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Diana Instant Back+

Diana meets the world of instant photography

Create the distinctive Diana effect in one moment, then watch it develop instantly in front of your very eyes, the next! The Diana Instant Back+ steals the show as the ultimate accessory through combining the world of Diana+ creative possibilities with the immediate gratification of Polaroid-style photography! With the Diana+’s experimental features and ever-growing collection of accessories, whether you’re into Fisheye, close-up, the Splitzer, Colorsplashing or even pinhole… you can now shoot them all, instantly!

Diana+ 35mm Back

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The Diana Instant back+ was developed by Lomography Japan. It’s the first, and only, time the Fujifilm Instax Mini format has been used in this innovative way! You’ll be pleased to know, Fujifilm Instax Mini is in constant production and easily available for your Diana Instant Back+ adventures on shop.lomography.com!





Instant Back+ Highlights

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Instructions – How to use

[1] battery chamber
[2] power switch
[3] rear door
[4] correction lens
[5] film push switch
[6] film counter
[7] tripod ears

Loading the film

  1. Open the Rear Door [3] and place a fresh Instax pack into place.
  2. Make sure that the built-in darkslide which says “Do Not Press Here” is facing the lens.
  3. If you see a yellow mark in the lower right corner, it means that it’s installed properly.

Installing the Back

  1. Remove your Diana F+’s Rear Door.
  2. Remove the 120 film plate on the bottom of the camera – it’s the plastic strip that holds the film roll and take-up spool in place. Remove the take-up spool, too. Keep them – you’ll need them later!
  3. Install the Correction Lens [4]. To do this, click it into place right behind the camera’s shutter, with the lens facing forward. To remove this later, pinch its two plastic “ears” and pull it out.
  4. Fit the Back onto the rear of your Diana F+. Lock it into place using the same lock switch that you use to lock the regular Diana F+ door.
  5. Now you’re one step away from making your first shot! Press the film ejection button to eject the protective dark slide inside the film pack. Remember: removing the Back will expose the film, so you have to finish the entire Instax film pack before you remove the Back!

Shooting Photos

  1. Check to see if the Power Switch is set to “On.”
  2. Shoot your Diana F+ as usual, with all of your focus, aperture, and shutter settings in place.
  3. After shooting your image, press the Film Push Switch [5] ONCE. The film will slowly eject.
  4. You’ll notice that the Film Counter [6] will go down by one. This means you’re ready to shoot again!

Tips:

  1. Make sure you install the correction lens! Its main job is to extend the focal length.
  2. At 800 ISO, Fuji Instax film is a bit too fast for daytime Diana F+ shooting. The Correction Lens [4] will adjust itself to 400 ISO, so keep this in mind for excellent exposures!
  3. Use your Diana F+ as usual, with your favorite settings. Experiment with Diana F+ lenses for more amazing options!
  4. Take note that the Instax image is smaller than a full-frame Diana F+ image, so remember to keep your subject close to the center – as a bit of the top and bottom will be cropped off. This also applies to ALL of the Diana+ lenses and their respective viewfinders.
  5. Try shooting long exposures, multiple exposures, and pinhole shots!
  6. Use the tripod ‘ears’ [7] to ensure shake-free shots. Perfect for long-exposures and pinhole shooting.
  7. For more brilliant shots, use the Diana F+ flash or the Lomography Ringflash.

After Shooting

  1. Before removing the Back, make sure that you’ve finished the entire pack of Instax film.
  2. Turn the Power Switch [2] to OFF to save batteries.
  3. Remove the Correction Lens [4] and keep it in a safe place. Remove the batteries to keep them fresh.
  4. Again, make sure that the Power Switch [2] is turned OFF; otherwise the film may accidentally eject if you place the camera onto a table or into a bag.

Care & Warranty

  1. Clean the lenses with proper lens solution and soft cloth.
  2. Never force the lens on or off the camera.
  3. Cover the lenses when not in use.

Your Diana Instant Back+ includes a 2-year warranty against any manufacturer defects.
In the event of a defect, the Lomographic Society will repair or replace the item at our
discretion. For warranty service, please contact your closest Lomographic Office.

Diana+ Instant Back Specification

The Diana+ Instant Back is fully compatible with the Diana+ System (all lenses and accessories). The correction lens (which adjusts the focus for all Diana+ lenses) must be installed before attaching the Back and the film.

Package Includes:

Technical Specification:
Exposure Dimension: 46mm x 62mm
Length to focal plate extended: 12mm
Correction lens for extended focal length: included in package and required
EV variation of Correction lens: -1 EV
Batteries: 2x CR2 (6V) (batteries not included)
Film Ejection mode: one touch ejection
Power on/off switch: yes
Power light up indication: yes
Film Counter: yes (LED Light)
Tripod Mount: yes
Tripod ‘ears” – Create a firm base for steady shooting
Film type: Fujifilm Instant Mini Film (must be purchased separately)
Photos per pack: 10 (film must be purchased separately)

Note: Fujifilm Instax Mini is 800 ISO – after installing the correction lens, the exposure value will drop to 1 stop. This means that you should treat the film as 400 ISO when shooting.

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