The La Sardina – Cubic is a 35mm camera. The Cubic was introduced by Lomography in October 2011 along with the La Sardina Quadrat, La Sardina – Domino and La Sardina – Möbius.
The Pattern Edition was released a week after the Metal Edition (Czar and Beluga). Red, white, black with a combination of stripes and diamonds are printed on the camera.
A poster, a book of photos (“Seeing the world through a sardine cam”), Fritz The Blitz, a Photo Accordion and color filters for the flash are included in the package. The Photo Accordion, a leporello, is in the same design as the camera.
The La Sardina has a super wide angle with a focal length of 22 mm made of plastic. The MX switch allows for easy multiple exposures. Long exposures are possible with the Bulb mode. The camera also has a port for a remote shutter release and for a tripod.
The wide-angle camera is fed with 35mm film, whether redscale, color negative film, slide film or black and white film is irrelevant. The number of pictures taken is displayed by the film counter.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Film transport mechanism | Rotary knob |
| Picture format | 24 x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 22 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 60 cm / 1.968 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| 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 |
| Flash sync speed | 1/100 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | Not necessary |
| Country of production | China |
| Estimated value / Used price | 53,29 Euro 95875043847941458962 Estimate based on used prices of 12 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of September 22, 2025 |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 53,00 Euro (57.37 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the La Sardina - Cubic
Is this camera easy to use for beginners?
Yes, the La Sardina Cubic is designed to be user-friendly. Its features are straightforward, making it perfect for those new to photography. The multiple exposure switch is particularly easy to use.
What kind of film does the La Sardina camera use?
It uses standard 35mm film. You can use color negative, slide film, black and white film, or even redscale film – any 35mm will work.
What's included with the camera besides the device itself?
The package includes a poster, a photo book, a flash, color filters for the flash, and a photo accordion. The accordion has the same design as the camera.
Does this camera have any special features?
Yes, it has a super wide-angle 22mm lens, a multiple exposure function (MX switch), and a bulb mode for long exposures. It also has a tripod mount and a remote shutter release.
What type of lens does the little camera have?
The La Sardina Cubic features a plastic 22mm super wide-angle lens. This lens is great for capturing a wide field of view, making it ideal for landscape or group shots.