOXO's
Lovely! I've been getting serious camera lust recently! But I don't know what camera to buy. These are great, I love the sprockets left on
What a neat camera! I love how wide the lens is. P.S.)I finally downloaded Finny on my reader and plan on starting on it soonish.
What a neat site-very cool photography!
Gorgeous photos! I'm glad that the film scanners worked, I'll have to get one myself to save on money getting my 120 film scanned.
oh my, Diana these are amazing!! I love the sprockets, this is definitely going on my camera list!
the second photo is sheer brilliance, Diana! oh!
these are neato. and sprocket rocket is such a funny name. i need to get some film for my diana and get to work with it.
Oh wow !