The Lomo Pop 9 is a simple and basic fun camera with 9 lenses
that takes 9 photos, 12x9mm, on one 24x36mm frame at the same time. This is not an extended
type of a Lomo ActionSampler that took 4 photos subsequently. It was
launched about 2005. Most cameras were shiny golden, but there was a simple black version, less prone to scratches.
Its
main features are:
9x plastic 24mm wide lens, F11, fixed focus, 0.8m - ∞
Shutter
1/100, 9 pictures at once (8x12mm) Size 115x62x30, Weight 110 gr.
Camera with strap and instructons.
Camera
front. 9 Lenses. The shiny golden surface is prone to fingerprints ans scratches.
Camera
back. Flash control lamp. Only charges when the shutter is cocked. Film advance and shutter cocking wheel. Camera
top. Flash switch. Shutter
release.
Camera bottom. Film rewind. Tiny, tiny film counter. Rewind release button. Battery comprtment. Takes one AA battery.
Film compartment.
Using the Lomo Pop 9 is easy. As there is only one shutter speed, you
have to choose your film depending on the weather conditions. On bright
days ISO 200 is fine, on dull days ISO 400 is better. Modern film is
quite flexible, so you will have usable results. Inside or at night
photos are not possible. It's a toy or fun camera,
all plastic.
As in a lot of simple cameras, the shutter is cocked via a dented
wheel which moves and stops when you wind the film. So for testing the
shutter you have to move the dented wheel with your fingers (in the
right direction!) until it stops. This camera only loads the flash when
the shutter is cocked. It nearly drove me crazy when I tried to find
out why the flash would not charge...
Some
gereral words about Lomography and their service: There is a 2-year
warranty, at least in Europe. My personal experience with their service
is very good. As most of their cameras are made of (cheap) plastic,
there is no repair, they just exchange your defective camera. You have
to send it in to their Vienna office at your expenses, which is not cheap
if you are not based in Austria, but they try to compensate by adding
film or so to the return. You absolutely need a proof of purchase,
there was heavy abuse by fraudulent customers they told me. So if you
buy second hand or your camera is gift, be sure to put your hands on
the proof of purchase. After the 2-years warranty period it's over.
They will try to help for the expensive not-so-plastic cameras like the
LC series, but for the rest there is no repair. Keep this in mind for
the prices you pay for older gear.
