poindexter, WHO? » lomo http://www.kataan.org Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:05:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 LOMOWalk http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomowal http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomowal#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:02:50 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=4566

The first batch of pictures from the LOMOWalk in North Beach last weekend.

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomowal/feed 0 LomoWalk, North Beach http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomowalk-north-beach http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomowalk-north-beach#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:52:59 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=4551 I went to the North Beach LOMOWalk put on by the Lomographic society, and it was well worth a trip into the city. We had about 25 people there, with a handful of Dianas, Holgas, LC-As, DSLRs, 4/3s digital cameras, Lubitels, and my trusty Jazz Jelly.

 

I’ve got 3 rolls going to the photo processor, but here’s an Instagram to get you started.

 

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomowalk-north-beach/feed 0 Upcoming LomoWalks in San Francisco http://www.kataan.org/2011/upcoming-lomowalks-in-san-francisco http://www.kataan.org/2011/upcoming-lomowalks-in-san-francisco#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:26:54 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=4546 The Lomographic Society is having two few upcoming photowalks in the city. I’m going to try to attend, as we had a lot of fun at the LOMO-SF LOMOCrawls in some of the same places. It’s great fun meeting other film (and digital) photographers and see how several people can see the same scene differently.
Fisherman’s Wharf, August 27th 1-3pm:
NorthBeach Photowalk, September 10th 1-3pm:

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2011/upcoming-lomowalks-in-san-francisco/feed 0 La Sardina camera, new from the Lomographic Society http://www.kataan.org/2011/la-sardina-camera-new-from-the-lomographic-society http://www.kataan.org/2011/la-sardina-camera-new-from-the-lomographic-society#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:19:06 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=4432
The Lomographic Society introduced the La Sardina 35mm camera; it’s a 35mm camera with a wide-angle 22mm lens, a multiple exposure switch and rewind knob to allow creative multiple exposures, and a funky accessory flash. Add to that the sardine can graphics and you have all of the funkiness of the Golden Half cameras with the wide lens of the Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slim, and with zone focus, bulb setting and paired with an external flash like the Diana Mini.

 

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2011/la-sardina-camera-new-from-the-lomographic-society/feed 0 Lomography SF: First Ever Official Meet-Up! (Tomorrow!) http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomography-sf-first-ever-official-meet-up-tomorrow http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomography-sf-first-ever-official-meet-up-tomorrow#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 22:05:01 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=4374

Saturday, May 28, 2011

1:00 PM

Corner of 18th Street & Dolores St

Dolores Park San Francisco, CA

Selected By: Tiffany Bukowski
8 Toy Camera Addicts going
Tiffany Bukowski added this Meetup on May 10, 2011

“Great opportunity to meet the new San Francisco Lomography Team, share your suggestions & insights, as well as take some awesome photos (Bingo-style) in Dolores Park. Refreshments will be provided – so bring your Lomography camera and join us!”

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomography-sf-first-ever-official-meet-up-tomorrow/feed 0 LOMO LC-Wide http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomo-lc-wide http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomo-lc-wide#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 01:30:06 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=4353

Introducing the Lomo LC-Wide, the latest iteration of the LOMO LC-A.  Equipped with a 17mm Minigon Ultra-Wide Angle lens, this LOMO takes a bold step forward after minor differences here and there between LC-A models. The LC-W keeps the familiar features common to other LC-As, like automatic exposure, heavy vignetting, long shutter speeds, extended ISO range, and unlimited multiple exposures— But allows you to shoot half-frame , full frame and square format. This is TEMPTING.

Additional Information

Features • Takes all types of 35mm (135) format film including colour negative, slide, black and white and redscale
• Boasts our newly-developed 17mm Minigon Ultra-Wide Angle lens
• Format Frenzy: Choose between full, square or half-format shots!
• Stunning vignetting, mind-blowing colour saturation and contrast
• Unlimited multiple exposures
• Closest focusing distance closer to 0.4m
• Film ISO capability ranges from ISO 100-1600
• Programmatic auto-exposure
• Lightning-fast zone focusing
• Standard cable release thread for easy long exposure
Technical Specifications:
• Exposure area: 36 x 24mm, 24 x 24mm (square format), 17 x 24mm (half frame format)
• Film Type: Standard 135 roll film
• Lens focal length: 17 mm
• Maximum aperture: 1:4.5
• Angle of view: 103 degrees, 89 degrees (square format) 81 degrees (half frame format)
• Focusing range: 0.4m – infinity
• Maximum shutter speed: 1/500
• Minimum shutter speed: Unlimited
• Auto exposure mode: Programmatic
• Exposure range: Unlimited ~ EV18
• Multiple exposure: Manual shutter cocking with independent MX switch
• Film sensitivity supports (ASA/ISO): 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• Flash: X-type synchronization hot-shoe
• Tripod socket thread: Standard ¼” tripod socket
• Cable release: Universal cable release socket
• Overall dimensions: 4.25″ x 2.68″ x 1.75″
• Weight: 220g (film and battery not included)
Camera Type Zone Focus
Microsite http://microsites.lomography.com/lc-wide
Film Type 35mm

 

 

 

The LC-Wide is available from Lomography online or in any of their retail stores for $390 and the Instant Back retails for $25.

