For the Lomo Holga group

[ken_jeanette1]

The link is from a thread in the Classic Cameras forum, but as I was looking at the site, I noticed this. Looks to me

to be something "special"

 

http://www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk/shop/categories/35mm-cameras/0/firstcall/firstcall-blackbird-fly-35mm-tlr-

camera-red/

[evan_goulet]

<p>Link fixed: <a href="http://www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk/shop/categories/35mm-cameras/0/firstcall/firstcall-blackbird-fly-35mm-tlr-camera-red/">http://www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk/shop/categories/35mm-cameras/0/firstcall/firstcall-blackbird-fly-35mm-tlr-camera-red/</a></p>

[cabbiinc]

<p>The Blakbird Fly is a 35mm TLR. It has f/7, f/11 and shutter speeds of 1/125th and bulb. Plastic lens.<br>

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/30131-Blackbird-Fly-35mm-TLR-Camera-Black?cat_id=1801</p>

[cabbiinc]

<p>I meant to add this review to my post but couldn't find it earlier. http://nicnichols.com/FourCornersDark/?page_id=956</p>

<p>I would think this is for the Lomo Holga crowd that wants to be able to focus a little more than a Holga allows. It is a toy camera after all. Being able to shoot 24mm square, 24x36, or 36mm square which includes the sprocket holes (have fun scanning, it can be done and is part of the challenge) seems pretty interesting as well. If you just want a TLR to tinker with it might be for you. If you want something to replace you Rollei that needs fixing and you don't have the cash to fix it, this isn't it.</p>

[nick_w.2]

<p>i wouldn't mind buying one, but they look like they are very cheaply made. Not to say if they are or not, but the flat black paint makes it look really cheesy. it being around $120 bucks doesn't help it's cause much either, but the shots look like they were shot in a 35mm converted holga, yet a little bit more crisp</p>

[nicnichols]

<p>Cheers All- saw this thread in my blog stats.. It's a great cam, and it's very well made. The design and production were very well thought out, and it shows in the result. I have several of them, and I use them weekly. The ability to have 3 different masks is very nice- square, rectangular or full sprockets. Don't let the price scare you, it's well worth it. They have a few online distributors in the States now, so google a bit for the best spot to pick one up. Hope you enjoy- NIC</p>

[joshroot]

<p>Does anyone know who makes or distributes this camera? Looks like a perfect candidate for the <a href="../columns/joshroot/filmtown/">Filmtown</a> series at some point.</p>

[joshroot]

<p>Answered part of my own question. It appears that Freestyle is the USA distributor.</p>

[adam_n.1]

<p>why is that so expensive for a plastic camera. yikes :(</p>

[mark_satola1]

<p>Agreed. That's a lot of money. If it took medium format film, it would be more attractive to me, but still overly expensive. I can get the same sort of 35mm results from all kinds of thrift store cameras, ranging from a Bell & Howell plastic throwaway to a 1959 Kodak Pony with scale focus.</p>

[patrick j dempsey]

<p>You should be able to easily get a very very nice medium format TLR for that kind of cash. As with all things Lomo, this is a $15 - $20 camera carrying a real camera price.</p>

[louis_c]

<p>*Josh Root<br />it from Holga Limited, a company of the Universal Electronics / Tokina Group co-founded by Mr. T.M. Lee"<br />which from Hong Kong, China. It produce by various factories in mainland China. One of the wide-known distributor is Lomography (which they repackage it and sell for much high price).</p>

[ivan_lu]

I have a black one. The main reason why I bought it is that 6x6 film is expensive, not to mention developing the film. Lubitel 166+ with a 35mm conversion kit was another chioce, but I could overspend my budget. Here are some pictures I took with my blackbird fly. http://my.opera.com/ivanlu/blog/blackbird-fly-with-rainbow-7-in-the-pink-sky<div></div>