The Lomo’Instant Automat Glass Assemble Configure is an instant camera from the house of Lomography. The camera was introduced in early November 2020. The design of the camera was created in collaboration with Laura Slater.
Lomography writes the following about Laura Slater and her work:
UK-based textile designer Laura Slater believes that we can see the world in patterns. In her work, which is often abstract or semi-abstract in nature, she interprets her personal view of the world in textured, graphic, often brightly colored artwork. Assemble/ Configure, instantly recognizable for its bold use of “Yves Klein blue,” is one of her signature collections and inspired by the collision of natural and man-made patterns in her native landscape. Instant photography allows Slater to collect and collage images from her everyday life before transforming them into something new and beautiful.
This edition is identical in functionality to Lomo’Instant Automat Glass from Lomography. Supplied the camera with macro attachment, lens cap with built-in remote shutter release, splitzer, color gel filter, instructions, magnetic stickers, adhesive dots, photo frame and photo clips included.
Films for the instant camera
There are no instant films for the camera in the package. Used for the Lomo’Instant Automat Glass Assemble Configure Fujifilm Instax Mini films. These are still manufactured by Fujifilm. One picture has a size of a credit card. The unexposed images are in a film cassette. One cassette contains ten images. A few minutes after ejecting the image, you have your finished picture in your hand. You should not shake the image during development.
For the Instax Mini Format you can use the color film (Instax Mini Film*). For monochrom photos you can use the Instax Mini Monochrome*. There are also different versions with colorful and printed frames around the pictures.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Instant camera |
| Film format | Fuji Instax Mini |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 62 mm x 46 mm |
| Focal length | 38 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/4.5 |
| Minimum focus distance | 30 cm / 0.984 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Filter thread | 43 mm |
| Exposure times | 1/250 second to 8 seconds, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Exposure compensation | ± 1EV |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash range | 9 Meter / 29.53 Feet |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Wireless remote control | Yes |
| Power supply | 2x CR2 batteries |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the Lomo’Instant Automat Glass Assemble Configure
Is this camera new or old?
The Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Assemble Configure was released in early November 2020. It's a relatively recent model from Lomography, featuring a unique design.
What kind of film does the instant camera use?
This instant camera uses Fujifilm Instax Mini film. Each cartridge contains ten credit-card sized photos, and the developed pictures are ready in minutes.
Does the camera come with everything I need to start taking pictures?
It includes several accessories, such as a macro lens attachment, a remote shutter release, color gel filters, and more. However, you'll need to purchase Instax Mini film separately.
Who designed the special edition?
The design is a collaboration with Laura Slater, a British textile designer. Her distinctive style, inspired by natural and artificial patterns, is prominently featured in the camera's color scheme.
What's special about this particular instant camera model?
This edition, the 'Assemble Configure', is visually distinct with its bold color scheme. Functionally, it's identical to the standard Lomo'Instant Automat Glass model.