Today I’m excited to share a video blog (a real one) which I haven’t done in a long time! As I’ve been working on my Analog 52 project, where I take photos with my lomo camera every week and share the results each month while I learn to become a better analog photographer.
I wanted to share how I’m learning to use a lomo camera without spending too much money, how interchangeable backs on a Diana can be a good investment and two tips that I recommend for anyone who is thinking about approaching the same kind of a project.
The Highlights:
0:00 – 1:47
Answers to questions you’ve asked:
What kind of camera do I use & how I’m using a toy camera affordably
1:48 – 3:24
Tour of my Diana F+ with its 35mm Camera back
(This was shot on my DSLR, so you’re not imagining the jump in quality!)
3:24 – 5:31
Tips: See your results while saving money & the benefits of a local film lab
If you have any questions just let me know and I’ll answer them in the comments or in a future video blog :)
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That’s very useful! Thank you very much for sharing.
I discovered your blog recently and I have to say I became a bit addicted :)
This was so useful. It makes me want to get back into using 35mm film. Thank you so much for sharing!
I love your makeup!!
I’ve never heard of the 35mm back – a great idea! I shot 7 medium format rolls of film with my diana last summer and almost died when I got them all printed. And haven’t gotten anything printed since! This is definitely more cost effective!
Thanks for the video, Kyla! I’m going to borrow my boyfriend’s old 35 mm film camera and start to toy around with it. I miss working with actual film, but it’s been forever and a day since I’ve used it. Can’t wait to be started! :)
Great video, Kyla. I don’t have a toy cam other then my Holga but the way you talked about Diana really shows how much you’ve learned and how much knowledge you have on them now! Can’t wait to see your results.
i was just so enchanted with your accent :D i’ve always been curious about getting a film camera again, but i dont know if i’d be that into it like i used to be…
glad you’re passionate about it though! :)
Excellent video + camera tour Ky!! :)
Thanks so much for making this video, Kyla! These are really helpful tips. Now I just need to find some film. ;)
Awesome Q&A!! Thanks for all the info :)
kyla! this is so great!! not to mention you’re super adorable.
I HAVE TO GET A 35mm BACK! I spent like ten dollars on a roll of 120 film and twenty bucks to get it developed…and it took over a week and…well frankly they all sucked, haha. Not really a good experience overall.
I hear you, it can be so frustrating! The 35mm back cost $50 Canadian and helped me to get the hang of the camera so much faster- especially when you look at the cost of developing and printing it’s a totally worthwhile investment :)
Such an awesome video blog! You’re adorable and remind me of a pixie. That’s a HUGE compliment by the way! ;)
Super-cool!! :) I’ve been jonesing for a Diana but had no idea where to start, so this has been so insightful! :)
I would love to get one of those backs… can you suggest the site site for getting one. I am in USA, but would be willing to get in CA, if that is a good source. Thanks!!!
Wow that is a really great tip, I had no idea they made different back for the Diana..definitely seems more cost effective…I have an old roll of my medium format that I finished but never got developed because I didn’t want to spend the money on something I wasn’t sure was even going to turn out. Thanks for the great advice! :) -Lo
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