10 Steps to Better Photography with the Belair Cameras

Having the distinction of being the world’s first 6×12 auto-exposure medium format camera, the Belair X 6-12 combines professional grade photography with ease of use. In this week’s installment, we list down a few ways you can improve your photography with it.

Equipped with automatic shutter system just like with the LC-A+, the Belair X 6-12 then allows you to simply focus on making the perfect shot.

With the Belair X 6-12 you can take breathtaking 6×12 panoramas… and 6×6 squares, and 6×9 regular photographs. Yes, all three sizes in one medium format camera, so feel free to experiment!

Or if you want, you can switch formats altogether easily—from 120 to panoramic, sprocketed 35mm with the Belair X 6-12 35mm Back (or with this hack)…

… or to instant format with the Belair Instant Back.

Change perspectives from time to time by switching between the 90mm and 58mm lenses, which come with every Belair. Or for exceptionally sharp images, use the Belairgon 114mm f/8 lens, available separately.

Take beautiful long exposures and create light paintings with the Belair’s B (Bulb) setting.

Go crazy with multiple exposures!

Create your very own splitzer for the Belair and have fun splicing and dicing your photos. Here's how.

Capture pro-looking portraits with the Belair and a flash of your choice.

The Belair boasts of an extensive ISO range from 50-1600—meaning, you can use the Belair under practically any lighting condition and with your favorite film!

Got any of your own Belair X 6-12 shooting tips? This is by no means a definitive list so do add yours in the comments section below!

Amp up your photography with Lomography and other cameras! Check out the 10 Steps to Better Photography series in the Lomography Magazine.

written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-20 #gear #tutorials #tipster #lomography-belair-x-6-12 #10-steps-to-better-photography