The Lomo’Instant Automat Schiele Edition is a limited special edition of the Lomo’Instant Automat instant camera. It was introduced together with the LomoApparat Schiele Edition in July 2024. The design features works of art by the Austrian artist Egon Schiele.
Camera functions
The Lomo’Instant Automat is an instant camera that is characterized by its fully automatic exposure control. Aperture, shutter speed and flash are automatically adjusted to the ambient conditions to ensure optimal exposure. This makes the camera particularly easy to use and enables even inexperienced photographers to take great shots.
The Lomo’Instant Automat has various functions and accessories for creative design options. Included lens attachments enable fisheye, wide-angle and close-up shots. Experimental photographers can achieve artistic effects with multiple exposures and long exposures of up to 30 seconds.
The camera is powered by two CR2 batteries (eBay / Amazon*), the remote control requires a CR1632 battery.
Instant films for the Lomo’Instant Automat
The Lomo’Instant Automat uses Instax Mini films made by Fujifilm. These films are available separately and are not included with the camera. Fujifilm offers both color films (eBay / Amazon*) and the Instax Mini Monochrome* for black and white photography. The color films are available in various special editions. One film cassette contains ten images.
Egon Schiele
Egon Schiele (1890-1918) was an Austrian painter and draftsman who is one of the most important representatives of Expressionism. His works, often erotic and provocative, are characterized by angular lines, distorted perspectives and expressive colors. They often depict nude figures in intimate or vulnerable poses and express both beauty and pain.
Schiele was part of Viennese Modernism and was heavily influenced by Gustav Klimt. He was a member of the Neukunstgruppe and his works are often classified as Expressionism. His depictions of sexuality led to conflicts with society. Schiele died of the Spanish flu at the age of 28.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Instant camera |
| Film format | Fuji Instax Mini |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 62 mm x 46 mm |
| Focal length | 60 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 30 cm / 0.984 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Filter thread | 43 mm |
| Exposure times | 1/250 second to 8 seconds, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Exposure compensation | ± 1EV |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Double and/or multiple exposure function | Yes |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash range | 9 Meter / 29.53 Feet |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | No |
| Wireless remote control | Yes |
| Power supply | 2x CR2 batteries |
| Country of production | China |
FAQ about the Lomo’Instant Automat Schiele
What type of film does the Lomo'Instant Automat Schiele Edition use?
It uses Fujifilm Instax Mini films, available separately in color or black and white. Each cartridge contains ten exposures.
How is the exposure controlled on this instant camera?
The Lomo'Instant Automat features fully automatic exposure control. The aperture, shutter speed, and flash are automatically adjusted for optimal results.
Does the Schiele Edition instant camera offer creative shooting options?
Yes, it includes lens attachments for fisheye, wide-angle, and close-up shots. Multiple exposures and long exposures (up to 30 seconds) are also possible.
What is the power source for the Lomo'Instant Automat and its remote control?
The camera runs on two CR2 batteries, while the remote requires a CR1632 battery.
What makes the Lomo'Instant Automat Schiele Edition special?
It's a limited edition featuring artwork by Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele, making it a collector's item for photography and art enthusiasts.