Toy Camera or Capable Camera? Lomo LC-A+ (Shooting/First impressions)

Hey whats up guys in todays episode we take a look at the Limo LC-A+ and shoot some of lomography's 100 speed color film! This camera has a reputation of being a toy camera something that a lot of people don't take seriously. But in fact, you gotta try one out first before you can make an assumption on this camera! Surprisingly it yielded some interesting results and overall is a capable camera. Maybe not for every application but for some, this may be the camera for you! Hope you guys enjoyed the video! Drop a like for drew for helping me film this video! More to come and as always stay saucy #MinoltaGang!
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Lomography Color 100
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[@KingJvpes]

Who got the sauce? 🥣👽

[@EdwardConde]

here is what i got for you -> approx. distances -> .8m = 2.6ft, 1.5m = 5ft, 3m = 9.8ft! I got all 3 models, 120, + & Wide #minoltagang | Its the characteristic of the minitar lens.. sharp in the middle soft on the sides :)

[@coldrain27]

I dont really Care someone says it's Hipster or something. I mean i Love everything that helps to keep analog photography alive

[@CruisinAndSlidin]

I've had this camera since 2002 before the word hipster even existed and i'm still using it.

[@BartRos1980]

This. Bought a Minolta AF-C recently. Similar to this but with a flash. Gotta love some 35mm. This camera also comes in 120 btw

[@StreetGrain]

My ALL TIME favorite party shooter. Load it with black and white and I slap a SunPak Autoflash. LOVE this thing to death. I have the original LC-A from the USSR LOMO era

[@CruisinAndSlidin]

I got mine in 2002 and I take it everywhere! It's really dope to take nightshots! It used to be a spy camera used in the USRR

[@lee1]

films making a come back and Im so glad! I love shooting film and polaroids.

[@hardene8888]

You are so unique man! And am really really glad to know more about film cameras . . So old school and super cool! Thanks so much for giving knowledge 👌 I love vintage! Keep it up!

[@adrianachong7803]

binge watching your vids , also the reason why i got myself into getting my own film camera! keep it uppp!!

[@KingJvpes]

Adriana Chong that’s wassup! Thank you 🤘🏼

[@brittanywilliams6588]

Beautiful camera work drew ❤️👌🏼💯

[@kelseyanngalanza]

Came across your channel & I love your content! Keep up the good work! Just subscribed :)

[@poliboygamevids]

Probably one of the best camera reviewers on KZbin. Straight to the point. No drama. All facts. Still shooting film here and I'm old.Thank you. Maraming salamat pards!

[@TheReclaimer2557]

I've been meaning to get the Lomo for some time and after watching your review i'm gonna try and get one at a low price considering the problem you had with the film door, i'm not sure if its a common problem but i don't like knowing that i payed so much for something that has a major problem, great review man looking forward to the next one :)

[@RICHARDROLLINSONDESIGNPHOTOGRA]

That's really cool that you now have a connection with Lomo, happy things are really taking off for you :) I might have to pick myself up a pack of lady grey as i am interested to see the results. I have the original Lomo company LC-A, the main difference is you can change your aperture on the other side of the lens, but the film speed only goes up to 400 i think. Great review and the picture of the kid with the sword is cool :)

[@KingJvpes]

Richard Rollinson - My Analog Life haha thanks Rich! The lady grey looks awesome, really interested to see what we can make out of it. Cheers!

[@randallstewart175]

If you have used Kodak Tmax, you've already tried "Lady Grey".

[@RVRVRVRVR]

I have a 1985 LCA (GOST not ISO units lol) and the design hasn't changed much at all. The remote shutter control and double exposure switch are new, but I had some success with double exposures just playing with the rewind button. The fact that you can manually change the aperture is handy for that. The back door is a problem for me too- it closes fine- but it doesn't sit flush with the body. No problems with the images though, but I need to replace the light seal. These cameras are known/notorious for the vignette effect you described because of the lens, but its just perspective on whether its a feature or a bug IMO. Good review, nice pics.

