It’s been nearly 6 decades ever since the initial invention of the Diana film camera in the 1960s, by a Hong Kong manufacturing company. Back then as a cheap plastic toy camera, it was known for its soft-focus images – which was (at that time) considered to be unsatisfactory.
However, for several years now, Lomography has been reproducing the antique analogue camera with upgraded features – the Diana F+ and Diana Mini 35 mm, to name a few. With such well-received responses towards their refurbished Diana models, Lomography has recently started a Kickstarter project for their all-new Diana Instant Square.
Diana Instant Square in the Classic Edition (left) and Special Edition (Right)
Much like its predecessors, the Diana Instant Square creates unpredictable, dream-like images in strong, saturated colours. What sets it apart though, are the various additional features and accessories. Unlike previously where users had to attach the Diana Instant Back+ to the Diana F+, the Diana Instant Square produces instant images all in one compact design for your convenience. Furthermore, for existing users, the new camera is compatible with all interchangeable lenses from the Diana F+ and all Lomo’Instant Square Glass lens attachments.
In order from left to right, top to bottom: 75 mm kit lens, 110 mm telephoto lens, 38 mm super-wide-angle lens, 55 mm wide-angle lens, 55 mm close-up attachment, 20 mm fisheye lens.
The camera also includes features such as unlimited multiple exposures and long exposures, manual aperture and focus, and 2 shutter speeds.Besides having a hot-shoe mount for fitting other flashes, including the original Diana F+ flash, it also comes with a selfie mirror, while you’re free to opt for accessories such as colour filters. Additionally, each lens comes with a detachable viewfinder for you to take the optimal shot according to the lens that you’re using. With all these amazing features, you’ll be able to play around and achieve different effects with relative ease – so no worries if you’re a beginner at film!
Check out some of their test shots:
Shot by Samuel Eder
Shot by Phyllis Chan using 75mm Glass Lens
Shot by Mirella Cardoso
Shot by Phyllis Chan using 55mm wide angle close up lens with red colour gel filter
Shot by Danny Nedkova
Shot by Axel Guelcher
Pledges start from USD 65 onwards and their first batch is expected to be shipped out in December 2018. Find out more about the Diana Instant Square on Lomography’s Kickstarter page.
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