The Fisheye One Ruby is a special edition of the 35mm camera with fisheye lens from Lomography. This edition of the camera from Lomography is offered exclusively by Urban Outfitters.
The camera is orange in large parts. The stripe, typical for the Fisheye One, is ruby red and a bit roughened.
In terms of features, it is congruent with the regular Fisheye One, but also with the other editions. It has a built-in flash, this is powered by an AA battery (eBay / Amazon*). The battery is only needed for the flash. The rest of the camera works purely mechanically. This also applies to the film transport. For this, a thumbwheel is found on the back of the camera.
Films for the Fisheye One Ruby
The Fisheye One Ruby uses 35mm film. 35mm film is still readily available today and is developed by most professional photo labs. These usually also offer print making and digitizing.
A good film for the camera has a high sensitivity and a wide exposure latitude. Possible films for the Lomography that you can buy online are the Kodak Ultramax 400* and the Kodak T-Max 400*. The reviews show that both films can be used in a wide range of shooting areas and produce good results. A good number of other manufacturers, not just Kodak also produce film for this format.
Color film is a color negative film and is developed using the C-41 process. Usually professional photo labs offer the C-41 process. B/W film can be developed both in a photo lab and at home. To perform the development at home, online instructions are available.
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 Ruby
What kind of lens does this special edition camera have?
It has a fisheye lens, which is a wide-angle lens that creates a distinctive, curved image with a wide field of view. This is a characteristic feature of Lomography cameras.
How is the power supplied to this Lomography camera?
The camera's flash uses a single AA battery. The rest of the camera's functions are entirely mechanical, so it doesn't need any other power source.
What type of film does the orange camera use?
It uses standard 35mm film, also known as 35mm or Kleinbild film. These are readily available and easily developed at most photo labs.
Where can I buy this specific camera model?
This special edition, the Fisheye One Ruby, is exclusively sold by Urban Outfitters. It's a limited edition of the Fisheye One camera.
How many pictures can I take with one film roll?
A standard 35mm film roll typically holds 36 exposures. However, some rolls may only contain 24 exposures; check the film cartridge for details.