Lomography Lomo LC-A 120 Camera - Review, Shoot on Route 66, and 30 years of Lomographic history

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Breaking: Lomography has turned 30 years old! And they don't have any student loans! With this momentous occasion, we dive into the legendary Lomo LC-A camera series, shooting with the LC-A 120 along Route 66 in California.
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00:00 Intro at Joshua Tree
00:53 Shoot at Roy's on Route 66
02:03 LC-A History
06:00 LC-A Camera Lineup
06:48 LC-A Features
07:48 First Reaction
08:20 Tips & Experience
10:04 Sprocket Rocket
10:33 Exposure Compensation
11:00 LC-A Project
11:38 Pros & Cons

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@tasogare0no0umi Жыл бұрын

You can't imagine the noise I made when I saw a new review! You got me into 35mm photography, starting with a om-1 and a recently acquired sf-70! Thanks for the amazing videos and inspiring me to find art in the world again!

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lemon Tangerine!! Love hearing this so much

@birgitbuchart2839 Жыл бұрын

omg the LC-120 was MADE for you! Such dope shots, Ben!

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much B!! ♥️

@aglassbrightly Жыл бұрын

Ben, you fed my soul with this generous helping of wonky catchphrases and witty one-liners. Also, loved seeing all the photos of my backyard!

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Next photos will be through your window, keep an eye out!

@aglassbrightly Жыл бұрын

@@InAnInstant I'll be waiting... 8)

@kayla-kt1cj Жыл бұрын

idk but every video from u make me smile so much.❤

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

This comment makes me smile so much!

@3Gee Жыл бұрын

These shots were crispier than a crinkle-cut fry on a crystal-clear Christmas Eve on Krypton. 🤌🏻

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

MY FAVORITE THING TO EAT IN MY FAVORITE PLACE ON EARTH 😍

@mattlucier6493 Жыл бұрын

That wide angle! Incredible, love how sharp the center is and how it slowly gets softer toward the edges. Might be finding a LCA in my mailbox soon😬

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

The distortion of the lens is so interesting, to me adds the image significantly, we gotta get you one of these zappers!

@TomS_FoX Жыл бұрын

thank you for the intro! I have a smile from ear to ear ;-)

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

I'm smiling as well so this is great

@FilmAndFancies-xf9it Ай бұрын

I appreciate how you respect the weird and silly side of film.

@InAnInstant Ай бұрын

I appreciate this comment 🥹

@forgottenamericana Жыл бұрын

Great review. Love these road trip shoots in your videos.

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate - to me it's most rewarding when I'm shooting these videos on the go and capturing a cherished experience on film.

@neilcousineau4956 Жыл бұрын

I watched your tour of the Polaroid factory a few days and a couple of other videos after that and I am hooked. No I am not planning to buy a film camera, I am digital guy all the way, but your videos on film & film camera history is the best. And your quick wit monologue makes these videos entertaining, so you have a new subscriber. To be honest I never heard of Lomo until today. Cheers from southern Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada.

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Neil, this is the finest feedback one can receive, so awesome to have you here on the channel and appreciate you checking out a few of the vids!

@srad. Жыл бұрын

These photos are awesome! Looks like you had a great time. Always loved Lomo and what they do. Need to bite the bullet and finally get my hands on one of their cameras

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Yooo thanks so much homes! You definitely need a Lomographic popper, feel like it would fit your style nicely

@WittyDroog Жыл бұрын

Man I was on the hunt for a LC-A 120 forever and managed to get one *last night* so imagine my surprise seeing this review the morning after! I look forward to having fun with it and the BLIK rangefinder built by LOMO to go with it.

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Woh congrats on grabbing one! The Blink will look awesome on it

@RichardStroffolino Жыл бұрын

Yeah, flash is my major problem with the LC-A 120. I love the look of the rear curtain sync, but wish there was a way to lock at a specific aperture with a fixed shutter like on the OG LCA. But for all it's quirks, you nailed it, it's the camera I can throw in a glove box and always have in the car, it's the one I'm bringing.

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Totally Rich! And can't argue with the results

@AeromaticXD Жыл бұрын

I have a camera sort of similar to the Lomo, a Halina! Took it on me to pilgrimage to Mecca and it blew my mind in terms of quality!

@scribbleface Жыл бұрын

such an amazing review, LOVE the LCA120 too, thanks Ben (Hannah, Lomography UK)

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Hannah! Thank you dearly, hope we cross paths soon enough ♥️

@funbichons5215 Жыл бұрын

Just got the new Lomo LCA 120, the funny thing is that I have the same voigtlander rangefinder. I’m not one guru on zone focusing so external rangefinder is a perfect match. Thanks for the great video!

