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== Diana+ ==
 
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|image_text= The Diana+ can be switched between 12 or 16<br>exposures, unlike the vintage Diana (green)
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|image_text= Diana+ Starter Kit
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|image_text= Lomography Diana+ Kit
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Manufactured since 2007, the '''Diana+''' is a replica camera produced by [[Lomography]] in an attempt rekindle people's love for the original [[Diana]] of the 1960s - a "[[toy camera]]" produced by the [[Great Wall Plastic Co.]]
 
  
The radiant color-dripping lens, soft-focus surprises, all-plastic body and simple shutter of the original Diana were expertly duplicated to provide the authentic look and feel for the Diana+. During development, the decision was made to add new features, namely [[Pinhole camera|pinhole photography]] facilities and the option for endless [[Panorama camera|panorama]] shots. Keeping the same 75mm plastic lens design, this has two formats, the original 16 frame 4.2x4.2cm, and a 12-frames-per-film 5.2x5.2cm, and also adds a tripod socket and shutter lock. Many accessories have been produced for the new Diana, including an instant-film back, a [[pinhole camera|pinhole]] lens, a [[hot shoe]] and lens converters for Close-Ups, 20mm Fisheye, 38mm Super-Wide, 55mm Wide-Angle and 110mm Telephoto.
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Manufactured since 2007, the '''Diana+''' is a replica camera produced by [[Lomography]] based on the original [[Diana]] of the 1960s and 1970s, a "[[toy camera]]" produced by the Great Wall Plastic Co. Both are notable for their all-plastic construction and artfully-flawed optics.
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Most vintage Diana cameras were designed to expose 16 frames per roll of 120 film. The Diana+ maintains approximately the same lens focal length (75mm), but permits two image formats: The original 16 frame 4.2x4.2cm size, or a 12-frames-per-film 5.2x5.2cm. It also adds a tripod socket and shutter lock, and there is an additional [[Pinhole camera|pinhole]] aperture setting, to be used after removing the plastic lens. Many accessories have been produced for the new Diana, including an instant-film back, a [[hot shoe]], and lens converters for Close-Ups, 20mm Fisheye, 38mm Super-Wide, 55mm Wide-Angle and 110mm Telephoto.
  
 
There are several special editions, in various colours, some to commemorate events or tie-ins with particular retailers; these include:
 
There are several special editions, in various colours, some to commemorate events or tie-ins with particular retailers; these include:
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* Film format: 120
 
* Film format: 120
 
* Dimensions: 5" x 3.75" x 3" (12.5cm x 9.5cm x 7.6cm)
 
* Dimensions: 5" x 3.75" x 3" (12.5cm x 9.5cm x 7.6cm)
* Variable shutter (daytime & "B" for unlimited long exposures)
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* Two shutter settings (daytime & "B" for unlimited long exposures)
 
* 12-shot (5.2x5.2cm), 16-shot (4.2x4.2cm), and endless Panorama (4.6x4.6cm) formats
 
* 12-shot (5.2x5.2cm), 16-shot (4.2x4.2cm), and endless Panorama (4.6x4.6cm) formats
* Removable lens for super-wide-angle pinhole shots.
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* Removable lens for pinhole shots.
  
 
== Example Images ==
 
== Example Images ==
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* [http://www.lomography.com/diana/ Diana+] on lomography.com
 
* [http://www.lomography.com/diana/ Diana+] on lomography.com
 
* [http://www.lomography.com/diana/products/diana-f-plus Diana F+] on lomography.com
 
* [http://www.lomography.com/diana/products/diana-f-plus Diana F+] on lomography.com
*[http://www.antiquecameras.net/softfocuslenses.html Antique & Classic Soft Focus Lens Article]
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* [http://www.antiquecameras.net/softfocuslenses.html Antique & Classic Soft Focus Lens Article]

Revision as of 06:11, 15 February 2011

Diana+

Manufactured since 2007, the Diana+ is a replica camera produced by Lomography based on the original Diana of the 1960s and 1970s, a "toy camera" produced by the Great Wall Plastic Co. Both are notable for their all-plastic construction and artfully-flawed optics.

Most vintage Diana cameras were designed to expose 16 frames per roll of 120 film. The Diana+ maintains approximately the same lens focal length (75mm), but permits two image formats: The original 16 frame 4.2x4.2cm size, or a 12-frames-per-film 5.2x5.2cm. It also adds a tripod socket and shutter lock, and there is an additional pinhole aperture setting, to be used after removing the plastic lens. Many accessories have been produced for the new Diana, including an instant-film back, a hot shoe, and lens converters for Close-Ups, 20mm Fisheye, 38mm Super-Wide, 55mm Wide-Angle and 110mm Telephoto.

There are several special editions, in various colours, some to commemorate events or tie-ins with particular retailers; these include:

  • Black Jack (all black)
  • Edelweiss (all white)
  • Glow (glows green in the dark)
  • Hong Meow (black and white with panda logo on winding knob)
  • Meg (red and white, White Stripes edition)

Diana F+

Lomography have also created the Diana F+ which offers a similar specification to the Diana+, but features a replication of the original Diana Flash. The flash face is cast in reflective silver, and it syncs with the Diana F+ via a traditional metal plug connection.

Specifications

  • Film format: 120
  • Dimensions: 5" x 3.75" x 3" (12.5cm x 9.5cm x 7.6cm)
  • Two shutter settings (daytime & "B" for unlimited long exposures)
  • 12-shot (5.2x5.2cm), 16-shot (4.2x4.2cm), and endless Panorama (4.6x4.6cm) formats
  • Removable lens for pinhole shots.

Example Images

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