The Diana Mini Gold Edition is a 35 mm camera. This camera is a Special Edition of the Diana Mini. It is together with the Diana F+ Gold Edition and the Fisheye No. 2 Gold Edition of the Gold Edition from Lomography. It was presented in November 2011, and the introductory price was 109 euros.
This Diana Mini comes in gold and white, as the name suggests. As a camera strap it got a matching gold chain. The matching flash is of course also included in the package.
Also included are 12 color filters for the flash, the adapters for the flash (to use a hot shoe flash with the plastic camera and to turn the Diana F+ into a hot shoe flash, a lens cap, a manual and the “Shoot Forever” book.
Of course, from the functions it is identical to the normal Diana Mini.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Film transport mechanism | Rotary knob |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 24 mm |
| Focal length | 24 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 60 cm / 1.968 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure times | 1/60 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Connection for Diana F+ Flash, Hot Shoe (with adapter) |
| Flash sync speed | 1/60 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Connection for camera strap | Yes |
| Power supply | Not necessary |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the Diana Mini Gold Edition
What is the Diana Mini Gold Edition?
It's a 35mm camera, a special gold edition of the original Diana Mini. It was released in November 2011 and comes with a gold chain strap and a matching flash.
How much did it cost when it first came out?
The initial price for the Diana Mini Gold Edition was 109 Euros. This was the price for the camera package including the flash and accessories.
What's included in the box besides the camera?
The package includes a gold chain, a flash unit, 12 color filters for the flash, adapters for using other flashes, a lens cap, instructions and a 'Shoot Forever' book.
Is this camera different from the regular Diana Mini?
No, functionally it's identical to the standard Diana Mini. The Gold Edition is just a special, visually enhanced version with a gold-themed design.
What color options are available for the little gold camera?
The Diana Mini Gold Edition comes in gold and white. The gold is the dominant color, as reflected in its name.