I got me new camera (cue the groans from my readership). But wait this one is really cool (more groans). It is a Lomography SuperSampler multi-lens camera. It has four lens and is spring powered. You set the spring by pulling on a ripcord. When you hit the shutter button it opens each of the four shutters over a two second period. That is it for controls. There are no exposure, focus, or anything other buttons, not even a viewfinder. Just my kind of camera.
So I’ve only had one roll of film developed and I’m liking the results so far.
This is cheating. You can’t take a bad flag shot can you?
My mil’s dog Fiona was not too impressed when she found out she couldn’t eat it.
Speaking of mothers-in-law here is mine times four. She is a very long suffering woman. At least as far as what she puts up with from me. But I’m worth it…. Hey throw me a bone somebody.. Oh, somebody cut me some slack!
Also speaking of long sufferring here is Sweetie. One advantage of multi-lens cameras is that all is not ruined by a little thumb in the shot.
And SuperPizzaBoy. I have to treat he and Sweetie a little better. They are going to be picking out my nursing home.
So far I like it. The pics are interesting but the best part is pulling the camera out of my pocket and pulling the ripcord before taking the shot. I get a few looks.
I have to admit, I have NEVER seen a camera like this before. The results are very good, considering the absence of any technology. This takes point and shoot to a whole new level.
I’m with Driller. This camera is all new to me. The shots seem sharp and well exposed for no settings at all. Your experiment seems successful. Other applications?
No groans here. It’s very cool.
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You develop the film? What does that mean? ;>)))) (I’m losing my weak memory.) Very interesting effects there…how do you decide what camera to take where when you go out and about?
You got such great results from this! I’m looking forward to more Lomo adventures. (Enjoying the banner too).
Also, from the prior post, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the birthday boy! Children grow so fast:)
That’s a chainsaw not a camera! I do like seeing the 4 exposures. I imagine you must stand very still.
Oh groan. Yet another camera toy. You sure do have fun with the photo hobby.
You lost me in the technology spiel after the first couple of sentences. It’s interesting but WHY, OH WHY, do you need four shots of subjects? You’ll be quite reassured that I am my usual grumpy self when I say “it’s not for me”. Go back to your usual/normal photography. HOWEVER, keep up with your “chat”. Have you ever thought of writing a book?
@Leedslass – Why do I need four? Because I couldn’t afford the camera with nine lens!!
I like the ripcord the best. I pull my bright yellow camera out in public and pull the ripcord people look.
No, I haven’t thought about writing a book.
I think it’s great that you have so much fun playing with cameras. I’m so sorry Fina doesn’t appreciate your hobby. 🙂
Oh, cool, I love it!
You really SHOULD consider a book -I understand we all have a book in us – yours would definitely be a P G Wodehouse-type.
May I say I’m so glad you’re short of brass in not being able to afford a camera that will take nine pictures. Just enjoy pulling your ripcord.
That is very cool!
Another camera?! lol! Enjoy! Great shots!
I have never heard of such a camera. Is the 4 lens to capture a single picture in slightly different angles?
That is so neat! What a fun way to capture the world! Some things however, I’m not so sure I want four of!!!