The Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! Green was introduced by Lomography in summer 2011 with the SUPERPOP! Blue, SUPERPOP! Yellow and SUPERPOP! Orange. It is part of the SUPERPOP! edition.
The popular panoramic camera in a neon green version with black buttons to wind the film. The Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP Green has the same features as the regular panorama camera.
The camera features at a glance
The Sprocket Rocket has a super-wide-angle lens that exposes the film including the perforation. Each photo taken with this camera is roughly equivalent to two normal shots, so approximately 18 images can be captured on a 36 frame 35mm film.
The plastic lens of the Sprocket Rocket has a focal length of 30 mm and a maximum aperture of f/10.8 (almost f/11). Strong vignetting and decreasing sharpness are characteristic for the corners.
For panorama shots, the camera offers two exposure times: 1/100 second and Bulb for long exposures. There is no shutter lock, so multiple exposures are possible by releasing the shutter several times. The film can be fast-forwarded and rewound at will. There are two distance settings: one for close-ups (0.6 meter to 1 meter) and one for everything else (1 meter to infinity).
A strap can be attached by a screw with a handle that screws into the tripod thread. The camera has a hot shoe for connecting an external flash and a thread for a tripod.
Tips for film development
To avoid cut-up images, it is important to make sure that the film is not cut. Since most labs do not make prints with the sprockets on them, it is recommended that you scan the images yourself and then send them to a lab to be printed.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Panorama camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Film transport mechanism | Rotary knob |
| Focal length | 30 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/10.8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 60 cm / 1.968 ft |
| Focus | Fixed |
| 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 | Hot Shoe |
| Flash sync speed | 1/100 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | Not necessary |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! Green
What kind of lens does the Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! Green have?
It has a super wide-angle lens that exposes the film including the sprocket holes. This results in each photo covering approximately the area of two normal photographs.
How many pictures can I take with one roll of 35mm film?
A standard 36-exposure 35mm film roll will yield about 18 panoramic pictures because of the wide angle lens and the way the camera exposes the film.
Does this panoramic camera have different shooting modes?
Yes, it offers two shutter speeds: 1/100th of a second and bulb mode for long exposures. It also lacks a self-timer, allowing for multiple exposures.
Can I attach a flash to the camera?
Yes, the camera includes a hot shoe for attaching an external flash. It also has a tripod mount.
What are the focusing options on this funky camera?
It has two focusing settings: one for close-ups (0.6 to 1 meter) and another for everything else (1 meter to infinity).