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The classic Diana type shows "<small> NO. 151 MADE IN HONG KONG</small>" on the lever releasing the back. A variant using different plastic molds has an "hourglass" shaped panel behind the lens, and this version typically has a slightly wider lens coverage. | The classic Diana type shows "<small> NO. 151 MADE IN HONG KONG</small>" on the lever releasing the back. A variant using different plastic molds has an "hourglass" shaped panel behind the lens, and this version typically has a slightly wider lens coverage. | ||
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| + | Great Wall also produced the '''Diana-F''' (<small>"No. 162"</small>) for flash photography. It is like the standard model but with two sync contacts on top and it was supplied with an attachable, Diana-like flash. This flash uses AG-1 flashbulbs and was powered by two AA batteries. | ||
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Along with the [[Holga]] (whose lens covers a wider view), the dreamlike optical qualities of the Diana became sought after by self-proclaimed "Lo-Fi" photographers. But Diana & clone cameras had rather brittle and flimsy construction; and their supply was finite. Thus eBay auctions for original models would sometimes reach improbable prices. Finally in 2007, [[Lomography]] issued a nostalgic replica of the Diana, called the [[Diana Plus]]. This was followed by a replica of the flash-capable Diana F, called the Diana F+. | Along with the [[Holga]] (whose lens covers a wider view), the dreamlike optical qualities of the Diana became sought after by self-proclaimed "Lo-Fi" photographers. But Diana & clone cameras had rather brittle and flimsy construction; and their supply was finite. Thus eBay auctions for original models would sometimes reach improbable prices. Finally in 2007, [[Lomography]] issued a nostalgic replica of the Diana, called the [[Diana Plus]]. This was followed by a replica of the flash-capable Diana F, called the Diana F+. | ||
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* Arrow (No. W20A) | * Arrow (No. W20A) | ||
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* Asiana | * Asiana | ||
* Avis | * Avis | ||
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| + | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/32212028@N02/5634412501/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5634412501_4088de9496_m.jpg]<br />Faux meter-cell variant<br /><small>by {{image author|Boxy Brown's Bling}} {{non-commercial}}</small> | ||
| + | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/alspix/294021252/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm1.static.flickr.com/115/294021252_87ea9ef968_m.jpg]<br />Sample Diana image with light leaks<br /><small>by {{image author|Alan Cooper}} {{with permission}}</small> | ||
| + | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyetwist/363786675/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm1.staticflickr.com/147/363786675_585ddf265a_m.jpg]<br />Another sample Diana image<br /><small>by {{image author|Kevin Balluff}} {{with permission}}</small> | ||
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| + | == Gallery of Diana-Clones == | ||
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|[http://www.flickr.com/photos/hartacnut/2281675052/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2281675052_f5e5274c7e_m.jpg]<br />Reader's Digest<br /><small>By {{image author|Hartacnut}} {{non-commercial}}</small> | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/hartacnut/2281675052/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2281675052_f5e5274c7e_m.jpg]<br />Reader's Digest<br /><small>By {{image author|Hartacnut}} {{non-commercial}}</small> | ||
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/awcam/3319047225/in/pool-camerawiki/ | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/awcam/3319047225/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
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|[http://www.flickr.com/photos/uberj/4395827878/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4395827878_279164ec29_m.jpg]<br />Arrow<br /><small>by {{image author|Jeff Rawdon}} {{with permission}}</small> | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/uberj/4395827878/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4395827878_279164ec29_m.jpg]<br />Arrow<br /><small>by {{image author|Jeff Rawdon}} {{with permission}}</small> | ||
|[http://www.flickr.com/photos/32212028@N02/5426152882/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5426152882_750f105122_m.jpg]<br />Mark L<br /><small>by {{image author|Boxy Brown's Bling}} {{non-commercial}}</small> | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/32212028@N02/5426152882/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5426152882_750f105122_m.jpg]<br />Mark L<br /><small>by {{image author|Boxy Brown's Bling}} {{non-commercial}}</small> | ||
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|[http://www.flickr.com/photos/32212028@N02/4949382988/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4949382988_1a6aa075cd_m.jpg]<br />Zip Instant Load<br /><small>by {{image author|Boxy Brown's Bling}} {{with permission}}</small> | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/32212028@N02/4949382988/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4949382988_1a6aa075cd_m.jpg]<br />Zip Instant Load<br /><small>by {{image author|Boxy Brown's Bling}} {{with permission}}</small> | ||
| − | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedunne/1449949581 | + | |[http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedunne/1449949581/in/pool-camerawiki http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1176/1449949581_e3cdde6954_m.jpg]<br />Lomography Diana+<br /><small>by {{image author|Dave Dunne}} {{non-commercial}}</small> |
