Toy Camera Guide

I love toy cameras because they produce unexpected and messy images. A few months ago I shared my camera list (all of the camera equipment that I use often!) and I thought it would be fun to share a few toy cameras as well! Yesterday I blogged about my new Kitty Cat Camera and here are a few others that I absolutely adore (and a few from my wish list as well!)....

1. Golden Half Camera in Red 

Uses 35mm film. This cutie allows for diptych photographs-two images
in one! So you can take a picture of an outfit, then a picture of just
the shoes and these two images can be printed side by side (divided by
a black line) on one photograph.

2. Blackbird Fly Twin Lens Reflex Camera
Uses 35mm film. This camera is the toy version of vintage twin lens
reflex cameras (and it’s a sunny yellow!). One lens exposes the film
while the other acts as the viewfinder. Images appear to be slightly
darker around the edges. And it has three photo formats: 35mm, square
or full frame. This allows you to take images uses the entire film,
printing the sprockets of the film if you like.

3. Action Sampler Clear Camera with 4 lens
Uses 35mm film. This little darling allows you to snap one photo and
actually get a series of four images. All four images can be printed
onto one print! So this makes for a fun camera to use during high
action moments.

4. Pink Slim Angel Wide-Angle Camera

Uses 35mm film. This ultra pink camera takes wide-angle pictures with

its 22mm wide-angle lens. Images tend to be more bright and saturated

in color. This is a great little camera to take pictures of landscapes

or buildings with while exploring new citites!

5. Diana Mini Camera
Uses 35mm film. This is the itty bitty version of the Diana F+ camera.
You can take square format or half-frame images with regular 35mm
film. Pictures can look dreamy and softly focused. This is a great
camera is use anytime… anywhere. This style (above) is so pretty! 

6. Fisheye Woodgrain Camera
Uses 35mm film. This camera has a built in fisheye lens-so it can see
170 degree view. Images take in a LOT of the target area and appear
circular and slightly distorted. Fisheye lenses have a large depth of
field, so objects in the background and foreground can be in focus. 

Fun! I'll be back in a few hours to announce the giveaway winner! But first, I have to run some wedding errands.... I just bought 20 jars on peanut butter. Oh weddings..... XO, elsie

Note: All images, other than my own, are via Poketo & Lomography. 

Comments

[Brittany]

I kinda want all of them! Though I would say my favorite is the Diana Mini Camera for the amazing design (love the flowers on the body) And for actual results, I love the saturation from the Slim Angel! Thank you for the guide!

P.S. I am curious to know what the 20 jars are peanut butter is going to be for!

[Nicole]

That golden half camera is so cute! And I love the photos it takes!

[zelina]

i'd like them all please!

[sha]

o man, i've been wanting to collect toy cameras...but honestly don't know where to start...any suggestions?

[Katie]

Ohhh I want them all! Think the Blackbird Fly Twin just edges out for me though.

I'm intrigued about the peanut butter, have to say!

[christine]

20 jars of peanut butter?!?! you are such a tease...

[Kat]

thank you so much for sharing this list. i've been thinking about getting a toy camera but i had no clue on what to get. this really helped! <3

[erika]

i can't wait to find out what you're doing with 20 jars of peanut butter...

[caz]

I have those last two!!
Tho my diana mini is just black and teal...
My fisheye is the woodgrain one as well!! I also got the submarine for it.. can't wait to take it underwater!!

I took my diana mini on its first outing a couple of weekends ago.. but snapped the film.. :( I attempted to fix it in a makeshift "darkroom"... eep.. the film is off being processed right now.. so I'll know by tomorrow if I get any pictures! *wish me luck!*

I love that wide angle lens camera... not sure about the bright hot pink tho! I want to find one now!! :D

happy wedding erranding!! x

[Maria]

I love this! So cute.

[Cim Allen]

I love the fish eye one .. I love the look of the pic. That's alot of peanut butter :)

[Lanae Aldrich]

I have to say, you just inspired me. I used to be very anti-digital and heavily into film cameras but with the hustle-and-bustle of daily life, I got sucked into to quick and easiness of digital...

Today I am buying a purple version of the pink wide angle camera. And maybe I will get out my old box of random film cameras, too!

Thank you! (I love peanut butter too)

[Mandy @ Miss Indie]

THANK YOU so much for posting this!! I'm so in love with toy cameras but have no clue which ones to get and how the pictures turn out. This is such a huge help, thank you! xx

[Anastasia]

I was yearning for this yesterday after that kitty cat.

I want that angel wide angle too ive been a-eyein' it for a while now.

[Heather Marie]

I didn't even know these cute little cameras existed. Where did you find them?

[Sarah]

i have had #2 for over a year and still haven't tried it! this is motivating me to do so.. asap! also.. now i want #4! amazon here i come.

[Alla F.]

I didn't know that toy cameras can do all of those awesome pictures :-O I wish I had one of those, it is so cool!

[Sophia Coia]

I want a blackbird fly twin lens reflex camera! They are so cool. And a kitty holga camera :))

-www.sophia-coia.blogspot.com/

[Miss Lou]

I love these I owned the diana (120 film) and the 4lens action sampler I love both!!!

[Jessica M.]

LOVE this post!! Thank you so much for this guide. I've been wanting to get one of these fun cameras for the longest time. I think you just helped me fall in love with the Pink slim angel. I was going to purchase an action sampler first, but I think the PSA is outranking it now. :)