The Fisheye One (Dark) Blue is a 35mm camera from Lomography. The small and lightweight plastic camera with the Fisheye lens complete in a beautiful dark blue. The Fisheye One Blue was introduced together with the Fisheye One Green.
In terms of functionality, it is identical to the normal Fisheye One.
Features
The Fisheye One camera has a fixed focal length of 10 mm and a maximum aperture of f/8. It also has a close focus distance of only 10 cm, which makes it perfect for close-up shots with lots of details. Unfortunately, the camera does not have a light meter, so all exposure settings are fixed.
The focus of the Fisheye One Blue is fixed, which means that everything in the image will be in focus, regardless of the distance from the lens. The camera also has a shutter speed of 1/100s. It cannot be changed.
The integrated flash of the Fisheye One camera can be turned on if desired. There is an LED light on the back of the camera that indicates flash readiness. The flash sync time is 1/100s, so you need to make sure you’re shooting in a well-lit environment to get the best results.
The Fisheye One camera does not have a tripod mount or a cable release thread. The camera also does not have a self-timer function to easily take selfies or group photos.
Batteries
Powering the Fisheye One camera is easy, as it only requires one AA battery (eBay / Amazon*). The batteries are only needed for the flash function, as all other camera functions are mechanical. The camera is manufactured in China.
If you want to use the Fisheye One camera underwater, an underwater housing is available as an accessory.
Films for the Fisheye One Blue
The Fisheye One Blue is designed for 35mm format and exposes film of that format. Although the 35mm format is not as popular as it was in the past, there is still a demand for it, prompting some suppliers to produce film for this format. One 35mm film for color photography is the Kodak Ultramax 400*. A possible black and white film is the Ilford XP2 Super*. A good number of other manufacturers also produce film for this format.
Both color film and Ilford XP2 Super are developed using the C-41 process. C-41 films can be developed by most photo labs. In addition, most labs make prints of the images right away and also offer digitization. Due to the fisheye lens, part of the image is only black.
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 |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| 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 One Blue
How much does the camera zoom?
The Lomography Fisheye One camera doesn't zoom. It has a fixed 10mm focal length lens, which gives a wide, fisheye effect. This means you can't adjust the zoom; the field of view is always wide.
Is there an automatic exposure setting?
No, this simple camera doesn't have an automatic exposure setting or light meter. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100s. You'll need to consider the lighting conditions when shooting.
What kind of film does the small camera use?
The Fisheye One is designed for 35mm film. This is a standard film size, so you should have no trouble finding it from various manufacturers.
Can I use a tripod with it?
Unfortunately, the Fisheye One (Dark) Blue doesn't have a tripod mount. You'll need to hold the camera steady for your photos.
Does the blue camera have a self-timer?
No, the Lomography Fisheye One doesn't offer a self-timer function. You will have to take the pictures quickly.