The Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! Orange was introduced in July 2011 with the Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! Blue, Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! Yellow and Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! Green from Lomography.
The popular Sprocket Rocket in an orange edition. Of course, this Edition has all the features of the normal Lomography Sprocket Rocket. That means it exposes panoramas on normal 35mm film.
In addition, a flash can be connected via Hot Shoe, long exposures can be taken with the Bulb mode or multiple exposures can be captured on the 35mm film.
Camera Features in Detail
The Sprocket Rocket camera uses a super-wide angle lens to expose the film, including the perforation. This makes each photo roughly equivalent to two normal exposures, allowing approximately 18 images to be captured on a 36-frame 35mm film using the Sprocket Rocket camera.
The camera’s plastic lens has a focal length of 30 mm and a maximum aperture of f/10.8 (almost f/11). The characteristic features of the corners can be observed due to strong vignetting and decreasing sharpness.
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 can be taken by releasing the shutter several times. The film can be fast-forwarded and rewound at will. For close-ups, there is a distance setting from 0.6 meter to 1 meter and another for everything else (1 meter to infinity).
A strap can be attached to the camera through a screw with a handle that screws into the tripod thread. The hot shoe allows the connection of an external flash and the thread for a tripod provides additional stability.
Developing the captured film
It is important to be careful not to cut the film when developing it to avoid cut-up images. Most labs do not offer prints with the sprockets on them, so it is recommended that you scan the images yourself and send them to a lab to be printed afterwards.
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! Orange
Is the orange Sprocket Rocket different from the other colors?
No, the orange Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! is essentially the same as the blue, yellow, and green versions. It has all the same features and functions. The only difference is the color.
How many pictures can I take with one roll of film?
A standard 36-exposure 35mm film roll will only yield about 18 pictures with this camera. This is because the wide-angle lens captures the sprocket holes, effectively doubling the image area.
What kind of lens does the camera have?
The Sprocket Rocket uses a super wide-angle lens with a 30mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/10.8. Expect some vignetting and reduced sharpness in the corners.
Can I take long exposure shots with this camera?
Yes, the camera offers two shutter speeds: 1/100th of a second and a bulb setting for longer exposures. Remember that there's no shutter lock, so multiple exposures are possible with repeated presses of the shutter button.
How do I attach a strap to the camera?
There's a screw with a handle located in the tripod mount. You can attach a carrying strap to that screw. This is also useful for mounting the camera on a tripod for added stability.