Re: lomo camera prices

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Posted by J. Ramón Palacios on November 08, 1999 at 01:30:39:

In Reply to: lomo camera prices posted by Alysia on November 07, 1999 at 19:07:05:

: I just read an article on lomo cameras and am interested in getting one - at a good price. Does any one have any suggestions on where to get a good deal. I'd also be interested in any comments anyone had about there experiences with them.

During my recent navigation I found a very happy person talking about his Lomo Gallery soon to be up online at:
Lomo Gallery

The LOMO KOMPAKT AVTOMAT is a russian camera that has a few followers. I would not expect much from this camera. There are two models, one 8mm, one 35mm, both have 40mm lenses f/4 and shutter speeds up to 1/250 of a sec. The first one sells for about US$15, and the second for less, $12
You can visit the site of a very artistic photographer that also reveals the low quality of the lens of the Lomos toy plastic camera. at: LOMOgraphy It would be like buying a Zenit or a Kiev camera. Not high optics. Maybe to have some fun. But, if a picture is worth taking, why not with the best tools you can afford?
But then, that is my personal opinion, and although there is very little chance I could be wrong on this, I can always be ......

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