The Fisheye No. 2 Gold Edition is a special edition of the Fisheye No. 2 in gold with a white back. It was introduced by Lomography in November 2011 together with the Diana F+ Gold and the Diana Mini Gold. Instead of an ordinary camera strap, it has a gold-colored chain as a strap. Otherwise it is identical to the normal Fisheye No. 2.
So it comes with 10mm fisheye lens, fisheye viewfinder, bulb mode, built-in flash and hot shoe. The flash is powered by an AA battery (eBay / Amazon*) and 35mm film is used to fill the fisheye. Color negative film, slide film, B/W film and redscales, all films are swallowed by this golden camera.
With a 170° angle of view, the typical fisheye distortion and the ability to get very close to the subject, it makes for exceptional photos.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Fisheye camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Film transport mechanism | Thumbwheel |
| Focal length | 10 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 10 cm / 0.328 ft |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Exposure times | 1/100 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Flash sync speed | 1/100 s |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Connection for camera strap | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x AA battery |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the Fisheye No. 2 Gold Edition
What kind of lens does the gold Fisheye No. 2 have?
It has a 10mm fisheye lens, giving it a very wide 170° angle of view. This produces the characteristic fisheye distortion, making objects near the edges of the frame appear curved.
How do I power the flash on this special edition camera?
The built-in flash is powered by a single AA battery. It also has a hot shoe if you want to use an external flash.
What types of film can I use with the Lomography Fisheye No. 2 Gold Edition?
This camera is compatible with 35mm film. You can use color negative film, slide film, black and white film, and even redscale film.
Is there a strap included with the golden camera?
Instead of a traditional strap, the Fisheye No. 2 Gold Edition comes with a gold-colored chain.
When was the gold version of the camera released?
The Fisheye No. 2 Gold Edition was released in November 2011 alongside other gold-edition Lomography cameras.