1980: The Cosina CX-2 is released
1982: The first complete working sample of the LOMO LC-A is finished in St Petersburg, Russia (then the Soviet Union) Read on
1984: The Lomo Kompakt Automat goes into mass-production and is introduced in the Soviet Union
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1991: A group of Austrian students "discover" the LOMO LC-A in Prague, and so their passion for relentless shooting with it begins. Read on
1992: The Lomographic Society International is founded as a non-profit society
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1994: All camera production at LOMO PLC is stopped, including the LOMO LC-A in December 1994
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1995-1997: The future of the LOMO LC-A is negotiated in St Petersburg
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1997: LOMO LC-A production is secured and restarts in St Petersburg
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2005: Russian LOMO LC-A production ultimately ends
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2006: The Made-in-China LOMO LC-A+ is released in September
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2008 LOMO Lc-a Book is released
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2009 Lomographers worldwide cele- brate the LOMO LC-A's 25th Anniversary Read on
RUSSIAN PRECISION
The vision of the LC-A was simple - a miniaturized, automatic camera meant to provide the masses with a reliable workhorse for everyday photography. However, dig a little deeper and you will begin to see the true value of the gorgeous treasure. The LC-A's incredibly sexy 'Minitar 1" lens, designed by LOMO's revered Professor Radionov captures exceptionally vivid images in an all-seeing wide angle view. Its innovative auto-exposure capability, usually only available on very expensive professional cameras, allows the LOMO to function in all lighting conditions and to blow your mind at nightime with beautiful infusions of colors and light. The compact shape of the LC-A makes it a pleasure to take the LOMO everywhere, and its strong metal construction - intoxicating with the aroma of old-fashioned Russian workmanship - empowers the LOMO to be a loyal companion for years to come.