Fragile Camera is Fragile

A while back I bought a lomographic camera from OpticsPlanet. To be more specific, I bought a Lomographic Super Sampler 4 lens Film Camera.

I figured, "Heck, this seems like it could be pretty cool." So, I forked over some cash and got my camera a few weeks later. The packaging was pretty neat, and it came with a nice photo book and A ROLL OF FILM. Amazing, it's even better than seeing BATTERIES INCLUDED on a box. Of course, I just had to try it out. I took pictures of everything that moved at both speed settings just so I could develop the images. Unfortunately, most of my pictures sucked due to the lack of flash on the camera. It was a learning experience, so I just bought another roll of film and moved on. Unfortunately, (again) the camera somehow broke in my quest to get the film out. Needless to say, I was pissed. I quickly called up the Lomographic society, listed in the instructions, only to get someones personal phone. So, I decided to send them and e-mail. No response. I was stuck with a hunk of plastic that worked like crap. My only recourse, jerry-rig the hell out of it. Its a monstrosity now, but it sorta works.

Now, I hate to put down the camera, because the concept is fun. I would however recommend a better camera, maybe the one on thinkgeek. However, I would have to rate the SUPER SAMPLER as a no-go. Don't waste your money.