Lomography’s New 35mm Film Camera

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Lomography just launched the Lomo MC-A, a brand-new 35mm film camera that comes with a built-in 32mm f/2.8 autofocus lens. True to the brand’s analog spirit, the MC-A is designed as a fully manual film camera with modern touches, including autofocus and a USB-C rechargeable battery. The body is made of metal and comes in black or silver. Lomography calls it “unapologetically analog,” and says the multi-coated 32mm f/2.8 lens delivers that distinct, character-filled film look the company is known for.

The MC-A offers three shooting modes, auto, aperture priority, and full manual. In auto mode, the camera handles exposure for you, while aperture priority and manual give you the ability to adjust aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and flash settings. The built-in flash has a guide number of 9 and supports automatic and first-curtain sync modes, along with a PC sync portfor external flash setups. Lomography’s color gel filters are also compatible for those who want to experiment with lighting effects.

The autofocus system is still a bit of a mystery, but the lens can focus as close as 0.4 meters (1.3 feet), and there is also a zone focusing option for faster shooting. The lens has five elements in five groups, an aperture range from f/2.8 to f/16, and a 30.5mm filter thread for accessories like UV filters or Lomography’s Splitzer. Shutter speeds range from bulb to 1/500s, and the camera supports manual ISO from 12 to 3200 with DX code reading. Film advance is manual, and multiple exposures are unlimited. The MC-A measures 125.8 x 69.5 x 42mm, weighs 332 grams, and runs on a rechargeable CR2 battery via USB-C. The Lomo MC-A is priced at $549.

You can see full details and sample shots on Lomography’s website here