Lomographic Colorsplash Flash for 35MM Cameras by Lomography
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Digital camera reviews of Lomographic Colorsplash Flash for 35MM Cameras
Digital camera Review: Colorsplash Flash on a Diana+
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this flash to use on my Diana+ after becoming frustrated with the colored gel inserts for the standard Diana F+ flash.
I was happy to find that the Colorsplash Flash does work with the Diana+ using the hot shoe adapter. It is significantly less bulky than the standard Diana F+ flash, charges in half the time, has a very convenient ON/OFF toggle (especially compared to the standard F+ flash), and has a very handy system for switching out the colored gels. While definitely a welcome upgrade, the Colorsplash does have a couple of downsides.
When attached to the Diana+ (with the hot shoe adapter), the viewfinder adapter cannot also be connected to the camera. So, if you're using the wide angle lens, you won't be able to use the included viewfinder.
The other downside to the Colorsplash Flash is that only TWO of the available four flash colors -- which are clear, red, blue, and yellow by default -- can be swapped out. The real problem here is that the blue and yellow gels are permanently affixed to the unit and only the red and clear (standard flash) slots are swappable.
Still, it's a great unit and a significant upgrade over the default Diana F+ flash.
Digital camera Review: Cute but not well put together
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm a big fan of Lomography and have two of their cameras. However, this item shipped broken to me--the color gels had shifted, and one of the slots to put/change the gels hadn't even been machined properly. When I called the NYC Lomography store for instructions on how to fix it, the thing fell apart. I have a replacement on its way (this was a gift), but this one really is for diehard hobbyists who don't mind spending money on something made like junk. Now, I've played around with these before and when the flash WORKS, it's lots of fun. However, changing the gels can be a pain and if/when the two "preset" gels slip, they are almost impossible to reposition without taking the whole thing apart (as I had been instructed to do) which results in lots of small, fragile parts spilling all over the place.Digital camera Review: Didn't work for my Holga 135
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this specifically for my Holga 135 but because of the low-profile of the flash, it doesn't fit on the Holga 135 - the winder on the camer is too tall. My other Holga has in integrated flash, and my Diana comes with a flash, therefore I am not able to use this at all. I wish I knew about this problem before I bought it. This is the second Holga-related mis-match I've bought. Kind of a drag.Digital camera Review: Fun Fun Fun
Summary: 5 Stars
this little flash is the most fun you'll ever have. comes with a dozen different colors to choose from and it can be used even off of your camera. its ridiculously lightweight. fits in a pocket!!!! I've had alot of fun with it. If you have a Lomo LC-A it can do some weird other stuff aswell. check www.lomography.com for more details.Digital camera Review: Fun flash
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a nice flash for messing around with. It only uses one AA battery and charges pretty fast. Fits standard hot shoe.