Lomography Diana F+ Review

Today we have a look at the Lomography Diana F+. A medium format camera originally introduced in the 60's but was brought back in the late 2000's. Often referred to as a 'toy' camera, I thought I'd see if I could create some of images like I used to when I did landscape photography.
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[@Trixy98]

I picked up the Diana at a time when I was so hard on myself about my photography. I wanted it for a very casual personal journal where it didn't matter if the photos were bad. I think this video captures exactly how I feel about it: an unpredictable, sentimental favorite.

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Thank you for watching and hope you get to make some happy memories with your new camera.

[@BlazingSerenade]

this camera has a special place in my heart for getting me into photography around 8 years ago, everytime I see one pop up for sale on a local marketplace I can't help to buy it haha

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Sounds like you might have quite the Diana collection!! :D

[@Brianuyahoo]

Nice review .. and nice photos! My first camera was a Kodak Brownie Six-20. The Diana F+ is definitely a step up.

[@lavenderjasmine8536]

The long exposures are beautiful!

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Thank you ever so much

[@whittaboi]

just got a steal for one of these on ebay. this vid made me appreciate how fun photography can be, brilliant vid.

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Thanks, I hope you enjoy the camera, and happy snapping

[@CaioFernandes-il1cc]

Very good video, and you have a nice touch in your photos, really really good man

[@matteo7867]

This is a really great video. And also a great little thing-y camera

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Thank you

[@a.b.4727]

Nice thorough review. Did you know the little dangling piece of plastic is what you can use to hold the shutter open, you just have to stick it in the side of the lens. Best to you

[@eyeofalchemy]

I absolutely loved this video man!

[@DeedeedollieF]

I just bought one because it has my first name and my last name initial :) hope to start a photography journey

[@NickSmithPhoto]

I hope the journey is an exciting and fun one!

[@wormoSTEEZE]

great video and your photos came out beautifully. my sister owned one of these remakes and gave it to me when she got bored years ago. just bought some film to give it a go and see if anything nice comes out. if not, well I have fun anyways.

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Hope your images came out!

[@acamilapires]

Great video Nick! Inspired me to click mine again. F's info will help me a lot! Tks!

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Thank you, I hope you enjoy picking up the camera again.

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

Imagine you are so bad that it is the only feature that people want from you at all. XD nice video, I liked it very much.

[@sgit1]

Atmosphere generating machine. 😎

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Thank you

[@Ed.Focuss]

Nice review

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Thanks

[@redskysaturn75]

Hi i just got a red, yellow and cpl filter. I have read the filters tend to reduce stops, how do i use it on the holgas and dianas as i cant compensate the values. What is the calculation like or can i just take it as per normal on the 1/60th normal mode. Also for bulb mode how many seconds did u use on your ND filter as i am getting those as well.

[@mariemellow]

Beautiful photos. Which film roll did you use?

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Hi Marie, I used Ilford HP5 which is a 400 ISO film. I've started adding which films were used in the video descriptions for my other videos, hopefully that will help for in the future. Thanks again for your comment.

[@povaliaeva]

Seeing your negs Im wondering, why did they make12-shots 5.2x5.2cm on 120mm film...and 4.2x4.2cm instead of 6x4. waste of film or Im not understanding something...

[@NickSmithPhoto]

I guess maybe it has something to do with the lens coverage and how much it would vignette.

[@inesguibal]

hi, how do i know if ive taken the picture correctly? thanks

[@NickSmithPhoto]

I guess that is the one flaw with film vs. digital. Is that you'll never know until you get your film back from a lab. If you're unsure what settings to use on your camera, you could always download a light metre app onto your phone which should help you with picking what aperture/weather icon to use. Apologies I couldn't help any further. Good Luck!

[@irinalynch5764]

Which did you find the best settings for shooting?

[@NickSmithPhoto]

Hi Irina, there aren’t too many settings to think about with the camera as there only a few to pick from. I’d just maybe leave the aperture on cloudy, as most negative films are pretty good at handling over exposure. It’s when you start shooting in darker environments when it becomes difficult. I just encourage you to experiment as that’s the fun of it. Enjoy