The Fisheye One Woodgrain is a 35mm camera. The Woodgrain is an edition of the Fisheye One. The design of the edition has a wooden look. Otherwise the plastic camera is identical to the normal Fisheye One.
The package of the Fisheye One Woodgrain includes the lens cap, camera strap and the Fisheye View book.
Features
The body material of the Fisheye One is plastic, making it lightweight and easy to carry. The focal length of 10mm and maximum aperture of f/8 provide an extremely wide angle of view, perfect for capturing landscapes, architecture and other subjects. The close focus distance of 10 cm allows for creative close-ups and provides an interesting perspective.
This camera does not have a light meter, and all exposure settings are fixed, including focus. The shutter speed of 1/100 s is the only setting.
The built-in flash can be turned on if desired, and an LED light on the back indicates flash readiness. The built-in flash requires one AA battery (eBay / Amazon*). The camera does not have a tripod socket or a cable release thread, and there is no self-timer function.
Films for the camera
What kind of films does the camera need? 35mm format films are used. 35mm films are still produced and developed easily in most photo labs. An option for monochrome images is Kodak T-Max 400*. A possible film for color photography is the Agfaphoto Vista 400*.
The color film is processed using the C-41 process. The C-41 process is standardized and is offered by most developing labs. For example, you can drop off your films for development at many drugstores in Germany.
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 Woodgrain
What kind of film does this little camera use?
It uses standard 35mm film. These are readily available and easily developed at most photo labs. You can find both color and black and white options.
Is the camera easy to carry around?
Yes, it's made of plastic, making it lightweight and portable. It's designed for easy transport and convenient shooting.
Does this wooden camera have any automatic settings?
No, the Fisheye One Woodgrain has no automatic settings. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second, and there's no light meter.
What's special about the lens on the Fisheye One?
It has a 10mm lens with a wide f/8 aperture, resulting in a very wide-angle fisheye effect, perfect for capturing expansive scenes.
Can I use a tripod with this simple camera?
No, unfortunately, the Fisheye One Woodgrain doesn't have a tripod mount. It's designed for handheld shooting.