[@yannic7516]

Nice video, as always ;) I also wanted this camera when I started shooting film, but then i got the Olympus XA and I’m so happy with it. The Lens is way sharper, and it has some other cool features like the Rangefinder and the back light exposure compensation. So I stick with my XA, for me it’s the better camera and also it is responsible for me finding your KZbin channel. Your XA video was the first one I saw. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Germany

[@KingJvpes]

Jean Heart that’s awesome! Love the XA as well and glad you found me :)

[@thomaswilliams6869]

really well shot. Nice one jvpes

[@KingJvpes]

thomas williams thanks m8!

[@stolenorange]

I have used alsorts of cameras - film/digital, the lc-a+ is very handy for double exposures and split images. As a painter, I like to experiment with shape and colour, so this is ideal. I can do the same with my canon eos but don't often lug that around. Horses for courses.

[@dougfishback3116]

Those exposures were on point. Now that astigmatism interferes with my vision, I may as well go with a zone focus camera. The Lomo looks like a good option. Thanks for the informative and well-produced review.

[@joshrock]

That lomo color 100 was the first film I shot when I got back into film and I was very very happy with the results.

[@TheCoco151]

great job drew

[@anttitapola4622]

Fine photos. Much more interesting than 'professional' ones.

[@bwc1976]

I love my Olympus XA, but I desperately want one of these so I can push to 1600 on days when I don't feel like carrying an SLR with me. Which brings me to my other point, I think you were shooting at the very limits of the camera because of the 100 speed film, and would have recommended starting out with the Lady Grey instead. Under the lighting conditions, the camera was having to pick wide open apertures and slower shutter speeds which both probably contributed to the blur. Most lenses don't perform at their best in the corners wide open, and the situation is even worse when you're zone-focusing and have to depend on depth of field instead of a rangefinder. So I really would have tried a 400 speed film before passing final judgement on the lens.

[@chrisnovakowski9827]

I have an earlier version of the Lomo LC-A that I purchased in 2001; the pre-2006 Russian-built model that still had the aperture lever & (I believe) a better lens. I have had great success with this camera. Pop in a roll of Fuji Reala 100, find some bright lights/colors, & you will get great results. This lens makes those bright colors/lights pop & pulls the contrast. Great for market stalls & neon lights. I love this camera!

[@antman5474]

I bought one brand new in 1988 for less than £10 and it took amazing pictures. This new rehash version is just awful.

[@thomasnorris9963]

Great video man i just bought the diana f+ black jack

[@KingJvpes]

Thomas Norris ooooooh that’s canera is dope

[@derekcoe9633]

I don’t do film photography (too lazy) but I totally get why people do it, love your videos man, keep ‘em coming

[@KingJvpes]

Derek Coe thanks Brodie! And I feel you haha

[@michaeltownlee6023]

Mikes a degenerate he's saying he's too lazy to do it, not that shooting film is lazy

[@bibble5772]

Your pics were really beautiful;) Is there Old Sacramento??

[@ashleyperez5776]

Old town Sacramento! I love it there

[@juaneltico]

That camera reminds of my Minolta AF-C

[@VivaLaFilm]

Like always great video JP! I have to say I have similar concerns with my lomo L-ca, The softness of the lens can be a bummer some times but i have seen work from other photographer that use it to their advantage, talk about the dream like effect it gives and tremendous love for the cult aspect of this little thing :) ... a great photographer to have a look at, is Jorge Sato from Brazil and his amazing doble exposure with this cool camera :)

[@KingJvpes]

Viva La Film hey jess! I’ll look into Jorge! And agreed! So cool to see how people can take the LCA softness to their advantage

[@VivaLaFilm]

Totally! Also you won’t regret it, Jorge’s doble exposure work is just amazing!

[@manwhalejoe6962]

Thanks for the video, and nice shots! Quick question - I think you shot with ISO 100 film. Do you think if I used ISO 800 film, it would work better for street photos, because the camera would automatically raise the shutter speed? It just looks like some of the photos were blurred (subject blur) but sharp enough when the subjects werent moving. Maybe it was a cloudy day too. Just trying to understand the camera's limitations. (Mine's in the mail, waiting for it to arrive!)

[@RapWeasel22]

Finally went thrifting for cameras! Found a Kodak VR35 and a Polaroid Spectra SE!

[@josemartinjuarezvargas8523]

Evin C the vr35 is lots of fun! enjoy it :)

[@RapWeasel22]

Jose Martin Juarez Vargas yeah! Shot with it last night! The film rewind doesn’t work which sucks so i just opened it in the dark!

