The Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! Pink is a panoramic camera. The SUPERPOP! Pink is an edition of the Sprocket Rocket. It was released together with the Red, Teal and Azure in the SUPERPOP! edition. It was introduced by Lomography in May 2012. As the name suggests, the plastic camera is all pink.
The features of this edition are of course identical to the normal Sprocket Rocket from Lomography.
The features of the camera
The Sprocket Rocket camera uses a super-wide angle lens to expose an area of 72×35 mm onto the film including the perforation. Each photo taken with this camera is approximately equivalent to two normal exposures. On a 36 frame 35mm film, approximately 18 images can be taken with the Sprocket Rocket.
The camera’s lens is made of plastic and has a focal length of 30 mm and a maximum aperture of f/10.8 (almost f/11). The corners are characteristic due to the strong vignetting and decreasing sharpness.
For panorama shots, the camera offers two exposure times: 1/100 second and Bulb for long exposures. Multiple exposures are possible by releasing the shutter several times without shutter lock. 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).
The camera has a hot shoe that allows an external flash to be connected, and a thread for a tripod on the bottom of the camera.
Film types for the Sprocket Rocket
There is still a good selection of photographic film offered for the 35mm format. A recommended film for the Sprocket Rocket camera is the Kodak Ultramax 400*. It is flexible to use and allows for beautiful shots.
The film development
When developing the film, care should be taken not to cut it to avoid cut up images. It is difficult to get prints with the sprockets on the image from most labs. A good solution is to scan the images yourself and then have them printed at a lab.
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! Pink
What kind of lens does the pink Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! have?
It uses a super wide-angle lens, which allows for panoramic shots. The lens is made of plastic and has a 30mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/10.8. This results in a 72x35mm image including the sprocket holes.
How many pictures can I take on a standard 35mm film roll with this camera?
A standard 36-exposure 35mm film roll will yield approximately 18 panoramic shots with the Sprocket Rocket. Each picture covers roughly the area of two standard 35mm photos.
Can I use a flash with the pink Lomography camera?
Yes, the Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! has a hot shoe for connecting an external flash. This allows for more flexibility in different lighting conditions.
What are the shutter speed options on the SUPERPOP! Pink?
It offers two shutter speeds: 1/100th of a second and a bulb setting for long exposures. The bulb setting allows for creative long-exposure photography.
Is this camera good for close-up shots?
The Sprocket Rocket has two focusing settings: one for close-ups (0.6 to 1 meter) and another for distances greater than 1 meter. It's suitable for various photography distances.