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The lens can be removed and adapted for use on an [[SLR]].<ref>Will Goldstone, "DIY Fisheye: Digital Lomo Wide Angle", [http://www.willgoldstone.com/blog/2008/07/diy-fisheye-digital-lomo-wide-angle-pt-i/ part 1] (7 July 2008), [http://www.willgoldstone.com/blog/2008/07/diy-fisheye-digital-lomo-wide-angle-pt-ii/ part 2] (8 July 2008), both at [http://www.willgoldstone.com willgoldstone.com].</ref>
 
The lens can be removed and adapted for use on an [[SLR]].<ref>Will Goldstone, "DIY Fisheye: Digital Lomo Wide Angle", [http://www.willgoldstone.com/blog/2008/07/diy-fisheye-digital-lomo-wide-angle-pt-i/ part 1] (7 July 2008), [http://www.willgoldstone.com/blog/2008/07/diy-fisheye-digital-lomo-wide-angle-pt-ii/ part 2] (8 July 2008), both at [http://www.willgoldstone.com willgoldstone.com].</ref>
  
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The developed Fisheye camera with new looks, shutter for bulb as well as 1/100 sec, and hot shoe. The aperture is fixed at f/8. The camera has an angle of vision of 170 degrees, and a focal length of about 10mm. Dimensions are 10.5&times;6&times;6cm and weight is 0.23kg.<ref>[http://microsites.lomography.com/fisheye/specifications/ Specifications], lomography.com.</ref>
 
The developed Fisheye camera with new looks, shutter for bulb as well as 1/100 sec, and hot shoe. The aperture is fixed at f/8. The camera has an angle of vision of 170 degrees, and a focal length of about 10mm. Dimensions are 10.5&times;6&times;6cm and weight is 0.23kg.<ref>[http://microsites.lomography.com/fisheye/specifications/ Specifications], lomography.com.</ref>

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Each of the two models of fisheye lomography camera is as 35mm compact camera with a fisheye lens. It is manufactured for Lomographische AG, and is marketed as a toy camera. It may also be a good cheap test camera for people who do not know if they really need a super-wide-angle lens with barrel distortion. An AA battery is needed for the flash.

First model

The lens can be removed and adapted for use on an SLR.[1]

Variants

  • Fisheye Camera - The original camera (black/silver)
  • Colette Fisheye Camera - The blackish Fisheye imprinted with Colette's official mascots as a limited edition
  • Eastpack Fisheye Camera - Limited edition in red and black with Eastpack logo

Fisheye no. 2


The developed Fisheye camera with new looks, shutter for bulb as well as 1/100 sec, and hot shoe. The aperture is fixed at f/8. The camera has an angle of vision of 170 degrees, and a focal length of about 10mm. Dimensions are 10.5×6×6cm and weight is 0.23kg.[2]

Notes

  1. Will Goldstone, "DIY Fisheye: Digital Lomo Wide Angle", part 1 (7 July 2008), part 2 (8 July 2008), both at willgoldstone.com.
  2. Specifications, lomography.com.