The Colorsplash is a 35mm camera from Lomography. It has a built-in flash with “Color Wheel”. With the “Color Wheel”, different colorful color filters can be rotated in front of the flash.
Especially beautiful photos can be made with the long exposure mode at night. Simply blur the background and use the flash to brighten and freeze the foreground.
The aperture and focus of the Lomography Colorsplash camera are fixed and cannot be changed by the photographer. Exposure times it has Two, a Normal (1/125 s) for daylight and a Bulb mode for long exposures.
The Colorsplash is loaded with normal 35mm film (eBay / Amazon*), but has no film counter. New filters are included in the delivery. The flash is powered by one AA battery (eBay / Amazon*).
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Film transport mechanism | Thumbwheel |
| Picture format | 24 x 36 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/8 |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Exposure times | 1/125 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash sync speed | 1/125 s |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 1x AA battery |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the Colorsplash
How do I use the flash on this camera?
The Colorsplash camera has a built-in flash with a Color Wheel. This allows you to rotate different colored filters in front of the flash, creating unique effects on your photos.
What kind of film does this compact camera use?
The Lomography Colorsplash uses standard 35mm film. It doesn't have a film counter, so you'll need to keep track of your shots manually.
Can I adjust the focus or aperture?
No, the focus and aperture are fixed on the Colorsplash. This means you can't change these settings for different shooting situations.
Does it have different shooting modes?
Yes, it has two shooting modes: a normal mode for daytime shooting at 1/125th of a second, and a bulb mode for long exposures.
What's special about the night photos?
The Colorsplash excels at night photography with its bulb mode. You can blur the background and freeze the foreground with the flash, leading to creative results.