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Woh I love that, seriously the best combo 🤘🤘

@brineb58 Жыл бұрын

OK, you just blew my mind!!! I never thought of using a rangefinder on a LCA!!! New fun to come this weekend!!! I am a HUGE fan of the LCA, especially the instant version!!! But seeing you video makes me want that Lubitel 3D camera!!! I always assume 11 shot on the LCA 120, spacing is as good as a KIEV 60!!!

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Heck yes Brian, whip it back out! Really wish I could try that Instant LC-A, maybe I’ll find one eventually. And yes that Sputnik Stereo camera is so gorgeous, makes wonderful pictures!

@joanmichel Жыл бұрын

Fun trip! Seeing the seals must’ve been amazing to see 😮

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

They were dogs with finsssss and they were grumpy and I loved them

@charlottebligh649 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video!! I'll have to keep the camera in mind because the university budget doesn't leave much room for a hasselblad -_-, have you ever done a vid on MInT's TLR camera??

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Thank you Char!! Indeed I did make a video on the TL70 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcyhicxhqLvRlac.html

@aramdavid Жыл бұрын

The car mirror selfie with the Santa hat is so great

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Thank you dude! Had to be done

@Megzeazez Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I worked for lomography during the 20th anniversary…where have 10 years gone? Well, the years start comin’ and they don’t stop comin’. Jokes aside, thanks for sharing love for the LC-A. I still love mine all these years later, and have wanted to try the 120 version. Great video.

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

That's so sick! Was there a special edition back then? I know they fired one off for the 25th, beautiful design on those.

@Megzeazez Жыл бұрын

@@InAnInstant there certainly was! It was leather-wrapped and had a cute 20 logo on the back.

@filmhowyalike Жыл бұрын

U kno I'm bout dat LCA-120 lyfe. I think you're the only other person I know with this camera. I have made some of my favorite work on this chumpy.

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

We love dis chumpy!! Will never put it down

@MathiasCourt Жыл бұрын

Great video ! I used to have a Colorsplash Flash with my LCA120 but it broke a few years ago and the production seems to also have been stopped a while ago. Does anybody knows which flash he is using ? That would be so helpful, thank you !!

@ackamack101 3 ай бұрын

Yes the frame count as you mentioned has been my one issue with the 120 camera. My lca 120 will randomly have spacing issues. This is my second one as well. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to when it happens. I am very careful loading the film and advancing the frames. This has been my one issue with a camera that I otherwise love and feel,very close to and comfortable with.

@BlazingSerenade 3 ай бұрын

Apparently, the varying thickness of the backing paper from company to company causes issue with the spacing from what I've heard

@marcycami Жыл бұрын

Love ur sense of humor, big fan 👍👍👍,🖖

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marci!! ♥️

@toulcaz31 Жыл бұрын

I own a SWC but that LCA definitely looks like a cool camera.

@davidencoshopet315 Ай бұрын

good work thank you please do you know wherw to get the service manuals or so to fixx this camera y ave one with a wings film transport problem thank you

@mariageorgiadou7182 Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said! I wanted to love this camera so badly BUT not being able to have 12 shots per roll has made me abandon my LCA 120 for a long time now. Lomography replaced my camera cause it had serious issues but the new one has issues too… I was really enthusiastic about this camera at first but this thing with the number of shots produced is a serious disadvantage against all the advantages you mentioned. Love Lomography anyway ❤️

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Dang, that's a shame! Seems like a bizarre and fixable issue, but I know the manufacturing of these things is wickedly complicated.

@mgflash4337 Жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed that when it comes to using Lomo film on the LCA 120 will never get you 12 frames. It seems like their roll is shorter than Kodak. Also, when I spool a new roll, I align the two way arrows on the roll with the first metal roller instead of the indicator arrow on the camera.

@mariageorgiadou7182 Жыл бұрын

I have the same problem with every kind of film I’ve tried…

@lofianddiy Жыл бұрын

Wow, I love it! I have always avoided the lomo because I thought the price for a 35mm auto was a bit high, but a 120? Do I need it? Yes, I think I do!

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

I think you absolutely need it Aaron 😂 happy to be a bad influence

@marianoolivares6439 Жыл бұрын

great episode!!! I miss the drum roll though... :P

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Thank you and ohhhh it’s comin back!!