[@GilWandered]

Evin C that happened to me last month when I found one also 😂 I was so screwed, exposed my film 😭

[@bartram33]

I had one of these in the late 80s, I also had a very expensive Minox. I always reached for the lomo when I went fell walking because I liked the ‘liquid glass’ effect at the edges of the pictures. I’ve just bought an original Lomo Lca at a flea market for 50p ( yes 50p ) apart from the foam light seals it’s in full working order. Can’t wait to try it when I replace the seals.

[@beaupfeifferrecordings]

Ahh the old days pretty nice for street photography small and compact good review bro

[@KingJvpes]

Thanks Brodie!

[@richardellingworth4484]

Odd. The Lomography website says that the LC-A+ has a "solid metal body". Did they change it?

[@theeAnteePop]

Hi! I have a question, please bare with me. I too have been wanting a Lomo LCA forever! My Fiance finally got me one a few months ago. The film we got back, only 3 photos came out and they were blank. What am I doing wrong? I'm not new to film photography. What kind of film do you use? I had a kodak 200 35mm color ? Should i have done something differently? Did notice there was a little bit of plastic shavings when i was loading the film, we didn't buy it brand new. Just hoping the camera actually works :/ Thank you in advance!

[@garrettb.4257]

When you click the shutter, does it click like it should? Also you set the correct ISO setting?

[@bartram33]

Also, make sure your batteries and the connections are good.

[@yoly70perez]

I would try it for fun

[@colebp6411]

I was here in the first hour and within the first 100 views, not bad..

[@neilpiper9889]

I have a Lomo original made in Russia. It's called the Cosmic Symbol. Made in 1974. I have had it all those years and still use it today. That camera you are showing her should be sold with a reel of black tape. All the ones I've seen have been like yours.

[@zouteharing007]

lomo, the most hipster brand in my eyes.. but somehow I like it and the film is sort of cheap that i want to try out someday!!

[@KingJvpes]

Rob Haring lomo’s Film ❤️

[@slowking5142]

Some of people said (who already tried lca and lca+) said lca is better. But i’m not sure if it’s true or not

[@KingJvpes]

Slow Bro I’ve heard that as well, maybe I’ll have to try out he original!

[@klausphotobaer5754]

Good video, as always BUT : I don't share the opinion that it's a " great" camera. Au contraire. The lc a+ isn't up to par with the original lca. Lens is different, looks are different. The original lca had much more vignetting, wich came in handy as it hasn't the sharpest of all lenses. I don't know if the colour film that came along with your lca+ was crappy/ expired or if it's due to the cam, colours do looked washed out, but not in a nice way. None of the shots were really tac- sharp wich could be due to the lens / flatness of film in the cam ( since you were having trouble with the latch ) , long expousre times because the film is a 100 iso speed, or simply the " new" lens. Any Olympus , Minolta, Nikon ( you name it ) can EASILY outperporm that camera. I have an original lca myself. I converted it with an instant back, so sharpness is no issue any more due to the smaller picture size . Sorry, but a 5$ triftstore find would be a better choice for any beginner. I can't see the point in spending 300$ for a camera like that. Unless, of course, one needs to be a " hipster " 😂

[@jj-nm5vo]

Hey Klaus, nice input there. I am a big fan of the original LC-A. Same as you, I tried both of the cameras myself and I have to agree the lens on my original LC-A is way sharper than my copy of the LC-A+. However, I just cannot emphasize enough about how useful the new ISO setting and the accessory track are on the LC-A+. It's a shame that they no longer manufacture the ones with Russian lenses. Guess I will just have to buy the lens part on evilbay and transplant it onto my LC-A+ someday.

[@mirekrendl5210]

The guy looks exactly like the drawn picture on the camera viewfinder!

[@douglasovichify]

Привет чувак, ты крут и в этом ашка, как по сборке механики так и по материалам для изготовления самого фотоаппарата. Совет! Купи оригинальный LOMO и фотогграфируй только в ручном режиме. Плёнку толко 100 iso. My best regards! From Mockow with love ❤️

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

A kind sub just offered to send me a roll of lady grey 400 to try out 🤔 Any experience with that film?

[@MelloStarr3]

"Sony is digital.....fuck digital" 😂 As always, great vid man. Keep up the good work.

