Lomo LCA120 , how good is this Medium format point and shoot camera.

[@RogerMunoz-ci7it]

I've seen a lot videos, yet Martin never fails to both teach and impress me. Before this video I never even knew that this camera excisted. I'm so, impressed with it that I'm searching for one. Thank you so, much Marting and God Bless you. Roger

[@cwantuch]

I was undecided on this relatively inexpensive camera and your photos helped a lot so I ordered a new one from Lomography. Thanks so much for this review.

[@RichardHall01]

Really enjoyed the review. I have this camera and like it very much, despite its quirks. The frame spacing issue varies according to film brands because the thickness of the backing paper makes a difference. I never count on getting 12 full frames. Mine also sometimes locks the winding on on frame 8 or 9. The workaround I use is to switch to MX and shoot once or twice with my hand over the lens until it decides it's happy to wind on. As I said, it has its quirks!

[@deemcevoy353]

I have had a Lomo LCA 120 for years- my favourite camera

[@sliepa]

I bought a brand-new Lomo LC-A from Russia on eBay for $100. There are slight differences in style (and the manual is in Russian) but it's such an easy camera to use, it hardly matters.

[@KTW001]

Martin, I always find your videos so enjoyable and informative. Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights of each camera you feature on your channel. After getting back into film in the past year, I purchased several 120 film cameras you have featured after watching your video of them. I so enjoy Medium and Large Format and it was fun seeing you produce this video on the Lomo LC-A 120 which I have had for almost a year now. I absolutely love the unique characteristics each camera produces which is why I own quite a few 120 film cameras now (Holga GCFN 120, 120WPC, and 120PC; Diana F+; Mamiya-6 KII; Yashica MAT 124G, Zero Image 612F Pinhole; Lomo LC-A 120) and recently got into Large Format with 4x5 pinhole. Thank you again Martin for this and all of your previous videos and I look forward to more of your videos in the future.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Your welcome, variety is the spice of life ;-)

[@moot6794]

Underrated camera. I love mine.

[@WittyDroog]

I'm jealous you even found one on auction, the only times I've seen it hit the market they want MORE than MSRP given their rarity. Love my LC-A and I'm constantly on the hunt for the 120

[@BlazingSerenade]

agreed, Finally bit the bullet for this exact model after I got a bonus lol

[@Wiktorion]

Very clever camera. I have the regular LC-A and I like it very much. It's fun and easy to shoot. I love how it shows the focusing zone in the viewfinder. I rarely have any bad images with it. My Olympus XA-3 I often forget to focus and I keep getting shots out of focus.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Might have to look into that camera, thanks

[@totenvt]

you have me looking through the boxes of unused collected antiquities and i've found the Zeiss box tengor and an original Lomo lca 35mm. The tengor is a real piece of an hair puller, 25th of a sec shutter speed or timed open T and f 11 or 22. with colour it gives what i would describe as a dreamy water colour effect of blurred colours and shapes, in black and white it yells like a male voice choir on a hot plate its prewar ( 1932-38) as its about as sharp as yer grannys pinny but for 6x4.5 on 120 its not much bigger than a bronica film back so well worth the odd roll just to get the olde world look. By the way i'm a pud muncher too down in sheffield

[@Larpy1933]

Thx. Your work is great. If I were to buy one of these - thanks to you - I’d know what to expect.

[@stephen_mcateer]

Good video thanks. I like the looks of this camera.

[@mike1902]

Another interesting video Martin, it is nice to see some in-depth and unbiased reviews of cameras. Also, I would like to give another shout out to Ian as I have purchased several of his Photoshop plugins and they have really speeded up my workflow😃

[@andreaskuehl1365]

Hi Martin, I have never heard of or seen this camera. What you show me is absolutely new to me. It seems like a must have camera. Many thanks for your Video. Stay healty. Regards, Andreas.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Its a nice camera that creates good images easily

[@juanperezperez6794]

Felicidades y saludos desde españa maestro!!!! Un abrazo

[@Eclectachrome]

Nice informative video Martin! Loved learning about the LC-A - looks like a great camera and images are fantastic!

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks

[@Answersonapostcard]

To be able to do automatic long exposures is a real plus!

[@Lp-ze1tg]

Your video reminded me of the LOMO LC-A camera that I had years ago. I purchased it brand new but it already had mechanical problems. I can never get a clear picture out of that camera. But I am sure the one you have should be good.

[@busterkeaton5288]

Another great video Martin...Well Done!

[@ShootOnFilm]

Excellent review -- once again. I also like this camera a lot. I actually put an extra "hat" on the shutter button and it improved it greatly.

