The La Sardina Acapulco Caleta is an edition of the camera from Lomography. The camera was presented to the public in August 2022. At the same time, the Fisheye No. 2 Acapulco La Quebrada was presented. The model is produced in China.
The front and back of the plastic camera is lined with a striped fabric. Each model is slightly different because the fabric is cut differently. Acapulco is a coastal city in Mexico. It has been a very popular holiday destination since the 1950s.
In terms of functionality, the camera is identical to other La Sardina models. The lens of the camera is fixed. The focal length of the lens is 22 mm. The maximum aperture is f/8. The focus of the lens is fixed.
The correct exposure cannot be measured by the 35 mm camera because it does not have a light meter. The fixed shutter speed is 1/100 second.
The La Sardina Acapulco Caleta has a bulb mode. This allows the shutter to remain open for a variable time. The camera offers the possibility to connect a cable release and has a thread for a tripod. Multiple exposures are easily possible with the camera.
The 35mm photo camera does not need batteries. However, batteries are needed for the flash that comes with the camera. For the flash you need a CR123A battery (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the La Sardina Acapulco Caleta
What film format is the La Sardina Acapulco Caleta designed for? The camera exposes 35mm format film. 35 mm films are still produced by various manufacturers and can easily be bought on the internet. Nice 35mm films for colour or black and white photography are the Kodak Ultramax 400* and the Ilford XP2 Super*. Other films are also available from Lomography, for example.
Colour film is processed using the C-41 process. This process is offered by most professional photo labs. The negatives of the Lomography camera are 24 mm x 36 mm. There is no automatic film transport. The film has to be rewound by hand.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Film transport mechanism | Rotary knob |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 22 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/8 |
| Focus | Fixed |
| Exposure times | 1/100 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Connection only suitable for Fritz the Blitz |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | Not necessary |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the La Sardina Acapulco Caleta
What type of film does the La Sardina Acapulco Caleta use?
It uses standard 35mm film, readily available from various manufacturers. You can easily find both color and black and white options online or in photo stores.
Does this Lomography camera have an exposure meter?
No, the La Sardina Acapulco Caleta lacks a built-in light meter. Exposure is fixed at 1/100th of a second, relying on the photographer's judgment.
Where is the Acapulco Caleta manufactured?
This particular Lomography model, like many others, is produced in China.
What is the lens's focal length and aperture?
The camera features a fixed 22mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/8. This wide-angle perspective is characteristic of many Lomography cameras.
Can I use a tripod or cable release with the camera?
Yes, the La Sardina Acapulco Caleta has a tripod mount and accepts a cable release for longer exposures or bulb mode photography.