Lomography · Compact
Lomo LC-A+
The camera that started the Lomography movement: a fast, pocketable zone-focus compact famous for saturated colors, strong vignetting and unpredictable charm.
~$180–320 typical used price · updated 2026-09-23
01Quick character
Editorial guidance, not lab measurements — examples vary, and film & processing change the result.
02Best for
Use cases: Street · Everyday · Parties
Control: Point and shoot
Beginner friendly: 4/5
Portability: 5/5
What it feels like
A compact with zone focus focusing and automatic exposure — The camera that started the Lomography movement: a fast, pocketable zone-focus compact famous for saturated colors, strong vignetting and unpredictable charm.
03Key specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Camera type | Compact |
| Lens | 32mm f/2.8 |
| Focusing | Zone focus |
| Exposure | Automatic |
| Flash | None built-in; PC sync |
| Production | 2006–2024 |
Known buying issues
- Aging light meter on early LC-A bodies
- Light seals wear out and leak
- Zone focus takes practice to nail
04Used buying checklist
- Test all four zone-focus positions
- Check lens for haze or scratches
- Verify meter responds to light changes
When possible, test a camera before buying — or buy from sellers with real return policies.
05Film pairings
Recommendations, not guarantees — exposure, processing and scanning change the final look.
Kodak Gold 200
Warm, punchy daylight colors that push the LC-A's vibrant rendering.
Kodak ColorPlus 200
An affordable everyday match for that classic lomo color pop.
06Current price options
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