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/remediatethis/5829991173/in/pool-camerawiki | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/remediatethis/5829991173/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/107969715@N05/18036222439/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7749/18036222439_b0660f3c4f_m.jpg | ||
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| + | |image_text= Codeg | ||
| + | |image_by= John Warwick | ||
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| + | |image_source= https://www.flickr.com/photos/88614173@N07/51092330297/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51092330297_f4bcdfa669_m.jpg | ||
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| + | |image_text= Northamerican Champion | ||
| + | |image_by= toycamera gallery | ||
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| + | |image_text= Dories with flash and box | ||
| + | |image_by= Tarn McDaddo | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
| + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/diana_camera/diana_camera.htm Diana User manual] from Butkus [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Orphan Cameras] | ||
| + | * [https://microsites.lomography.com/diana/cameras/ Diana F+ Clones] from [http://Lomography.com Lomography.com] | ||
| + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080203115306/http://www.allandetrich.com/diana.htm The Diana page by Allan Dietrich] (archived), with many Diana name variations | ||
| + | * [http://dianacorpusdelicti.blogspot.com/2007/03/banner-deluxe-diana-clone.html Picture of the Banner Deluxe (Diana clone)] | ||
| + | * [http://www.dianacamera.com/ dianacamera.com] Site with photos, tips and How-to videos. | ||
| + | *[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10747 Diana and clones] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand (in French) | ||
[[Category: Toy cameras]] | [[Category: Toy cameras]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:54, 26 March 2023
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The Diana camera is a so-called "toy camera" that originated in the 1960s, produced by the Great Wall Plastic Co. in Hong Kong[1]. Production continued through the 1970s but ceased sometime thereafter.
The camera was produced under many names for different markets; some photographers may use the term "Diana" generically to mean any of the related Hong Kong models. Some were sold as premiums or promotional items (there is a Readers Digest version, for example). Most Dianas use 120 film but some versions of the camera take 620 film.
The lens is a simple plastic meniscus, giving noticeable corner blur, vignetting, and pincushion distortion in the resulting photographs. Light leaks are a possibility due to the flimsy back latch design; many users put black tape over the seams to make the cameras light-tight. Most Diana types expose a 4cm x 4cm image (less than the full height of the film), so a 120 roll will give you 16 frames. Focusing is done by twisting the lens to 3 zones, 4-6ft, 6-12ft, or 12ft to infinity. There are several variations in top-plate and lens-barrel style; some have fake light-meter windows and a few have flash sync.
The classic Diana type shows " NO. 151 MADE IN HONG KONG" on the lever releasing the back. A variant using different plastic molds has an "hourglass" shaped panel behind the lens, and this version typically has a slightly wider lens coverage.
Great Wall also produced the Diana-F ("No. 162") for flash photography. It is like the standard model but with two sync contacts on top and it was supplied with an attachable, Diana-like flash. This flash uses AG-1 flashbulbs and was powered by two AA batteries.
Along with the Holga (whose lens covers a wider view), the dreamlike optical qualities of the Diana became sought after by self-proclaimed "Lo-Fi" photographers. But Diana & clone cameras had rather brittle and flimsy construction; and their supply was finite. Thus eBay auctions for original models would sometimes reach improbable prices. Finally in 2007, Lomography issued a nostalgic replica of the Diana, called the Diana Plus. This was followed by a replica of the flash-capable Diana F, called the Diana F+.
Alphabetical List of Diana Types (Clones)
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 Faux meter-cell variant by Boxy Brown's Bling (Image rights) |
 Sample Diana image with light leaks by Alan Cooper (Image rights) |
 Another sample Diana image by Kevin Balluff (Image rights) |
Gallery of Diana-Clones
 Stellar by Jeff Rawdon (Image rights) |
 Windsor by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson (Image rights) |
 Harrow by Dave Dunne (Image rights) | ||||
 Reader's Digest By Hartacnut (Image rights) |
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 Arrow by Jeff Rawdon (Image rights) |
 Mark L by Boxy Brown's Bling (Image rights) | ||||
 Zip Instant Load by Boxy Brown's Bling (Image rights) |
 Lomography Diana+ by Dave Dunne (Image rights) |
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| Codeg image by John Warwick (Image rights) |
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| Northamerican Champion image by toycamera gallery (Image rights) |
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| Dories with flash and box image by Tarn McDaddo (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ At least one Diana-type camera has been observed with the name "Artlite Industrial Company" on its packaging.
Image by Christopher Benson on Flickr.
Links
- Diana User manual from Butkus Orphan Cameras
- Diana F+ Clones from Lomography.com
- The Diana page by Allan Dietrich (archived), with many Diana name variations
- Picture of the Banner Deluxe (Diana clone)
- dianacamera.com Site with photos, tips and How-to videos.
- Diana and clones at www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
