Some says it’s probably the best thing since sliced bread nachos and beer … a 35mm back for the Diana+/Diana F+ cameras! Without thinking twice, I ordered one and shoved it onto my Diana F+ for some 35mm fun on it. With a roll of expired Superia 400, I took some random shots around my office and on my way to lunch. I chose to test out using the pano format mask with sprocket holes this time and also it’s the first time I’m using the so-called ‘closeup lens’ for the Diana+.
Look what too much booze has done to me … I forgot what was the required distance from the subject when I used it. Only a couple of closeups turned out okay.
Scanning them with the sprocket holes is a real pain, as I had to place the film strip carefully into the 120 film holder and making sure it’s straight. I know it can be rotated in Photoshop but I hate doing too much work.
And the verdict? I love the 35mm back, since now I can be trigger happy when using my Diana+ but of course I’ve to bear with the troublesome scanning. As for the closeup lens … forget it. It requires you to adhere to the recommended fixed distance from the subject, and that’s way too troublesome. Save your money for beer instead! 😉
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