The Fisheye No. 2 Rip Curl is a special edition of the Fisheye No. 2 by Lomography.
Surf brand Rip Curl, specializing in surf gear and apparel, has teamed up with Lomography to bring this camera to the world. Yellow, red, blue and green all these colors are on the colorful body of the Lomography Fisheye Two Rip Curl Special Edition. The blue back is adorned with the Rip Curl logo.
The fisheye lens with 10mm and an aperture of f8 makes everything from 0.1m to infinity sharp. It is required normal 35mm film and the flash is powered by one AA battery (eBay / Amazon*).
The Lomo Fisheye No. 2 Rip Curl Special Edition is of course identical to the Lomography Fisheye No. 2 except for the color scheme.
You can have even more fun with this snapshot camera at the beach and while surfing, with the Lomography Fisheye Submarine underwater housing.
Films for the Fisheye No. 2 Rip Curl Special Edition
What film is recommended for the Fisheye No. 2 Rip Curl Special Edition? The camera is designed to use 35mm 35mm film. There is still a demand for 35mm format, so there are still some companies that manufacture for this format.
Two great films for the 35mm camera are the Kodak Ultramax 400* and the Kodak T-Max 400*. With both you can take beautiful colour or black and white pictures. Both films can be used very flexibly and deliver good results even with a little less light.
The colour film is a negative film and is processed in the C-41 development process. Most external photo labs are experienced in developing this film. Many drugstores offer the possibility of having colour film developed. B/W film must be developed in a black and white developer. This service is also offered by most professional photo labs.
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 Rip Curl Special Edition
What kind of film does this Lomography camera use?
It uses standard 35mm film. This is a common film format, so you'll find many options available. Both color and black and white films work well.
How is the flash powered on this special edition camera?
The built-in flash is powered by a single AA battery. This is a readily available and inexpensive battery type.
What's special about the lens on the Fisheye No. 2 Rip Curl?
It has a 10mm fisheye lens with an f/8 aperture. This creates a wide, distorted view, perfect for capturing unique perspectives.
Is this camera waterproof?
No, it's not inherently waterproof. However, Lomography offers a separate underwater housing for use with the camera.
What makes the Rip Curl edition different from other Fisheye No. 2 cameras?
The main difference is the color. The Rip Curl edition has a colorful body with yellow, red, blue, and green elements, and the Rip Curl logo on the back. The internal mechanics remain the same.