The Lomo’Instant Automat Glass Kilimanjaro is an instant camera. The instant camera was introduced to the public in November 2017. It is a version of the Lomo’Instant Automat Glass instant camera from Lomography.
The design of the camera is white and dark blue. This edition is named “Kilimanjaro.” Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain massif in Africa with a height of 5895 meters. Since 1987, the area in northeastern Tanzania has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The package includes the camera, a macro attachment, a lens cap with built-in remote shutter release, a splitter, color gel filters, instructions, magnetic stickers, adhesive dots, photo frame and photo clips.
Films
The Lomo’Instant Automat Glass Kilimanjaro is designed for the “Instax Mini” instant film format. The films are made by Fujifilm in Japan and are easy to get.
It is the smallest instant format and half the size of the Instax Wide format. The size of an image is 8.6 x 5.4 cm. The actual picture takes up an area of 6.2 x 4.6 cm. An EC card is about the same size as an Instax Mini picture.
After the exposure, the picture comes out of the Lomo’Instant Automat Glass Kilimanjaro. Within a few minutes, the image is ready to be developed.
The image quality of the color films (Instax Mini Film*) is impressive. The frame around the pictures can be labeled as desired. One of the instant film’s plastic film cassette contains film stock for ten pictures.
The Instax Mini Monochrome* is a black and white film for the Instax Mini format. There are some special edition (eBay / Amazon*) of the color film with printed frames. The Instax Mini format is good for weddings, parties and scrapbooking. No films are included in the package.
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 Kilimanjaro
What type of camera is the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Kilimanjaro?
It's an instant camera, meaning it produces physical photos immediately after you take the picture. It uses Instax Mini film, a popular instant film format.
How big are the pictures this instant camera takes?
The Instax Mini film produces photos measuring 8.6 x 5.4 cm overall, with the actual image area being slightly smaller at 6.2 x 4.6 cm. It's a smaller format than some other instant cameras.
What comes with the camera when I buy it?
Besides the camera itself, you get accessories such as a macro lens attachment, a remote shutter, color filters, and some fun extras like stickers and photo clips. The film is sold separately.
Where can I get the film for this instant camera?
The Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Kilimanjaro uses Fujifilm Instax Mini film. This film is widely available in many camera stores and online retailers.
How long does it take for the photos to develop?
Once you take a picture, the photo ejects from the camera. The image develops within a few minutes, so you can see your results quickly.