The Sprocket Rocket SUPERPOP! Teal is a panoramic camera. This camera is an edition of the Sprocket Rocket. It was presented together with the Red, Pink and Azure in the SUPERPOP! edition on May 23, 2012 by Lomography.
The camera is dipped in a blue-green to dark turquoise.
The Teal is identical in features to the regular Sprocket Rocket. That is, it is loaded with 35mm film (eBay / Amazon*) onto which it exposes panoramas.
The features of the camera
The Sprocket Rocket camera exposes a film including the perforation through its super wide angle lens. Thus, one photo taken with this camera is roughly equivalent to two normal shots. With a 36 frame 35mm film, about 18 pictures can be taken with the Sprocket Rocket.
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). The corners of the images are characterized by 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 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 is equipped with a hot shoe for connecting an external flash and a thread for a tripod.
Film Development
When developing the film, it is important to make sure that it is not cut to avoid cut-up images. It is difficult to get prints from the Sprocket Rocket because most labs do not make prints with the Sprockets on them. A good solution is to scan the images yourself and then send them to a lab to have them 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! Teal
What kind of photos does the Teal Sprocket Rocket take?
It's a panoramic camera, meaning it takes wide, landscape-oriented pictures. Each shot captures a broader view than a standard camera, similar to two normal photos combined. It uses 35mm film.
How many pictures can I take with one roll of film?
A standard 36-exposure 35mm film roll will yield approximately 18 panoramic shots with the Sprocket Rocket because each photo covers a larger area.
Does this camera have any special features?
Yes, it has two shutter speeds: 1/100th of a second and bulb (for long exposures). It also allows for multiple exposures by simply pressing the shutter repeatedly. It lacks a self-timer.
What's the lens like on the Superpop! camera?
It has a 30mm super wide-angle lens with a maximum aperture of f/10.8. Keep in mind that the corners of the images tend to have some vignetting and reduced sharpness.
How do I get my photos developed?
Because of the sprocket holes included in the image, many labs may have trouble processing the film. Scanning the negatives yourself and then sending them to a lab for prints is often a better option.