Which films does the Diana F+ from Lomography need and which films are good for beginners?
The Diana F+ is a medium format camera, so it requires medium format films (120 roll films). Since the Lomography Diana F+ is a rather light-hungry camera, meaning you need a lot of light for good photos, you should choose a film with sufficient sensitivity.
Of course, it always depends on the lighting conditions and whether you use the flash. Moreover, the choice of film naturally depends on the results you want to achieve, so a general recommendation is somewhat difficult.
For beginners, the Lomography Color Negative 400 120 (Amazon), Kodak Portra 400* or the Fujifilm Pro 400H (Amazon) are not a bad choice.
If you want to use a slide film and cross-process it, then the Lomography X-Pro Slide 200 120 (Amazon) is an option.
If you want to take black and white pictures, you can use the Ilford XP2 Super*. This is developed in the C-41 process, the same as color negative films.
If you want to shoot with a "real" black and white film because you have a good lab at hand or develop yourself, then you have a larger selection. Here, for example, the Kodak TRI-X 400*, Ilford HP5* or the Kodak T-Max 400* can be mentioned.
The development of black and white film must be done with the appropriate photochemistry. There are a multitude of possible products. The right combination of film and developer is slightly different for each film and, of course, the desired end result also plays an important role in the selection. Some photo labs offer development of black and white films, but you have more control if you get the right chemistry and develop yourself.
For people who do not want to use medium format films, Lomography offers a back for 35mm films or instant films.
