Customer Reviews

Lomographic Pop 9 Camera (Gold)

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I just opened my new Pop 9 and was a bit surprised. It's made of cheap gold plastic- REALLY cheap. The "lens cap" has a tiny plastic handle to pry it off- it's already almost broken off. The film is a little tricky to engage too. However, I just got back my first set of prints, and they're great! Not a blurry shot in the bunch, no matter how close up I took the photo. The view finder is off-kilter, but after one roll you can pretty much see how to adapt. I love it! Fun fun fun. I can't wait to take more shots. There are so many possibilities with this camera!

This low-frills camera delivers arty photos at the press of a button. No need to focus. Just turn on the flash and shoot away. Keep in mind that what you see through the viewfinder is a smaller portion of the image you are capturing.

I have not been disappointed with this fun camera. Not for serious photos or photogs, it nevertheless provides fun and fun pictures. Be sure to warn the developer that your plain 35mm film has been run through a 9 lens camera. I haven't had the slightest trouble in devloping from the corner drug store, just so long as I let them know what they're getting.

The Pop 9 takes nine shots on one image and puts them onto one frame of film--as if someone drew a tic-tac-toe board on your picture and put a little photo into each slot.

Unlike Lomo's other two "multishot" cameras, the Supersampler or Action Sampler, which take photos at a fraction of a second apart, the Pop 9 takes all nine photos at once--so there isn't any "action" motion.

However, the flash let's you use it indoors.

As soon as my friends see it, they keep stealing it to snap pictures, so have lots of film handy if you bring it to party.

I agree with the other reviewer who said this was a cheap little plastic camera. It is, but the photos were great quality, crisp, clear images and vivid color; just as good as you'd get with a "regular" camera. Immediately, I started taking all kinds of artsy-fartsy pictures, wondering how they'd look once they were developed. My pictures came out almost looking like postcards. I got the best results taking close-up shots of things. I'd also reccomend taking pictures of neon signs. I did the Radio City marquee. Very cool.

I only give this product 4 stars, because I dropped it on the ground, and it half opened up. None of the film was compromised, and the AA battery they sent with the camera was dead.

Never in my life do I recall taking an item out of the box and receiving such a swell of laughter. Every time I bring this plasitc camera out, manually switch on the flash, manually advance the film and of course, forget to remove the lens cover (manually), my guests laugh enough that they don't have to say cheese. As of yet, I have never taken a picture that shows my subjects in their entirity. I havent even gotten used to what I have to do to get a picture that doesn't draw yet more laughter. I know that you can not be close to your subject if you even want to see their whole face.
I didn't expect this to be a digital quality, sharing the moments type of camera and it is a good thing. My guests and I do share the same feeling that it is a fun camera just preparing the camera for use. Quality -- NO * Fun -- OK * Amusing -- Yes

I picked up a Pop 9 to add to my LOMO collection. Cheap or not, the lens quality is great. Colors and sharpness are right on, and you can get REALLY close to your subject.

As everyone else said - it's a cheap, fun, and flashy item. The gold finish is gaudy and a fun conversation piece. You'll be the focus of attention with this thing in your hand. The viewfinder is basically useless, so just aim the camera as best you can and experiment. Every time you have prints made, it's a surprise. Even the most mundane objects can look really artsy with the Pop 9's format.

Can you take 9 shots with a regular camera or layout a nine-frame, repeating image in Photoshop? Sure. But that's not the point. It's all about having fun, snapping some shots on film, not knowing EXACTLY what you're shooting, and getting back an envelope of nice surprises from the lab.

As a photo and scrapbook junkie, I'm always looking for something to make my collection "pop". This little gold treasure (dubbed my "bling" camera by my friends) is a complete hit! The colors are vibrant, the feel is vintage. I am completely in love with the prints. They have so much personality! I definitely plan on investing in more Lomo products.

This camera is very cool, although I wish I had ordered the one that takes a series of photos instead. This one takes all the photos at one time so there is no movement, it is just blah. I got some really neat shots with it though so I can't really complain too much. Everyone always loves how cool the gold looks, I kind of wish I could get a regular camera with this much BLING!! I guess the only thing I don't like about the Lomography cameras is that they are not all that practical. I think it would be good if you could alternate between 9 lenses and 1 lens. Then you could have more options with the same roll of film. All in all this is pretty great, just uncomfortably basic for me.

Shutter button broke during first roll of film. I also purchased Fisheye, which I managed to shoot with a little longer (about 10 rolls), before the flash stopped working. Overall, it's a waste of money. I woul never think about writing such a negative review, because I love Lomo pics, but these cameras break too soon.

I would give this camera 0 stars if that were a choice. I purchased this camera and didn't even make it through four shots before the shutter stopped working. When it arrived it looked cheaped and fragile and felt the same way. I wish I could recommend the Lomo Pop 9, because I really like the concept behind it, but after owning this own and having similar problems with the Oktomat, I would say save your money.