The Lomo LC-A 120 30th Anniversary Edition is a special edition of the LC-A 120 medium format camera that was introduced in November 2022. The occasion was the 30th anniversary of the Lomography movement. In addition to this edition, a variant of the LC-Wide and LC-A+ was also introduced.
The edition comes with a special anniversary emblem on the back and the body is covered in black leather. Under the lens, you’ll find the imprint “DON’T THINK – JUST SHOOT SINCE 1992.”
The name “Minigon XL” adorns the lens. The focal length is 38 mm. The largest aperture is f/4.5. The Lomo camera does not have an autofocus function. The focus is adjusted by hand through four setting options. The closest focusing distance of the lens is 60 cm. You have to estimate the distance to the subject. This camera does not have a rangefinder.
For taking pictures, the roll film camera has a light meter. This is designed for an ISO range of 100 to 1600. The exposure is set automatically by the camera. There is no manual mode. The fastest exposure time is 1/500 second. The exposure meter is powered by three LR44 batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
An external flash can be connected to the hot shoe. There is a thread for a tripod on the bottom. There is also a thread for a cable release.
Films for the Lomo LC-A 120 30th Anniversary Edition
Medium format films are exposed in the Lomo LC-A 120 30th Anniversary Edition. This type of films are still produced by some manufacturers. Possible films for the Lomography camera are the Fujifilm PRO 400H* for color photos and the Ilford FP4 Plus* for B&W photos.
The medium format captures images on film in 6×6. With this format, about twelve photos fit on one roll of film. Through a small counter on the top you can see the current frame number.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Viewfinder camera |
| Film format | 120 |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 60 mm x 60 mm |
| Lens name | Minigon XL |
| Focal length | 38 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/4.5 |
| Minimum focus distance | 60 cm / 1.968 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Type of focus | Zone focus |
| Focus zones | 0,6 m to 1 m, 1 m to 2,5 m, 2,5 m to Infinite |
| Exposure times | 1/500 second to Infinite |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 100 to 1600 |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 3x LR44 batteries |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the Lomo LC-A 120 30th Anniversary Edition
What type of film does the Lomo LC-A 120 30th Anniversary Edition use?
It uses 120 roll film, a medium format film, which is still produced by several manufacturers. This allows for approximately twelve 6x6cm images per roll.
How is the focus adjusted on this special edition camera?
The camera doesn't have autofocus; focusing is done manually with four preset distance settings. You need to estimate the distance to your subject.
Does the anniversary edition have a light meter and what is its range?
Yes, it has a built-in light meter for automatic exposure control. It works with ISO 100 to 1600 films.
What is the lens's focal length and maximum aperture on the 30th-anniversary model?
The Minigon XL lens has a 38mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5.
What accessories can be attached to the camera?
The camera features a hot shoe for external flash units and threads for a tripod and cable release.