The Fisheye One Cherry is a 35mm camera. It is a special edition of the Fisheye One. The Cherry was presented with the Vanilla by Lomography in May 2012.
The plastic camera is covered in a cherry color. The large rest is dipped in a gray to brown.
The Cherry has the same feature set, like the 170 degree angle of view lens, as the regular Fisheye One.
Function overview
One of the strengths of the Fisheye One Cherry is its simplicity. The camera does not have any adjustment features such as exposure compensation or focus. Everything is fixed to a simple, fixed setting. This may seem limiting at first glance, but it also opens up unique opportunities to focus completely on image composition and experiment creatively.
The Fisheye One Cherry is ideal for use at events, festivals and concerts. The round image perspective and distorted aesthetics create a unique look that perfectly captures the atmosphere of these events. In addition, the camera’s simplicity makes it very user-friendly and ideal for spontaneous use.
The Lomography camera is also a great tool for street photography. The fisheye lens allows you to capture your subject from a unique perspective while incorporating the surrounding environment into the image. The round distortion of the images gives them a special dynamic and intensity.
Another way to use the Fisheye One Cherry is to focus on details and patterns. The extreme distortion of the fisheye lens can also be used to spot interesting patterns and shapes in the environment and bring them into focus. The distinctive aesthetic of fisheye images also makes them great candidates for use in art and design projects.
Films for the Fisheye One Cherry
According to the instruction manual, the Fisheye One Cherry uses 35mm film. This type of film is still in production and can be handled by most photo labs without any problems. A nice film for color images is the Kodak Portra 160* and for black and white images the Kodak TRI-X 400*. Both films allow you to take beautiful pictures with the camera.
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 Cherry
Is the Fisheye One Cherry difficult to use?
No, it's very simple to operate. It doesn't have any settings for things like exposure or focus; everything is fixed. This makes it easy to use spontaneously and focus on composition.
What type of lens does this little camera have?
It has a fisheye lens with a 170-degree viewing angle. This creates a distinctive rounded image with a lot of distortion.
What kind of film does the camera use?
The Fisheye One Cherry uses standard 35mm film. This is widely available and easily developed at most photo labs.
Is the camera good for taking pictures of events?
Yes, it's great for events, festivals, and concerts! The unique perspective and distortion create a cool, atmospheric look that captures the energy of the event.
What makes the Cherry special compared to other cameras?
It's a limited edition version of the Fisheye One, featuring a distinctive cherry-colored coating. Besides the color, it functions exactly like the original Fisheye One.