Wow, I have to say I wasn’t expecting for Lomography to come out with a medium format film camera, but here it is. Introducing the Lomography Belair X 6-12 Panoramic Medium Format Camera. Not only does this camera take 120mm film rolls, but it is also an interchangeable lens camera. There are two lenses included with the camera at the time of the introduction: The 90mm f/8 prime and the 58mm f/8 ultrawide prime. You also have the option of a panoramic 6×12 film format, a 35mm-like 6×9 film format, or a square 6×6 film format.
The collapsible bellows design allow the Belair to be relatively compact when not in use. Focusing is done in the lens and not with the bellows.
Lomography Belair X 6-12 Specifications
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: Standard X-type Synchronization Hot-shoe
Tripod Socket Thread: Standard ¼” Tripod Socket
90mm Lens Specifications
Focal length: 90mm
Maximum Aperture: f/8
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Angle of View: 65 degrees (6 x 12)
Standard 35mm equivalent Focal Length: 32mm (6 x 12)
Standard 35mm equivalent Focal Length: 40mm (6 x 9)
Standard 35mm equivalent Focal Length: 52mm (6 x 6)
Focusing Zones: 1m, 1.5m, 3m, Infinity
58mm Ultrawide Lens Specifications
Focal length: 58mm
Maximum Aperture: f/8
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Angle of View: 90 degrees (6 x 12)
Standard 35mm equivalent Focal Length: 21mm (6 x 12)
Standard 35mm equivalent Focal Length: 26mm (6 x 9)
Standard 35mm equivalent Focal Length: 35mm (6 x 6)
Focusing Zones: 1m, 1.5m, 3m, Infinity
Three Versions
Cityslicker Edition
This is the black plastic Belair edition and it’s priced at $249 USD or $174.30 USD if you pre-order before December 10th.
Jetsetter Edition
The metal edition Belair with brown leather. This one priced at $299 USD or $209.30 USD if pre-ordered.
Globetrotter Edition
This all-metal edition Belair with snake skin is limited to only 300 cameras for $349 USD or $244.30 if pre-ordered.
Sample Images
Here are some image samples taken with the Belair. You can view additional images from Lomography’s Belair Gallery