Lomography La Sardina

15 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (3)
reliability (2)
glare (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of Lomography La Sardina. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and flash. The design and lens are also mentioned favorably, whereas the glare and reliability get less positive comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Lomography La Sardina is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Lomography La Sardina from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the flash and usability are generally positive. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability.

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Lomography La Sardina Camera & Flash — Western Edition

The Lomography La Sardina is a fun 35mm toy camera with a wide 22mm perspective, but this special edition, while gorgeous, is way too expensive.

Wide-angle lens. Easy operation. Includes flash. Uses standard 35mm film.

Very expensive.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Lomography La Sardina review

Yes, this fish can really is a camera

Fun design ; Takes 35mm film ; Creative effects

Film is expensive ; Sometimes hard to tell if shutter has been released

Lomo's La Sardina is the newest camera in the analogue phenomenon's line-up. Boasting a compact size and a range of interesting designs, the La Sardina is, as the name pretty accurately suggests, shaped like a sardine can.

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Libby Plummer (pocket-lint.com)

Lomography La Sardina

When Lomography sent us a tin of sardines in the post with a message attached inviting us along to a sneak preview of its new camera, we were expecting some sort of waterproof model or perhaps even a fisheye snapper. The clue was in fact much more...

Quirky design, easy to use, wide-angle lens, variable flash

Glare on some photos, easy to knock flash switch

Overall, the Lomography La Sardina is a great little camera. You'll either love or hate the sardine tin design, but we're guessing that if vintage cameras are your thing then you won't be able to resist the kitsch element. The camera is neat and easy...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Libby Plummer (pocket-lint.com)

Lomography La Sardina hands-on - Pocket-lint

The Lomography La Sardina is the latest camera to join the lineup from the analogue specialist, and is shaped like a sardine tin. Yes, a sardine tin. We

Jun, 2011

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Lomography releases 'La Sardina Splendour'

The wide angle La Sardina Splendour, which is wrapped in hammer finish metal, has been built to 'commemorate the early days of street photography' with its design based on the 1940s sardine can-esque Kandor Candid camera and comes equipped with...

The release will be celebrated by Lomography La Sardina Splendour launch parties in Gallery Stores worldwide on April 12 - where lomographers are required to don 1940s sailor outfits on and can experience a swinging night of retro glamour....

Apr, 2012

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Lomography launches western themed La Sardina cameras

The filigree and arrow patterned 'Belle Starr' and the 'Clever Coyote' which boasts a prairie and coyote engraving, feature ultra-wide-angle lenses and are to be loaded with 35 mm film.

The manufacturer labels the La Sardina range as easy to use and for capturing shots quickly.

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by : D-Photo (dphoto.co.nz)

Lomography La Sardina ‘Marathon’ Compact Film Camera – Review

La Sardina is the latest offering from the analogue acolytes of Lomography, a 35mm film camera with a super wide-angle lens and all the fine design trappings of a sardine can.

Unique design ; Simple and fun ; Wide-angle full-frame shots

Expensive for what it is ; No flash with this version ; Plastic isn’t trustworthy

Whether or not Lomography is for you will largely depend on your susceptibility to kitsch, but don’t dismiss these cool little cameras as mere gimmick, I suspect a return to analogue roots would be a reinvigorating change of pace for many. And if...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Paul Burrows (avhub.com.au)