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2011/lomo-lc-wide/feed 0 Arch, Redux http://www.kataan.org/2011/arch-redux http://www.kataan.org/2011/arch-redux#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:19:26 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=3890 Yesterday’s post reminded me of an old LOMO photo I took in 2002.

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2011/arch-redux/feed 0 Looking for a dream job in San Francisco? http://www.kataan.org/2010/looking-for-a-dream-job-in-san-francisco http://www.kataan.org/2010/looking-for-a-dream-job-in-san-francisco#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:29:30 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=3842

Lomography USA is expanding in 2011!

We are looking for a Lomography Representative in San Francisco

Location: San Francisco, USAIn this position you are responsible for the first class representation of Lomography, the optimization of the total turnover through Design-, Museums-, & Conceptstores and for locating the perfect spot for the first Lomography Gallery Store in San Francisco.

And what does a representative do?

- Manage and set up the future local Lomography Operation in San Francisco.
- Be the lomographic ambassador in San Francisco and support the local community (community marketing).
- Be the direct connection between our regional North American office in NYC and all regional key accounts.
- Get in contact with new local accounts.
- Work on local Marketing concepts together with the International Marketing Team in the Vienna Headquarters.
- Be the person to establish and manage the first Lomography Gallery Store in San Francisco.

What’s the profile we are looking for?

- Have you lived in San Francisco for quite some time and you know how this city works?
- Do you know our products and you are in love with analogue photography?
- Would you describe yourself as a very open minded, outgoing and communicative person?
- Do you have experience in setting up a business / events / projects?
- Are you fluent in written and spoken English? Spanish or any other additional language is a big plus.
- Do you have many ideas of how to represent Lomography and how to communicate the brand to the world?
- Do you have a creative and business oriented mindset?
- Do you already gained some sales experience or have any other commercial background?

Do you feel that you could be the person we are looking for? Go ahead and apply now:

Applications (CV and short cover letter) please send to: jobsusa@lomography.com

But this is not all! In 2011 Lomography USA is expanding to the following metropolitan areas:

San Francisco
Chicago
Miami

If you want to be part of this amazing journey and think that you meet the requirements – go ahead and contact us now! Applications (CV and short cover letter) please send to: jobsusa@lomography.com

We are looking forward to your hearing from you and wish you nice holidays and a good start into the next year!More job opportunities with Lomography see on www.lomography.com/about/jobs

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2010/looking-for-a-dream-job-in-san-francisco/feed 0 The Lomographic Society’s “Sprocket Rocket” http://www.kataan.org/2010/the-lomographic-societys-sprocket-rocket http://www.kataan.org/2010/the-lomographic-societys-sprocket-rocket#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:01:33 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=3825

From the Lomographic Society’s microsite:
The evolution of mankind has brought with it a whole host of technical achievements; the light bulb, the first car, the power of flight and even putting a man on the moon – but none of these can be compared to the unveiling of the Sprocket Rocket! We at Lomography are proud to present to you a sleek and retro miracle in analogue photography! We’re pushing the boundaries of technical evolution with the world’s first panoramic camera dedicated entirely to sprocket holes.


But wait, there’s more! The Sprocket Rocket is the first analogue camera to be fitted with a reverse gear, allowing you to rewind and remix your photos! Travel back in time with our ultra-convenient dual scrolling knobs. Feel like overlaying a brand new moment on top of that beautiful shot you took last week? The Sprocket Rocket can make it happen! Dance, dart and flutter between frames to your heart’s content. As if this wasn’t enough, it’s also fitted with a super wide-angle lens enabling you to open up your world and snap those breathtaking panoramas. Don’t be fooled by its small and compact shape, the Rocket can fit more in a single frame than you ever thought was possible!

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2010/the-lomographic-societys-sprocket-rocket/feed 0 Rnjz http://www.kataan.org/2010/rnjz http://www.kataan.org/2010/rnjz#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:24:34 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=3729

Oranges. Lomo LC-A+, 99 cent store 200 speed film

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2010/rnjz/feed 0 Sidewalk Reading, San Francisco http://www.kataan.org/2010/sidewalk-reading-san-francisco http://www.kataan.org/2010/sidewalk-reading-san-francisco#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 00:30:09 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=3573

I caught this on my walk home last week. I don’t know if the reader was planning on coming back and was saving the place or not.

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2010/sidewalk-reading-san-francisco/feed 0 Standpipes http://www.kataan.org/2010/standpipes http://www.kataan.org/2010/standpipes#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:00:11 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=3452

Playing around with my LOMO LC-A+, Fuji SuperHQ 100 film.

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2010/standpipes/feed 1 Tableau http://www.kataan.org/2010/tableau http://www.kataan.org/2010/tableau#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:00:41 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=3302

Tableau, LOMO LC-A+. Expired Fuji Superial Reala 100 film.

This roll of film sat in my freezer for several years before being shot in my LOMO LC-A+ last year, then it sat in the bottom of my 6 Million Dollar bag for a few more months after that. As a result, I have NO CLUE as to where I shot this. Anyone recognize the place?