[@KingJvpes]

WillieDynamite3 you know it!! Haha thanksman

[@frankhdh]

Lomographics don't use the viewfinder! I love my LC-A bought in 1995.. ok without doubleexposure... but really good!

[@trappedindc8678]

On the Lc-a the soft edges are considered a feature, not a bug.

[@thompsonevergreen8006]

Every kid this guy sees he's like GOTTA TAKE A PICTURE

[@barrydduggan]

Have you tried the 120 version?

[@Seele2015au]

KingJypes It is best to distinguish between Lomography, a marketing firm selling photo gear at inflated prices to appeal to well-heeled hipsters, and LOMO (Leningrad Optical and Mechanical Union), a manufacturer whose LC-A became the start of Lomography. LOMO's site: www.lomoplc.com/

[@darhkbizarre]

hahaha Old Town Sacramento!!

[@chevy2die]

The LCA is way more impressive if you leave it on infinity focus and only take shots like that.

[@glenhumphrey8822]

The LC-A is a copy of the Japanese made Cosina CX-2.

[@melonsoda123]

My fave photo is 7:00

[@cks796]

"Sony is digital--fuck digital." cracked me up.

[@acidsnow5915]

I always thought the LC-A is 120 only :O

[@KingJvpes]

ACID SNOW they have it in 35!!

[@acidsnow5915]

KingJvpes great video again 👏

[@peter-8483]

Why is it €350 though? What makes the camera so expensive?

[@bartoszkrol8846]

it looks soooo similar to mine minox 35 gl

[@theodhorzhobro4646]

Cant compare to German quality lenses

[@janettej1322]

Scarred I got a used one on eBay said it was in great condition yet the back don’t close and images are ALL blurry and Lomo seems to never restock the Lca+ but I have picked up and moved onto medium formats so there was a lesson in it just skip logography jk 🙉🙈😅

[@Juju43905]

Why is the guy on the left in 5:28 literally Johnathan’s Doppelgänger?!

[@KingJvpes]

Juliana Gomes YO WTF

[@raphaelsantiago7490]

hahaha! same mustache, same face shape, and same hair! haha

[@yobmas722]

The LC-A is a fun camera, but it's prone to bricking

[@ianhh23]

What does bricking mean?

[@yobmas722]

@@ianhh23 when it loses all functionality and is as good as paperweight or a brick...

[@Zetaphotography]

I dont understand your review on sharpness when this lens to plastic, shot at 2.8 and the side the guy is standing back, so doesnt DOF play a roll in this or should the guy be sharp?

[@MikMilman]

If you're ever in LA lets meet up. You can check out my fully stocked darkroom

[@VariTimo]

Rolling shutter of death.

[@TheRelentlessAssault]

For the cost of this camera ($300) I was very disappointed in the sharpness.. I can be fine with a soft vintage looking photo, but it’s so soft it almost just looks like a photo taken out of focus..

[@michaelhim3673]

but the Lomo LC-A+ is getting hype recently and the price is pretty high specially in HongKong

[@KingJvpes]

Michael Him interesting, what caused the hype? Just people hyping it up or actual users?

[@michaelhim3673]

KingJvpes I think is because the camera is rare to find and people say a lot of good thing on the camera like ”this is a great point and shoot camera for beginner“ something like that made the camera pretty hype

[@konscodes]

Michael Him don’t know who says what, people have different options but Lomo LC-A is easy to get online and it’s pretty cheap if you don’t mind old versions capable of up to 400iso. I got mine for 50$ and get wonderful shots with it.

[@randallstewart175]

I'm not sure how "hip" it is to pay $300 for a camera which might be worth $50, based on its features and optical performance. At Lomo, it seems that "hip" means "sucker", when you can use a Oly XA or Rollei 35 for much less money and actually get decent photos.

[@vladislavstanimirovic9650]

In Serbia, there is a saying that goes something like this, ''as long as there are sheep, there will be wool''. In my opinion, there are many kids who wanna look ''retro'' or yap about how film is cool and whatnot, while not really being interested in photography, and at the same time brag about how much they paid for their film camera. Makes me a little sick to be honest, because many cheap cameras have seen an increase in price because of this trend.

