The La Sardina – ‘Virginia is for Lovers’ was launched in February 2012 by Lomography, in collaboration with the US state of Virginia. Together with the American state, some competitions will be held in 2012.
The limited edition is wrapped in classic red, black and white. On this Special Edition La Sardina, hearts, a mouth and the tourism slogan, ‘Virginia is for Lovers’, of Virginia are printed on the plastic case.
The La Sardina’s 22mm plastic lens has a fixed aperture of f8 and is a super wide angle lens. The switch on the top of the snapshot camera 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.
With this consists La Sardina is available with and without flash. Fritz the Blitz comes with 3 distance settings and four different color filters.
Only a limited number of this Special Edition were made.
Films for the La Sardina – ‘Virginia is for Lovers’
The La Sardina – ‘Virginia is for Lovers’ is fed with 35mm films (eBay / Amazon*), whether Redscale, color negative film, slide film or black and white film does not matter. The number of pictures taken is indicated by the film counter.
Recommended for color pictures with this camera is Fujifilm Superia 400*, while for B&W pictures Kodak T-Max 400* is recommended. Both films deliver solid results and convince in test reports. Of course, there is a wide range of additionally suitable films for this camera.
The color film is developed in the C-41 process. In most photo labs, it is possible to perform the C-41 process. An option for developing color films is offered by various large drugstore chains in Germany. These also directly create prints from the photos taken.
The black and white film comes in a developer such as Rodinal or D-76. This type of development is also offered by many photo labs.
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 - 'Virginia is for Lovers'
What type of lens does the La Sardina camera have?
It has a 22mm plastic super wide-angle lens with a fixed aperture of f/8. This wide angle allows you to capture more of the scene in your photographs.
Can I take long exposure shots with this camera?
Yes, the La Sardina has a bulb mode which lets you take long exposure photographs. This is great for capturing light trails or other low-light scenes.
How many pictures can I take with one roll of film?
The number of pictures you can take depends on the film roll. The camera has a film counter that will show you how many exposures are left.
Is there a flash available for this snapper?
Yes, a flash called Fritz the Blitz is available separately; it comes with three distance settings and four color filters to experiment with.
What kind of film does the camera use?
The La Sardina uses standard 35mm film. You can use color negative, slide, black and white, or even redscale film.