Thursday 24 March 2011

Playing around with Hipstamatic lenses

There are so many virtual lenses, films and even flashes available for the Hipstamatic app that I am bewildered as to which one to choose half the time. Lately I mostly shoot using the app's randomise feature. The results of this on-going experiment are here.

Except that some films are colour and some are black and white, the main difference to the image provided by the choice of virtual film is the frame. Most films have distinct border effects.

The choice of lens has a much stronger bearing on the image. The lenses have distinct optical and colour effects built in. The Salvador 84 lens is especially notable for having a kaleidoscope-like mirror effect.

I shot some images today using each of the lenses I have. The image is simply a view through the patterned glass of my front door. I used Blanko virtual film for every image as it has a neutral border. Here are the results.

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1. Salvador 84


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2. Melodie


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3. Tejas


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4. Chunky


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5. Bettie XL


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6. Roboto Glitter


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7. Lucifer VI


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8. Helga Viking



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9. Kaimal Mark II


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10. Jimmy


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11. John S

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