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Sheet film was never commonly used in cameras smaller than medium format. Film cost per exposure is directly related to the amount of film used, thus, the larger the film size, the more expensive each picture will be. Far fewer medium-format cameras are motorized, and medium-format roll film does not have sprocket holes, so loading often requires that marking on the backing paper of the film be lined up with markings on the camera, and on unloading, the backing paper must be carefully secured to protect the film from light.

All medium-format cameras mass-produced today as of use the film format. Additionally, many are capable of using the film format, effectively doubling the number of frames available with film. Medium-format roll film is still available from specialty shops and photographic laboratories, yet it is not as ubiquitous as 35mm film. The format was introduced by Kodak in as an alternative to It was discontinued in The format is essentially the same film on a thinner and narrower all-metal spool. In other situations where the camera cannot accommodate a spool, the film can be rolled onto a spool in a darkroom or changing bag.

This film is shot in a variety of aspect ratios , which differ depending on the camera or frame insert used. Cameras that can switch to different aspect ratios do so by either switching camera backs, by using a frame insert, or by use of special multi-format backs.

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All of these dimensions are nominal; actual dimensions are a bit different. Another feature of many medium-format models is the ability to use Polaroid instant film in an interchangeable back. Studio, commercial and architectural photographers value this system for its ability to verify the focus and exposure. For some professional medium-format cameras, those used in school portraiture for example, long-roll film magazines were available.

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Some cameras, such as the Hasselblad , could be equipped with film magazines holding 15 foot rolls of double perforated 70mm film passed between two cassettes. It was also used for aerial photo-mapping, and it is still used by large format cinema systems such as IMAX. With 70mm cine projector film, the perforations are inset by 2. Many professional medium-format cameras are system cameras , which means that they have various interchangeable parts.

This flexibility is one of the primary advantages of medium-format photography. Digital photography came to the medium-format world with the development of digital camera backs , which can be fitted to many system cameras. Digital backs are a type of camera back that have electronic sensors in them, effectively converting a camera into a digital camera. These backs are used predominantly by professional photographers. Features like fan cooling also improve the image quality of studio models.

This market began in when Leaf Systems Inc. Initially mounted on Sinar Studio cameras, the camera backs were later moved to medium-format units. By the late s, a number of companies produced digital camera backs of various types. In the s, the number of vendors of both high-end medium-format camera systems and digital backs began to decrease. The performance of digital SLRs cut into the sale of film-based medium-format systems, while the tremendous development expenses for medium-format digital systems meant that not all vendors could profitably compete.

Contax and Bronica ceased production of cameras, Kodak stopped making their DCS series of backs, and camera and back manufacturers began to integrate.

Camera maker Hasselblad merged with digital imaging firm Imacon and partnered with Fuji to design and produce a new line of digital-friendly medium-format cameras, the H-Series. Since the manufacturer plans to sell digital backs integrated with the camera, other makers of digital backs are far less likely to be able to sell backs for this camera.

Camera maker Sinar was taken over in stages by the digital camera back manufacturer and developer Jenoptik , and partnered with Rollei for the development of the Hy6 medium-format camera systems. Phase One continues to dominate high end non-interpolated imaging with the largest market share. Sinar continues to provide its primary Digital View Camera system while still supporting the HY6 medium format with a new platform independent eSprit 65 LV digital camera back.

It is the first digital version of the company's medium-format camera system and it is compatible with the existing system lenses. While most professional medium-format cameras are very expensive, some inexpensive plastic imports, such as Diana and Holga , are gaining in popularity, particularly with toy camera enthusiasts.

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Many of these cameras are sold through the Austrian Lomographische AG. Due to the poor quality of the cameras, the exact image captured on the negative is somewhat random in nature. These cameras often have plastic lenses that offer poor or uneven focus, light leaks that oddly colorize an image, extreme vignetting , and a multitude of other attributes that are generally undesirable to photographers. While these elements certainly are flaws from the point of view of camera design, they can produce interesting, artistic, or enjoyable results. Because of the popularity of lomography and toy camera culture, medium-format photography has seen a resurgence with amateur photographers.