[@virgilfunderburk8257]

i have the 35 mm version, because i cant find no wheres a used 120, truly enjoy your channel

[@martinhensonphotography]

thanks

[@TheSchnauzie]

Thanks Martin, a new fresh look on the camera.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you

[@tomphobos8503]

Great video :-) I also have the Lomo LC-a 120, the all-black-version. I got it really cheap, 150€, in a like-new condition. Okay, it has some quirks like the film transportation that you mentioned. Also sometimes i have the problem that when i half-press the shutter a bit more the camera thinks that the shutter already was pressed and locks the shutter button. Here the MX-switch is really helpful, just put it to multiexposure and you can take the photo :-) Overall i love the look of the photos that the camera produces :-)

[@martinhensonphotography]

Certainty not without its quirks and I suppose it will vary from camera to camera

[@ledesclos5321]

As always, you are an inspiration. Well done.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks you

[@Being_Joe]

I have two holgas and the look is cool. To be honest with how high film prices have gone up I am hesitant to run film through them. On the other hand they are so light it is easy to take them anywhere.

[@alchomfeld]

Beautiful photos

[@SuperHonestReview]

Great video! I had the LC-A 120 and ran a few rolls through it. I ended up selling mine because of the camera's automatic system prefers wider apertures vs faster shutter speeds. This is a shame because this issue, plus the long travel of the tall shutter button easily causes motion blur on medium format. It's ok, I don't miss my 10 to 11 shot rolls with the LC-A 120 🤷🏽‍♂️ Now, Lubitel 166U... 💤 💤 sleeper 💤 💤

[@martinhensonphotography]

The 3 areas you mention, the shutter button does stop with a click, push to that point then just add a little more pressure to fire the shutter, if you load it the way shown you will get 12 exposures, I suppose to counter act the wider apertures a faster film would help forcing the camera to stop down more, but its not a camera for everyone and can understand you getting rid with those 3 main issues yo mention , thanks

[@SuperHonestReview]

@@martinhensonphotography Thanks! 😊👍🏼 It wasn't my flavor, but it for sure will be a great camera for other ppl! On a side note... I love my LC-A (sold the Plus), LC-Wide, Lubutel 166U, and Smena 35. Looking forward to your other videos! 😍

[@iaincphotography6051]

Thanks for this Martin, what about the picture frame plug in? You have a free Bacon Sandwich and a brew on me, need to sort a morning, and at the cafe you photographed on here.

[@richardt1792]

I looked up that camera recently but it was sold out. It was selling for $449 in the U.S. I was thinking what medium format that could capture that wide of a view and not cost Hasselblad wide money. The only camera I could come up with is the Mamiya Universal or Mamiya 23 Press with a 50mm lens and a 6x9 back. (roughly equal to a 21mm lens on a 35mm film camera). Occasionally I have seen sets like these come in at about $600 or so. The lens and finder alone run about $450. These mamiyas are huge and built like a tank. Not really a travel camera. No light meter but adjustable shutter speeds and aperture.

[@Foxglove963]

The Rapid Omega cameras, of which two models allow switching 120 film in mid-roll, (6 X 7 pics) with superb lenses, sharper than Hasselblad, sharper than Mamiya. The Envoy Wide Angle with 64 mm lens by Taylor, Taylor & Hobson, it is not a folding camera, it is very light, no need to focus, allways sharp pics. (5,5 X 8 cm).

[@gregoryroscoe3818]

Martin, have you tried adding a filter holder/step up ring to the Lomo? 39 mm seems a little small and I suspect a 40.5 would be hard to find….

[@thebitterfig9903]

The wideness is appealing. Sure, there are going to be lots of great vintage folding cameras, but those are all going to be 75mm lenses.

[@Foxglove963]

The Envoy Wide Angle camera with (64 mm) Taylor, Taylor & Hobson lens. It is not a folding camera and is very light and accepts 120 film, giving 5,5 x 8 cm pictures. No need to focus, allways sharp photographs!

[@devroombagchus7460]

Thanks. Probably a great flat snap shot 120 camera, but not for me. Always the super wide angle dimension distortions. 45-50 mm would be better for me.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Not sure what you mean by a “flat snap shot camera” 📷

[@carltanner9065]

I've seen these cameras quite a bit, but the price has kept me from getting one. I may just change my mind and get one.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Yes they are expensive new and hard to find second hand

[@thegroove2000]

Superb quality. But its the operator overall that counts. Not everyone has the eye for it.

[@TrailerHomeVideo]

Excellent pictures 😮 I will get one now. Do you develop and scan on your own or give it to a Lab? New to the channel, but subscribed now.

[@martinhensonphotography]

I develop and scan myself , thx for subscribing

[@Larpy1933]

I’d like to know if your LC-A 120 is still working a year later. Thx.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Yes it’s working fine thanks

[@thegroove2000]

Martin do you still require a spot meter for this camera?

[@martinhensonphotography]

No the camera has a built in fully automatic light meter that’s very accurate

[@thegroove2000]

@@martinhensonphotography I appreciate your reply Martin. Thank you for all that you do. Very inspiring.

[@ArthurJS123]

There is absolutely no way I would pay such crazy money for a camera like this. The American comedian and insane car collector Jay Leno refers to this as the “More Money Than Brains Club.”

[@Montekos86]

That's cute , but why should I waste that film on a plastic lens, or mediocre at best . Those cameras are ok when you have instant film . Otherwise better I shot 35 mm with any lens I want . Sorry but doesn't worth it

[@martinhensonphotography]

Actually its a glass lens of great quality , thank for commenting