MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Lomography‘s latest artist collaboration at hand is noteworthy in its own right. The brand recently partnered with Thai artist and illustrator Mongkol Srithanavilot, recognized as Jarb, to create a distinctive edition of the Lomo’Instant Automat camera, seamlessly blending Thai cultural nuances with mythological magnificence.
Jarb’s striking, allegorical design is inspired by the narrative of Mnemosyne, the Greek deity representing memory. Serving as a conduit for the most imaginative visions, this camera is crafted to immortalize memories, allowing users to encapsulate moments distinctively and dynamically. Presently accessible through the Lomography website and select retailers, each shutter snap presents an opportunity to seize a fleeting moment in time.
One might be inclined to perceive the Lomo’Instant Automat Jarb as a divine instrument brimming with creative potential for imaginative instant photography. Encouraging uninhibited expression and exploration, the Wide-angle, Fisheye, Closeup, or Splitzer Lens Attachments wield the power to transmute any scene into an epic narrative. Much akin to the Muses captivating Mount Olympus with their artistic endeavors, this camera beckons forth creativity with its multiple exposure mode and colored gel filters, along with a lens cap featuring a remote control shutter release for striking self-portraits or group captures. As if under the guidance of Apollo himself, an intuitive zone-focusing mechanism and advanced automatic mode adjust the aperture, shutter speed, and flash output, ensuring impeccably exposed instants with every shot.
Lomography Instant Cameras stand as the pinnacle of versatility among instant photography devices, serving as the quintessential creative companion for instant photographers globally. Utilizing the readily available and affordable Fujifilm Instax Mini film, one can seize the moment at any time, in any place. The creative horizons expand boundlessly with Lomography Instant Cameras, with endless avenues of experimentation awaiting discovery within the enchanting realm of instant photography.
The technical specifications for the Lomo’Instant Automat Jarb are as follows:
- Film Format: Fujifilm Instax Mini
- Focal Length: 60 mm
- Exposure Area: 62 mm x 46 mm
- Shutter Speed: Bulb (maximum 30 seconds), 8s-1/250 (Auto Mode)
- Aperture: Automatic f/8, f/22
- Exposure Compensation: +1/-1 Exposure Values (Ambient Exposure)
- Film Ejection Mechanism: Motorized
- Multiple Exposures: Unlimited
- Built-in Flash: Automatic Flash & Flash Off Mode
- Zone Focusing Setting: 0.6 m / 1-2 m / infinity
- Tripod Mount: Yes
- Film Counter: LED indication, counting down
- Battery Supply: 2 x CR2 batteries (6V) not included
- Remote Control Battery Supply: 1 x CR1632 (3V) not included
- Filter Thread: 43 mm
Established in Vienna in 1992, the Lomographic Society International is a globally active entity committed to analog, experimental, and creative photography. Through an ever-expanding array of innovative films, cameras, instant products, lenses, and photographic accessories, our dedication lies in designing and manufacturing the necessary photographic tools to enable the creation, capture, and communication of the wondrous world we inhabit. Whether novice or seasoned professional, they hold firmly to the belief that every individual has the potential to create something extraordinary. Lomography caters to worldwide enthusiasts through Embassy Stores, specialized photo labs, galleries, museums, and international retail partners. Embracing a prominent presence in social media circles, Lomography boasts a following of 1.5 million across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
