Lomography has announced the Lomo MC-A, a new 35mm format point-and-shoot film camera, available for preorder in black or silver for $549, with deliveries scheduled before December 24th.
The device features a fixed 32mm f/2.8 autofocusing glass lens, a metal body, and a manual film-advance lever. The MC-A includes a built-in flash and provides multiple shooting modes beyond simple point-and-shoot operation, offering full manual exposure control, an automatic mode, and an aperture-priority mode. Additionally, the camera supports manual zone focusing and allows for multi-exposure captures on a single frame, positioning it as a tool for street photography and daily use.
The camera’s power system is a key feature, powered by a CR2 battery, with a rechargeable unit included that charges via a USB-C port. For flexibility, the camera remains compatible with standard disposable CR2 batteries. The Lomo MC-A enters a market with other recent film camera releases, such as the Pentax 17, but differs as a full-format 35mm camera, unlike the half-frame Pentax 17.
This format difference means the MC-A will produce images with more resolution. In comparison, the Pentax 17’s half-frame design allows for up to 72 exposures per roll of film. The Lomo MC-A costs $50 more than the Pentax 17 and weighs 42 grams more. The camera package includes several creative accessories, such as a Splitzer lens attachment, which enables users to split multiple exposures onto the same frame, and a set of flash gels designed to add color effects to the built-in flash.
The camera’s body is inscribed with the slogan: “Everybody is equal before the lens — and behind it.” According to the company, the camera will be manufactured in small batches. With its array of features and accessories, the Lomo MC-A is poised to appeal to film photography enthusiasts.
