FlipLomo

It’s always fun to go against the flow. Just like now, instead of saving money to get a decent DSLR, I have been splurging my salary on analog cameras. I currently have four analog cameras three of which was purchased within the last three months. I know, it’s like throwing away money but hey, I am happy with my collection and hobby. I am broke at times but I can manage, there’s a lot of cheap places to eat. Since my collection is growing as time goes by, I decided to give a name to each of my camera. So, here they are… Meet my babies… (Mouse-over the pictures to see their names and models.)

I think I’m already getting it. Check out my latest work.

Here’s the original photo of Elisha Cuthbert. My long time crush and fantasy. Lol.

And here’s my attempt to get the “Dave Hill” effect.

Watcha think guys?!

I bought my FishEye2 and RingFlash from Jennie Castillo back in April 3, 2008 for only 6800 Pesos. It’s really great. The camera is pretty compact and straight forward. There’s actually no need to read the manual before using it. L for lock, N for normal and B for bulb, that’s it. Just point and shoot.

FishEye2 + Ring Flash

The ringflash on the other hand is pretty useful so that you would have an equal lighting especially if you will try to get a close-up shot of your subject. The ring flash also comes with 4 color rings (Blue, Yellow which is greenish, Red, Milky White) as well as 12 pieces of colored gel filters if you wish to have a multi-colored splash in your subject. Good thing about the ring flash is that it comes with 5 plastic adaptors which makes it compatible with Holgas, Diana, FishEye, FishEye2 and LCA.

Ring Flash

I haven’t tried using using a slide film on my FishEye2 since I am reserving my Provia for my Ricoh XR-500. Once I get my new stash of Provia from Jennie, I’m all set. Point and shoot!

Here’s some photos I took using my FishEye2.  You can also go to my gallery to check out the rest of the photos.

FE2 + Expired Color Negative

FE2 + Expired Color Negative

FE2 + Expired Color Negative

FE2 + Expired Color Negative

Are you from the south and loves lomography? Get you act together and join us at Southern Lomo. It’s a lot of fun.

I have been trying to emulate the “Dave Hill” look on my photos. This has been on going for a well over a week. I just can’t seem to get that perfect “Dave Hill” effect. Oh well, here’s some of my photos after going through that rigorous post-production.

Self-Portrait.

Aliyah.

Emmanuel Jacob

Probably, the main reason as to why I am not getting that perfect “Dave Hill” effect is because I’m not using the exact software he used to create his mind-blowing photographs. But anyway, I’ll try to get myself a Light Room and/or Lucis Arts and see what I can do from there.

I have been fascinated with lomography for a very long time but never had the chance to buy one until March of 2008. Since then, I cannot stop myself from splurging huge amount of money on it and I don’t really care. My mom loves it anyway. So here’s my review on the current lomographic cameras I have.

Holga 120FN

I bought my Holga 120FN back in March 2008. I got it for 1800 Pesos in Hidalgo, the melting pot of cheap photography supplies. I also added like 450 Pesos for the 135 film adaptor which by the way, I don’t recommend if you don’t want to lose the lomographic feel of your photos. When I had my first few 135 rolls processed used with my Holga 120FN, I am pretty much disappointed since there no vignettes. Which sucks, big time. But anyway, it’s a learning curve for me.

When I tried using 120s on my Holga. It’s like driving an SUV with a 20 inch dub spinners. Photos are great. The nostalgic feel of lomographs is ever present. I have used Kodak EktaColor and Fuji Provia on my Holga 120FN and I am so satisfied with it. And by the way, Holgas loves bright sunlight. So bring it wherever! Don’t be afraid to experiment. Just point and shoot. Here are some of my Holga shots from our family beach escapade.

Holga 120FN + Fuji Provia 100 ASA

Holga 120FN + Fuji Provia 100 ASA

This is an extremely outdated post.

Southern Lomo held its first EB on April 18, 2008. The gang met up at Greenbelt and had dinner at the Banana Leaf. It pricey, but hey. the food is great. Only a few were able to attend but I assume that the next time we meet up, there will be more. Here’s some pictures I grabbed from Eumir.

If you are from the south, or anywhere, you can join us at Southern Lomo. It’s a lot of fun, you know!

Three Holgas and a FishEye2.

Mayee, Rhia, Juvy and Sugar (Baby inside!).

PeeJay, Aldo, Eumir, Juven, Gino and Keith.

• Take your camera everywhere you go.
• Use it anytime, day and night.
• Lomography is not an interference in your life, but part of it.
• Try the shot from the hip.
• Approach the objects of your lomographic desire as closely as possible.
• Don’t think (William Firebrace).
• Be fast.
• You don’t have to know beforehand what you captured on film.
• Afterwards, either.
• Don’t worry about any rules.