Frames Your Way with the Lomo MC-A

Let's talk framing

View in Browser The Lomo MC-A is a master of creativity, challenging you to look further, and capture more than just photos. Totally analogue, there are no menus, no megapixels. Just you, a roll of film and this marvelous metal camera with its 32 mm multi-coated glass lens, daring you to see better. Today's lesson? Framing. The quiet superpower that turns any snapshot into a masterpiece. Remember, this is analogue resistance. This is Lomography. This is the Lomo MC-A. Shop Now Lomo MC-A First Impressions "I mainly used autofocus and often locked focus before recomposing, which worked really well." —Trev Lee Remember: You're Not a Window. Move Freely. Change Your Perspective. Your secret to in-focus, well-lit frames with the Lomo MC-A is the humble half-press. Sometimes, it's ok to fear full commitment. Half-press the shutter, check your settings on the LCD Display screen then when you're happy you can commit to the shot! Set your aperture wide open (f/2.8) and focus on a close subject. The Lomo MC-A will make your subject stand out with a shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh. Get closer, no, closer than that. This camera rewards bravery. There's no zoom so just take a step closer. And another one, don't be shy. From 0.4 m, autofocus or manual zone focusing, fill the frame. From any angle, as long as it's close, see what happens when you dare to try. Want to capture lovers sharing spaghetti behind a window? Remember the glass between you and your subjects. To ensure accurate focus, switch to MF mode and select the appropriate zone-focusing distance. No need to center your subject in every frame. No where it or they are located, simply place them within the circle of the viewfinder, half press to focus and meter, move the composition to your liking (don't let go) then fire away. More Tips Await in the School One Roll, One Mission Want to change things up a bit? For your first rolls with the Lomo MC-A, how about trying these simple missions to streamline your creativity and get to know your camera. Only verticals Only reflections Only frames within frames Only waist-level shots – forget the viewfinder Shop Now "LiDAR (autofocus) can struggle when shooting through reflective glass. Thankfully, the MC-A allows you to switch to zone focusing, which is something most autofocus point and shoots simply don't offer." —The Darkroom We'd like to thank the following people for their photos: stavard, Trev Lee, ericlwoods, angelinatacinelli, Jixuan Li, wenica, charlie_cat & t0m7. Manage your subscriptions Browse our products Visit one of our stores Join our community Read our magazine Find analogue events near you Work at Lomography Lomography International: Kaiserstraße 34/12, 1070 Vienna, Austria, +43-1-899-440 Lomography USA: 68 Jay Street, Suite 415, Brooklyn, NY 11201, +1-718-422-7581 Lomography Asia Pacific: Flat B2, 6/F, Block B, Yee Lim Industrial Centre, No. 2-28 Kwai Lok Street, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, +852-2525-5417 Despite the fact that the content of this newsletter was compiled with due care we accept no warranty for the correctness, completeness and actuality of the content provided. Availability of the products featured in this newsletter may vary depending on location.