Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat Camera (South Beach)

Nice camera, hard to guess distance because it’s in meters. It doesn’t count the number of sheets of film are left in the pack. Not happy about that

I wanted to love this camera so badly. I did love it... while it lasted. I purchased this exact camera in black but it gave out after about a year and a half. I decided that I loved it so much I would purchase it again, but in white. The white camera only lasted me maybe six months before also giving out. For how expensive this camera is, the quality is just not there. Cameras should last much longer than only 6mos - 1 year. I definitely do not recommend this product if you want something that is of quality and will last!

Best instax camera yet!

This is by far my favorite instax Polaroid camera. Lomography has been around over two decades now and have produced several amazing cameras. This one has quickly become my go to. Who doesn't love the instant satisfaction of a Polaroid photo? The film is getting cheaper and easier to find as several companies now produce cameras that shoot this media.As far as the camera goes it is very user intuitive. I did wish it had a rechargeable battery like the instax 90. You'll need to buy 2 CR2 batteries plus a small flat battery for the lens cover. Once you have those you are good to go. I LOVE that they turned the lens cover into a wireless remote. It's awesome to see great ideas and features packed into products. The remote allows you to take group selfies or use the ... MoreThis is by far my favorite instax Polaroid camera. Lomography has been around over two decades now and have produced several amazing cameras. This one has quickly become my go to. Who doesn't love the instant satisfaction of a Polaroid photo? The film is getting cheaper and easier to find as several companies now produce cameras that shoot this media.As far as the camera goes it is very user intuitive. I did wish it had a rechargeable battery like the instax 90. You'll need to buy 2 CR2 batteries plus a small flat battery for the lens cover. Once you have those you are good to go. I LOVE that they turned the lens cover into a wireless remote. It's awesome to see great ideas and features packed into products. The remote allows you to take group selfies or use the camera in bulb mode for long exposures without bumping the camera. The multiple exposure feature is really fun too, layering multiple images in the same frame is almost like magic.Last but not least, the glass lens provides a clarity that I've never been able to shoot in Polaroid film before. Not to mention the colors turn out amazing. I love that the lens can be focused as well. From close up shots to scenic views, this lens really can do it all. For anyone that is a camera nerd or interested in a fun Polaroid camera this is the one to get!

Don’t buy it!

The camera stop working after shooting 5 cartridges of film. The quality is really bad, besides the lens -that is ok!- the plastic is cheap, seems a toy camera. The flash is not strong enough for a distance of more than 1mts. I strongly not recommend this camera. The quality of the fuji instax is much better

Fun, unique instant camera!

Such a fun and cool camera! The features on the camera like the multiple exposure make this instant camera stand out from all the rest. Not to mention the design and build, looks and feels far superior to the other competitors. Everyone I take photos of loves the shots, perfect for nights out with friends, weddings, parties...you name it!

Great camera, great company

Well packed camera, extremely fast post and packed with incredible care. Camera worked well, no issues. Glad to find the camera locally in australia and affordable.

LOMO Automat Glass edition instant camera.

Great product Lomography one of the best option for instant cameras today. Its made from quality materials and components which makes this camera reliable and easy to use .Also the picture comes out sharp with saturated colors I very excited about this Lomography instant camera. Huge THANKS !!!

Not my father's Polaroid--not even MY old Polaroid!

Still exploring & learning, & excited by the possibilities. I even think there is a potential for technical & artistic innovations I haven't seen elsewhere (yet!).

Very Good Instant Film Camera Compared to the Competition.

The Automat Glass is quite the instant camera. The lens itself is sharp, and even though the lens is very wide (at 21mm equiv.), colors are nice and saturation is not too high. The plastic they use is not too cheap feeling, and it is covered in foam-like padding that makes it soft to the touch. It was also smaller than I expected, and isn't super light (though it is still lightweight).Shadow detail is dependent on lighting, as it would be on any camera, as well as the film's exposure latitude. If your background is much brighter than the subject, or much darker, try to fill with the flash or use the exposure compensation to correct it as much as possible. For the most part, I have not had issues with the metering that didn't make sense. It was usually an issue of ... MoreThe Automat Glass is quite the instant camera. The lens itself is sharp, and even though the lens is very wide (at 21mm equiv.), colors are nice and saturation is not too high. The plastic they use is not too cheap feeling, and it is covered in foam-like padding that makes it soft to the touch. It was also smaller than I expected, and isn't super light (though it is still lightweight).Shadow detail is dependent on lighting, as it would be on any camera, as well as the film's exposure latitude. If your background is much brighter than the subject, or much darker, try to fill with the flash or use the exposure compensation to correct it as much as possible. For the most part, I have not had issues with the metering that didn't make sense. It was usually an issue of the background being many stops brighter than the subject.The camera also feels good to operate. The lens acts as the power switch, and turning it to any of the focus distances will also turn the camera on. It has clicks that gently keep it in place when at a focus distance. The lens will also stop at infinity unless you push a little button near the lens, which unlocks it so it can turn off. A nice feature, for sure.There are a few additions or changes I would like for the camera, if it were possible:- The flash should never be on by default on any camera, especially the Automat Glass with its f/4.5 lens. You have to remember to turn it off if you're in any lighting brighter than a poorly-lit room.- a 35mm equivalent focal length would have made the camera better for day-to-day use. Anything too wide or narrow will have more specified use cases. It decreases the amount of depth of field from the lens as well, which I can see affecting accurate focusing... which brings me to my next addition.- The camera uses zone focusing, which means you have to guess what your focus is unless you have a way to measure it. With the close-focus adapter, I literally had a small ruler to measure the 10 centimeter close focus distance so the subject would be in focus, and even then I messed it up trying to take a picture one time. Keep in mind that, at standard pricing, color film packs are $1 a photo. If you miss focus, that's a dollar lost. It would be nice to have some form of autofocus or, at the very least, focus assist. My only other solution besides a ruler is to have a distance measurer that's usable outdoors and is lined up with the camera's front element to get a more accurate reading. Even then, the distance scale is very basic, so it would be hard to assume proper focus. They're also pretty expensive, so... that's another problem.- Only having one stop to make an image brighter or darker is limiting. If my background is very bright, and I can't do anything about it like recompose, there's a high chance that it will not be exposed properly. Even with the +/- exposure compensation, it is possible to get a blown-out background and lose another dollar.- The threading on the adapters is not good. I am not sure if the lens threading is universal or proprietary, but if overscrewed, the lens accessories will pop off the threading and need to be carefully tightened.- Manual control and a wider range of aperture settings would make this thing even more insane. *Especially* if there was a very basic light meter (dots that change colors when you are over or underexposed, like there are in the viewfinders of many SLRs). Getting the exposure you wanted would be a little easier, and the option to have manual or automatic would allow more experienced photographers to get more out of their cameras.Another issue I had with my kit specifically is the scratched up close-focus adapter. The amount of "micro" scratches on it was insane, and though I don't think they show up in pictures, I don't like getting factory-new items with that many scratches. They were visible in regular lighting (especially outdoors) and I unfortunately cannot test to see if they impact the quality of the image because I have nothing to compare it to.ALL of that out of the way, even with my gripes, I would say the Automat Glass is probably one of, if not the best, Instax cameras. Once you learn how to use the camera, getting pleasing images becomes easy. More keeper shots, happy memories, and a happier bank account.