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I shot 15 rolls with the Lomo MC-A. Here's why it's not my cup of tea

Main reason: It's hit or miss, with a problematic film advancer mechanism, which is the only mechanism a film camera cannot fail.

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Raf Lopes (CameraClara)
Jan 09, 2026
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I recently got my hands on the highly anticipated Lomo MC-A. I brought it to a trip to the West Coast, shot more than 15 rolls, and after developing them, I decided to return the camera. This post explains why.

The lens is quite good, with nice background separation. I’d say it’s the best lens on any Lomography camera to date.
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