The other is an exciting twist on a classic look. The Diana Instant Square is built to push your photography skills to the next level. With fully manual settings, you can craft a frame to suit your style. Keep your shutter open for as long as you want to capture a beautiful night scene or a psychedelic light painting. Unlimited Multiple Exposure Mode: Layer up the same frame with as many scenes as you like to create the shot of your dreams.

Life is full of surprise encounters, spontaneous adventures and extraordinary experiences. Give yourself the freedom to embrace them with these incredible accessories. A Variety of Interchangeable Lenses: The 55 mm lens even comes with a special attachment to turn it into a glorious close-up lens! Compatible with a Wide Range of Flashes: Attach a flash to the hot-shoe mount to splash your shot with a dazzling burst of light.

Use your flash with color gel filters to tint your shot a completely new hue. Composing your shot is easier than ever with an expansive, bright viewfinder.

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Choose to compose, or abandon the viewfinder and shoot from the hip. The choice is yours! It was the early s. Mini skirts were swinging into fashion, and Beatlemania was taking the world by storm. In a small manufactory in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, engineers were knocking together a little camera that would change the face of photography forever. The Diana camera was the very definition of lo-fi.

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It had a plastic lens that produced brilliantly blurry edges and super soft vignetting, and flimsy housing that led to light leaks and watermarks. Each shot was unpredictable, drenched in gorgeous analogue imperfections. Its unique beauty catapulted it to stardom, with professional photographer Mark Sink using it to snap Jean-Michel Basquiat, Grace Jones, and even the inimitable Andy Warhol. You know what they say, though — nothing lasts forever. In the late s Kodak cameras provided a more conventional approach to casual photography, and production of the Diana slowed and eventually ceased.

Nonetheless, the unlikely charm of this s lo-fi beauty lived on. Blown away by the mesmerizing images it produced, we got to work on a brand new version. We kept the strong, saturated colours and soft, moody vignetting that had us head over heels for the original, and added a touch of Lomographic love — a Bulb Mode for long exposures, a Multiple Exposure Mode to layer up unlimited shots on the same frame, a pinhole functionality for lens-less experiments.

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Pledge now to join the journey! All you need to do to start embracing the unexpected with the Diana Instant Square is follow these three simple steps…. From every Lomography Diana camera ever created to a trip to Lomography Headquarters in Vienna, our pledge packages are packed with fantastic photography treats. Take a look at the list below and choose your favorite! Push your creativity even further with these amazing extras! We love Kickstarter because it means that we can give you fantastic savings on tons of exciting items.

Divide your shots into segments using the splitzer, get even sharper shots with the 75 mm Diana glass lens, and finetune your shots with a collection of lens filters. Choose as many as you like by simply adding the amount specified for each of your chosen items to your pledge. That way we can make sure you receive exactly what you ordered! We love giving you extra goodies. Fasten your seatbelts — because if the Diana is full of surprises, so are we. Choose a pledge package now! You love the pinhole. We love the pinhole. And we're determined to make our darling Diana a pinhole — no matter how much of a puzzle it is proving to be.

Slot this special filter into your camera and all kinds of wacky and wonderful things will appear in your frame. You can see your shot straight away, so you can learn as you go. The Diana Instant Square will make sure that your shots stand out from the crowd. Welcome to the luscious land of lo-fi photography. Let go of control and embrace the imperfections. We designed this creative little camera so that you could shoot in all the vivid colors and moody vignetting you love, and share your masterpieces just seconds later.

Take a break and leave the digital grind behind. Step outside the box and experiment with the Diana Instant Square. Lomography is a license to let loose, an invitation to ignite your inspiration, and a platform to catapult your shots around the globe. The Diana Instant Square will be available for delivery to most countries around the world. As shipping, handling, local charges and custom fees vary from country to country, please select your reward to see specific details about your location.

Lomography cannot be held liable for any additional customs charges that may occur in your location. This means that we can deliver to customers from the EU, USA, Hong Kong or Japan without incurring additional customs fees when you receive your reward.

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