[@randallstewart175]

I wasn't aware of this trend in camera interest. I'm probably separated from those who would buy a camera to look "hip" by at least half a century. by all means, let them shop at LOMO, and while there get some film which no one else would waster their time shooting.

[@manwhalejoe6962]

For me personally, another part of the equation is the difficulty in finding high quality used or vintage cameras. It can be easy to buy a 1970's camera that has something broken, or light leaks, or melting foam (in my OM-1), or stuck aperture blades (in my Olympus Trip 35). There's something to be said for being able to buy a camera in new condition and have much more confidence that it is going to work, and if it doesnt, you can replace or return it. Maybe if you are savvy and have some experience it is easier, but for a beginner, sometimes a new camera is just easier to start with.

[@hubblelord999]

@@manwhalejoe6962 every olympus trip 35's aperture blades are stuck it's a defect

[@prosto_toster]

In Russia it costs 50$, lomography (the company) is just jealous

[@MichalT]

The original LC-A was produced by the same factory that produced ZENIT cameras (here you have a link to the photo showing the original: www.sovietcams.com/sovietcams/m/m_images/wfiles/ie11dd12227.jpg ). What you have bought is a Chinese counterfeit licensed by MINT / Lomography from China. The Chinese version of LC-A gives you soap and a very blurry image. The original version from the Soviet Union gives a very sharp picture at the Olympus XA level but with a stronger vignette.

[@KingJvpes]

Very interesting! I heard he original was good, might have to give it a try

[@MichalT]

If this is your case, hunt for this camera under the slogan on eBay: "ZENIT LCA". Currently, as I see two copies available, but in a very bad technical condition. In Poland, this is from thunder. Often it is full of garbage in Krakow (in Poland).

[@MichalT]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF7ckGqFbNmiaas - in time 0:20 - ŁOMO LCA. Oryginal "Ł"omo not "L"omo (from China).

[@Monomonmamon]

i have the smena 7 and it definitely looks like one of those lomo camera soviet is an innovator lol

[@The420Patriot]

I'm confused, so the ZENIT is basically the LOMO LC-A, just the original manufacturer? Curious because I've been thinking of buying the LC-A, and now learning there's also a ZENIT is interesting.

[@randallstewart175]

As you say, "it may not be and XA", but it does cost 3 times as much as an XA. Hipsters unite! To quote another website: "Lomo=cheap junk at high prices."

[@valjones653]

Not for the price tho

[@scoobydoo19911]

this back door is like on my lubitel 166b :D

[@thetree7403]

"i just couldn't afford it" here in the ex-soviet countries this thing sells for the equivalent of 3 rolls of kodak gold. Yet again, thank god for not being in the US

[@pegren4724]

What’s Gucci you too?

[@PolCornelis]

I see this originally Russian camera is now made in China. Wasn't the original made in metal ? I honestly don't know. Russian camera's that I have seen in real life looked and felt like they were built in the same factory as the legendary T34 tank. I have the Diana+ and it looks like the Diana is better value for money than this.

[@gabrielalamberti5860]

A comparison shootout is necessary with a similar cheap point and shoot. Because I think this camera is overrated and overpriced. I think you can get the same or better results with any cheap point and shoot. Please do a comparison.

[@agustinurbano]

Yoooooooooooo idk if you still do it but you really shouldn't go around taking pictures of kids One of my older photo professors told us about a photographer he knew who was just at a park with his big ol camera kinda back in the day just taking pictures, like you he was clearly not a pedophile, saw some kids playing and took a couple shot, but long story short people came back with baseball bats, destroyed his gear, and they put him in a vegetated state

[@paulterl4563]

In EU you need the parental approval to photograph teen agers and kids. And obviously the signed contract to use the pics for commercial use. Or you can be in big troubles. No one here shoot kids up the streets. That is also sick, for candid street photographers... but is like it is. bybye

[@jpm74]

Can you take street photography of adults subjects facing you and not kids? Take unsolicited photos of kids on the street is a bad example for new photographers.

[@XavierValentine]

you should join the navy and be the boss of the filipino mafia ...and travel everywhere and take pics

[@littlewing62]

too expensive

[@marcusmichel84]

Is there only one photo that is not blury ? Good garbage camera

[@sbcinema]

I don't like it, is a very bad Camera

[@lorenlloyd182]

Do you ever get people asking what your doing? Why are you taking photos?