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La Sardina - Orinoco Ochre

  • Manufacturer Lomography
  • Type Viewfinder camera
  • Type of Film 35mm
  • Focal Length 22 mm
  • Max Aperture f/8
  • Focus Manual

The La Sardina - Orinoco Ochre is a 35mm camera from Lomography. This special edition La Sardina is named after one of the longest rivers in South America, the Orinoco Ochre. The plastic body is decorated with an orange snake design.

The La Sardina - Orinoco Ochre is one of the special editions with the theme "Safari" and was introduced in 2012 for Valentine's Day. It was presented together with the La Sardina – Sapphire Serpent, Fisheye No. 2 Python, Diana F+ Zebra and Diana Mini - Leopard.

The La Sardina - Orinoco Ochre features a super wide angle with a focal length of 22 mm made of plastic. The MX switch allows for easy multiple exposures. Long exposures are possible with the Bulb mode. The camera also has a port for a remote shutter release and for a tripod.

Films for the camera

Exposed in the Orinoco Ochre is 35mm film (eBay / Amazon*), whether Redscale, color negative film, slide film or black and white film is irrelevant. Major suppliers of film stock for this format include Fujifilm, Ilford, Kodak, Foma, Rollei, or even Lomography. The number of pictures taken is indicated by the film counter. Usually 36 pictures fit on a roll of film. However, some rolls only have room for 24 shots.

The finished 35mm film can be developed in any lab, even drugstores like DM and Rossmann should not cause any problems. Most laboratories make prints of the photos directly during development. Digitization of the negatives is also offered by many service providers.

The package includes, in addition to the camera, a flash, Fritz the Blitz, with 4 color filters. Films are not included in the package.

The power for Fritz the Blitz comes from a CR 123A battery (eBay / Amazon*). You can easily find this type of battery online. One battery usually lasts for a long time. No battery is needed for the camera itself.

Technical Specifications

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Property Specification
Film format 35mm
Film Transport Mechanism Rotary knob
Picture Format 36 mm x 24 mm
Lens type Fixed lens
Focal Length 22 mm
Maximum Aperture f/8
Minimum Focus Distance 60 cm / 1.97 ft
Flash Connector Connection only suitable for Fritz the Blitz
Flash Sync Speed 1/100 second
Date Imprinting No
Tripod Mount Yes
Cable Release Thread Yes
Self-timer No
Production start 2012
Manufacturer Lomography
Price Reference 99 € (February 2012)

Used Prices

The current average price for this camera is 53,29 € based on 12 offers, as of 22.9.2025.

Average Price per Year

  • 2025: 53,29 €

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