(TS) – Just because a camera has bellows doesn’t mean it’s vintage. Just announced today, the new Lomography Belair X 6-12 has bellows as well. It’s a portable medium-format camera that shoots auto-exposed photographs on 6×12 film — the world’s first camera to do so.
Lomography intros Belair X 6-12 Panoramic Medium Format camera
At first glance, the Belair X 6-12 should look familiar to most people that have shot with medium format before, as it’s a standard folding camera, with bellows and all. Unlike many of those folding cameras from 1900s, the Belair has a coupled light meter built in, making it much easier and quicker to use in everyday situations. You can also choose the format you like, ranging from 6×6 square format, to 6×9, or the very wide 6×12 format, which allows you to shoot between 12 and 6 photos per roll of 120 film – that might sound low if you’re used to 35mm film, but the large frames makes it worth it.
Lomography intros Belair X 6-12 Panoramic Medium Format camera
The Belair will be available in three different styles, the all black Cityslicker, the metal and brown leather Jetsetter, and the limited edition snake-skin Globe-trotter, of which only 300 will be released worldwide. All models come standard with both 90mm and 58mm lenses, that’s standard and wide-angle on medium format. We don’t currently have a local ETA or pricing info, but we’ll hopefully have more details closer to the end of the year. In the meantime, familiarise yourself with the official microsite.
Lomography intros Belair X 6-12 Panoramic Medium Format camera
Here’s a couple of shots taken with the Belair, as well as some product shots showing of it’s timeless design.
Lomography intros Belair X 6-12 Panoramic Medium Format camera
Lomography Belair X 6-12 bellows camera features:
* Exposure Area: 104 x 52mm (6×12), 78 x 52mm (6×9), 52mm x 52mm (6×6)
* Film Type: 120 Roll Film
* Interchangeable Lens Mount: 3 Bayonet Type
* Auto-exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
* Auto-Exposure range: EV4 ~ EV15
* Highest Shutter Speed: 1/125
* Lowest Shutter Speed (B Mode): Unlimited
* Film Sensitivity Supports (ASA/ISO): 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
* Battery Supply: 2×1.5V (2 x LR44)
* Multiple Exposure: Yes
* Flash Connection: X-type Synchronization Hot-shoe
* Tripod Socket Thread: Standard ¼” Tripod Socket
Lomography intros Belair X 6-12 Panoramic Medium Format camera
Lomography intros Belair X 6-12 Panoramic Medium Format camera
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