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Camera Review: Lomography Fisheye No. 2

  • May 16, 2019
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Camera Review: Lomography Fisheye No. 2

  • May 16, 2019
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It’s called Fisheye No. 2 because there is a Fisheye One. The primary difference is that the Fisheye No. 2 has a fisheye viewfinder that can help the photographer estimate what the shot would look like.

“Go on a circular adventure with the Fisheye No.2! This compact 35mm fisheye camera takes truly unique photos and is perfect for close-up shots. With the Fisheye No.2, you can also easily get creative with multiple and long exposures. Plus, the camera has a built-in flash for the night owls among us.”

Lomography.com
Lomography Fisheye No. 2 – front

35mm Film

The Fisheye No. 2 uses the standard 35mm film which you can come across easily on Amazon or even at Walmart.

Lomography Fisheye No. 2 – back
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Multiple Exposure

Multiple exposure (MX) is one of Lomography’s signature features and typically offered on cameras at a higher price range. I was surprised that the Fisheye 2 had this feature (and to be honest, I just found out about it after 5 years). This feature, aside from the fisheye lens, is what makes photographs look more artsy and creative.

Lomography Fisheye No. 2 – Multiple Exposure

Built-in Flash

What’s nice about this camera is that it has a built-in flash. Some Lomography cameras like the Diana F+ have a large on-camera flash – which doesn’t make the Diana F+ as portable as the Fisheye.

Lomography Fisheye No. 2 – flash

Sample Photos

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Overall Thoughts

I love the Fisheye No. 2. This is the only film camera that I own that has a small built in flash. I love the design – because of how it resembles what cameras typically look like so it doesn’t stand out as much. Currently, it retails at $75 and of course, I wish the camera were cheaper . I think the simplicity of it given how more advanced the features are are a huge plus because it’s pretty easy to use. You can easily “shoot from the hip” and not miss a thing with the Fisheye No. 2 because of that 170 degree view (as if you were using a GoPro).

jestine
4.3 rating
4.3/5
Total Score
  • Design
    4.5 rating
    4.5/5 Very good
    Great design. compact, vintage-looking – especially the black one. I'm not so fond of the lens cap because it doesn't tend to stay on (it's silicone/rubber rather than plastic) and it doesn't match the aesthetic of the camera.
  • Features
    5.0 rating
    5/5 Amazing
    This camera is packed with features such as multiple exposure, built-in flash, and even bulb setting.
  • Ease of use
    4.0 rating
    4/5 Good
    I feel that this camera is great for beginners considering that this has a fisheye lens. The additional viewfinder makes it easy for beginners to have a slight idea of what they are capturing. Some features are not easy to figure out, like the multiple exposure
  • Image quality
    4.0 rating
    4/5 Good
    The night shots weren't as great as I expected.
  • Value for money
    4.0 rating
    4/5 Good
    Most of Lomography's cameras are on the $50+ range and I wish they were cheaper. I know that this camera has one of those "fun" lenses and has a lot of features so that could justify the price. Film and processing is also a factor here. However, these cameras are competing with popular film cameras like the Instax Mini (which is around the same price).

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Jestine (she/her) is a Product Manager in the tech space who loves writing on paper, bullet journaling, fountain pens, and film cameras.

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