The La Sardina Fitzroy is a 35mm camera. This edition was presented to the public by Lomography in 2019. This model was designed by Ale Giorgini. The illustrator was born in Italy and has worked for companies such as Jeep, Puma, Armani, Emirates, Kinder Ferrero and Lavazza.
The white housing of the camera is decorated with abstract maritime drawings. The frame of the camera is yellow.
The lens of La Sardina Fitzroy is fixed. 22 mm is the focal length of the wide angle lens. The largest aperture of the camera is f/8. The La Sardina Fitzroy has no auto focus. The lens is focused manually. There are two levels to choose from. The minimum distance to the subject is 60 cm according to the operating instructions of the Sardina.
The La Sardina Fitzroy has no meter for the right exposure. You can only choose between a fixed shutter speed of 1/100 second and Bulb. The shutter can remain open for a variable time.
The 35mm camera is mechanical and can take pictures without batteries. A flash connection is available. However, only the Fritz the Flash or the Hot Shoe Adapter can be used. A Fritz the Blitz in a matching design is included in the package.
Films for the La Sardina Fitzroy
The La Sardina Fitzroy is equipped with 35mm film. 35mm film is still easy to get and is developed by most photo labs. A recommendation for photographing with this camera are for color pictures Kodak Ultramax 400* and for black and white pictures AgfaPhoto APX 400*.
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 |
| 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 |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | Not necessary |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the La Sardina Fitzroy
Is the La Sardina Fitzroy camera automatic or manual?
It's a manual camera. It doesn't have autofocus; you manually focus the lens to one of two settings. The camera also lacks automatic exposure metering.
What kind of lens does this Lomography camera have?
The camera has a fixed, 22mm wide-angle lens. It means you cannot change lenses and its view is quite broad.
Does the camera need batteries to take pictures?
No, the La Sardina Fitzroy is a mechanical camera. It doesn't require batteries to operate. This makes it very simple to use.
How many pictures can I take on one roll of film?
A standard 35mm roll of film allows you to take 36 photos with this camera. This is a typical amount for 35mm film.
What type of film does the small camera use?
It uses standard 35mm film, which is readily available from most photographic stores and easily developed at most labs.