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2010/tableau/feed 1 On Lomography http://www.kataan.org/2010/on-lomography http://www.kataan.org/2010/on-lomography#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:03:23 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=3113

I’ve known Sarah Zucker for some time through her photography online. her essay, On Lomography echoes many of the sentiments regarding “Lomography” that I’ve been feeling.

Other “Lomographers” inspired me to begin capturing intimate and mundane moments in my life on film. I shared my photos on lomo.org and lomo.us, two online bulletin boards, and shared visions with other lomographers. We started an occasional tradition of “LOMOCrawls”, photo get-togethers open to anyone with a creative eye and any sort of camera.

The best description I’ve found for what Lomography means to me is online at http://www.intransient.com/lomography/.

The LOMO is well suited to my style of photography but any camera works well, as long as you take it with you everywhere and just shoot – don’t try to think your way through the shot.

While we were shooting, experimenting, and exploring non-photography, Lomography became a Big Business. When I purchased my first LOMO from a Russian seller on eBay in 2000, Lomography was a relatively unknown niche in photography. Now, there are retail Lomography storefronts in major cities, big-name retailers and impressive markups. Thanks to the Lomographic Society, I’m sure some hipsters are shooting with film for the first time.

My problem with Lomography is this: spontaneous photography isn’t tied to a brand. Nor is creative vision. You can take wonderful “Lomographs” with a camera phone, toy camera, junk store camera or SLR using the same “rules of Lomography”.

You can’t sell creativity, just the tools to enable it.

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2010/on-lomography/feed 0 Boards http://www.kataan.org/2009/boards http://www.kataan.org/2009/boards#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:44:45 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=2906

Boards. LOMO LC-A+, Agfa Vista 400 film.

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2009/boards/feed 0 Lomography is… http://www.kataan.org/2009/lomography-is http://www.kataan.org/2009/lomography-is#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:02:02 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=2892

Lomography is… from Sofya Suhova on Vimeo.

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2009/lomography-is/feed 0 SOVIET UNION http://www.kataan.org/2009/soviet-union-2 http://www.kataan.org/2009/soviet-union-2#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:00:29 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=2761

Another forgotten photo – not quite sure where this was.

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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2009/soviet-union-2/feed 0 Diana Mini! http://www.kataan.org/2009/diana-mini http://www.kataan.org/2009/diana-mini#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:17 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=2736 The Lomographic society announced the Diana Mini this morning; the microsite is here.

One thing I did not expect – a square format?

I’ve always liked composing and shooting square format, but I rarely do so because of the cost of 120 film. Being able to shoot square format on 35mm and process it normally would be very cool!

My film processor’s going to have a fun time with 18×24 half-frame and 24×24 square shots intermixed!

From the microsite:

The results can be fantastic, but dont be surprised if you become public enemy no.1 at you local developers! Swapping formats confuses the developing machines and the developers!

Some other nice surprises – a Bulb setting, tripod mount and a cable release attachment. This will be a fun long exposure camera and a great addition to my toy camera collection.The Diana Mini will be a nice addition to my 35mm toy camera collection.

(Kicks myself for using up all my PiggyPoints to restock my freezer with Agfa Vista 400…)



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]]> http://www.kataan.org/2009/diana-mini/feed 3 LOMO’s New Mystery Camera http://www.kataan.org/2009/lomos-new-mystery-camera http://www.kataan.org/2009/lomos-new-mystery-camera#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:45:53 +0000 Kurt Weiske http://www.kataan.org/?p=2731 @lomography has been all (ahem…) atwitter about a mystery camera announcement this week. The folks at Tongue in Chic seem to have blown the lid off of the announcement of the Diana Mini, a half-frame/full-frame 35mm version of the cult classic Diana plastic camera.

Half-frame cameras like the Olympus PEN were popular in the 1960s as a lighter, smaller alternative to full-frame 35mm. They also allow you to shoot double the images on a roll of 35mm film.

The Soviets got into the game, too, on their side of the iron curtain – releasing the Fed Micron , Chaika and AGAT 18K half-frame cameras (among others)

The Diana Mini resembles its medium format predecessor, with zone focusing, traditional layout and a film advance wheel. There’s a half-frame/full-frame switch to allow you to change the format on the fly. One of the mystery product announcements showed what looked like a Diana F+ flash, a dedicated strobe flash that looks just like the old bulb flash attachment on the original Diana F.

I like it – it looks small enough to tempt you to take it everywhere, pictures show the same dreamy soft focus and vignetting, virtual trademarks of it’s larger sibling, and shooting skinny, tall photos compels you to think differently about composition.

PowerShovel beat the Lomographic Society to the modern half-frame game, however, with their Golden Half camera a few months ago. The Golden Half looks like it’s smaller than the Diana Mini, probably because it’s half-frame only and doesn’t have to look like a Diana.

Plastic film cameras are a LOT of fun and I bet both would make wonderful bring-with-you-everywhere lo-fi cameras or suitable fashion accessories, depending on which way you swing.

[ tongue in cheek via four corners dark ]

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