@williamderitter2782 Жыл бұрын

Great review and all, but where can I get that t-shirt please?

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Haha I got that bad boy from Oxknit

@valeriaplatova5447 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t bought 35 lomo lc alike 7 years ago, but now it costs a loooottttttt But photos are incredible! Hope to have a chance to shoot again by lomo lc a!❤ The soviet lomo lc a is kinda cheap still

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

It does cost a bit more for a newly produced one, but at least you get customer service, a warranty, and a new light meter and all that. I think prob worth it!

@michel93171910 Жыл бұрын

Lindas fotos! 🇧🇷

@LTHanlon Жыл бұрын

I can't be the only one who has major, major problems getting film in and out of the LC-A 120. I had an early model. Did later versions address this?

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, I really haven't had any issues with that. the notches to secure the rolls on either side pop down, so the roll really should just slide in.

@madscienti11 Жыл бұрын

Ben I think your issues might be because the LC-A 120 does a second curtain flash!

@madscienti11 Жыл бұрын

Ah I see Rich down below beat me to the punch :)

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Rich beat you to the punch and hopefully will beat me in a back alley if I’m lucky 😍

@passthe360 Жыл бұрын

what’s the voigtlander attachment you’re using called ?

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Official title is Voigtländer External Rangefinder 93/184

@ribsy Жыл бұрын

shocked at how legit the images are!

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Bro I was blown away the first time I got those negs back, completely ridiculous lens

@SuperHonestReview Жыл бұрын

Flash is meant to delay since it's the "rear curtain" variety 😊

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

The More You Know 🌈 I feel better about trying to rock the flash then!

@oldiegoodman Жыл бұрын

That Scarce face reveal intro was awesome

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

🙈

@filmhowyalike Жыл бұрын

My only complaint about the Minitar-1 is it's not suitable for digital cameras. Because of it's ridiculously miniature size, It sits too close to the sensor which creates purple fringing in the photos (not a problem on film). I really love how small it is, but I would definitely pick up a "v2" if they traded a bit of size to correct for digital sensors.

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Oh word! Didn’t know that even with the adapters it has that issue. Haven’t tried it yet on my R5, guess I’m not missing much 😂

@filmhowyalike Жыл бұрын

@@InAnInstant I wonder if there's some sort of extender that could correct the issue 🤔 Not sure how that works with rangefinder coupling tho 😫

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Oooof yeah that’s true, damn this isn’t a vibe at all

@michaelribovich4932 Жыл бұрын

What film did you use

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Lomo 100, 400, and 800!

@haydnwolfie Жыл бұрын

"Live and pre-recorded" lmao please

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Well it was live when I was pre-recording it 😂

@kevlarnegative Жыл бұрын

Amazing review but the price is steep. For 500€ I would expect a bit more. If Mint and Pentax release new film cameras, Lomo will feel the heat for sure.

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

We shall see! They’re definitely expensive cameras to produce and Lomo is still fighting the good fight to keep them on the market. With nothing presently comparable, the price is sort of “setting the market.” We’ll see if Mint can produce anything cheaper but I really doubt it given the prices of their other products. Pentax…maybe!

@thebitterfig9903 9 ай бұрын

The reliability of the LCA120’s meter (particularly for long exposures) is pretty impressive. Combined with the wide angle, it’s a tempting camera.

@andymiller4971 5 ай бұрын

Super camera , Olympus trip on steroids.

@GregoryVeizades Жыл бұрын

Ill admit, ive never given Lomography's cameras much credence, same with Holgas and other toy cameras. Just not my style. Turns out im an ignorant fool and now I want an LC-A 120 something fierce. I definitely experienced some sticker shock going to Lomo's website. But ill make it work one day.

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Get this man an LC-A 120 STAT!! Glad you’ve been infected with Lomo Lust ☠️

@GregoryVeizades Жыл бұрын

@@InAnInstant Donate to my LC-A fund! Also Lomo Lust sounds like something you find in the Kama Sutra.

@KPOPBUG Жыл бұрын

I used to have this camera but could never get the hang of it, also the aperture max is f4.5 (listed on the lomography website) not f2.8

@InAnInstant Жыл бұрын

Hi Emilio! I reference multiple LC-As in this video - the Minitar-1 (LC-A M Mount lens, LC-A) is 2.8 and the Minigon/Biogon (LC-Wide, LC-A 120) are f/4.5

@KPOPBUG Жыл бұрын

@@InAnInstant my mistake , I'm sorry 😀😀