The Fisheye No.2 SHIAWASE – Happiness was supposed to be presented by Lomography in 2011 for the Golden Week, one of the most important vacation periods in Japan. But in between came the disaster in Japan. So it was decided that part of the proceeds of the camera will be donated to the Red Cross “Relief Japan”. It was presented together with the Diana Mini JIYU – Freedom and Diana F+ KIRAMEKI – Sparkling.
It features the usual fisheye lens with 170-degree viewing angle and fisheye viewfinder.
There is also a built-in flash powered by an AA battery (eBay / Amazon*) and the possibility to use an external flash.
Included in the package is a poster, instruction manual and mini photo book “Fisheye View”.
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 SHIAWASE - Happiness
Is the Fisheye No.2 camera easy to use?
The camera comes with instructions, so it should be fairly straightforward. It's designed to be user-friendly, even for beginners. The simple design makes it easy to learn.
What kind of lens does this camera have?
It has a fisheye lens, which gives it a very wide 170-degree angle of view. This creates those characteristically distorted, fun images.
Does the camera include a flash?
Yes, it has a built-in flash powered by a single AA battery. You can also use an external flash if you prefer.
What comes in the box besides the camera?
Besides the camera itself, you'll receive a poster, instructions, and a mini photo book titled 'Fisheye View'. These extras are fun additions.
What makes this specific model unique?
A portion of the proceeds from its initial sales went to support relief efforts in Japan after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. It was released alongside other special edition cameras.