...more research into cameras and prices

http://microsites.lomography.com/holga/about

i was doing some more research into a more analog way i could produce these images. a more authentic and personal way in producing them. i was reading up on the Holga brand cameras and i came across the website above. although very informative and interesting i realised that the Holga was created in 1982. This may cause an issue with getting dates and places realistic because if i say a photo was taking in 1976 with a Holga... that wouldn't make sense seeing at the Holga didnt exist then.


http://www.lomography.com.au/australia/

so i went back to the website above which sells all lomography style cameras.


http://microsites.lomography.com/diana/

i came across the Diana brand and researched that. Here is what i discovered:

"Back in the 1960’s, a small firm in Hong Kong – the Great Wall Plastics Factory – created a dirt-cheap 120 camera called the “Diana.” Crafted entirely of plastic, each camera cost about a dollar. As a mainstream product, the Diana was pretty much a failure – and was discontinued in the 1970’s." ... "In short order, the Diana rose to prominence as one of the most treasured and sought-after cult analog cameras from the late 70’s onward."

so i figured this was the perfect camera for the 70s. now for pricing and different options of the Diana camera. this is only if i go ahead with creating the images myself. i may really love the photos i get that i created from the Hipstagram app. This issue in processing/developing them myself is the following:
-My lack of experience in the darkroom
-What paper do i use to print on
-How do i get the corners rounded (if i need them to be)
-Time
-Money
ill see how i go....


http://australia.shop.lomography.com/

okay well these are my options:

DIANA MINI
DIANA F+ CAMERAS
DIANA F+ CLONES

(F+ meaning flash... the mini doesnt come with flash although there are packages you can get with flash... yeah im confused too)

These are the 4 i would be most likely looking at. the are the standard original ones. the clones are newly made and add different effects onto the photo. i think ill stick with these one. more authentic :)

 The one above is the Diana F+ (meaning the standard size with a flash)

• Film format: 120
• Size: 5” x 3.75” x 3” (12.5cm x 9.5cm x 7.6cm)
• Variable shutter (daytime & “B” for unlimited long exposures)
• 12-shot (5.2x5.2cm), 16-shot (4.2x4.2cm), and endless Panorama (4.6x4.6cm) formats
• Removable lens for super-wide-angle pinhole shots.

(this is the same for the one without the flash)

The one above here is the one before without the flash... i think i am needed to decide if i need flash or not!

 This one is the Diana Mini. From what i read it has all the capabilities of the original Diana but just smaller. i need to see if this is the case.

• Uses all kinds of 35mm film (up to 72 shots in half-frame mode per 1 roll of 36 exp. film)
• Shoots two film formats: square and rectangular half-frames
• Multiple exposure feature available
• ‘B’ mode for long exposures
• Cable release attachment and tripod mount available
• Compatible with Diana Flash

This is the Diana Mini with a flash which is also avaliable.

• Camera uses all kinds of 35mm film (up to 72 shots in half-frame mode per 1 roll of 36 exp. film)
• Shoots two film formats: square and rectangular half-frames
• Flash Includes a packet of plastic colour gels for handy colorsplashing
• Diana Plug-to-hotshoe adapter to use the Diana Flash on any standard hotshoe camera like the Lomo LC-A+, Fisheye 2, Diana F+, and many others!

I have found some of these on ebay for cheaper prices but these following prices are from the lomography shop online. i dont think the ebay ones come with the things the shop are offering. id also prefer to be safe with buying it from the actual producers of the Diana.


DIANA F+ (w/o flash)                  $52.58
DIANA MINI (w/o flash)             $63.36
DIANA F+ PACKAGE (w flash) $99.76
DIANA MINI (w flash)                $110.54

I have to decide what i want to buy if at all soon because i think these need to come from America or i need to go to a place that sells these cameras asap!