How to do multiple exposures with an instant camera?

Lomography Instant cameras have a multiple exposure button or switch (labelled MX). This allows you to expose one frame as many times as you like, easily creating incredible layered effects.

On most Lomography Instant cameras you can simply press the MX button, then take as many exposures as you want. When you’re done, press the MX button again to eject the film.

You may want to use the exposure compensation button (+/- 1) in tandem with the MX button to ensure you don’t over expose your image.

The multiple exposure button is a feature of the Lomo’Instant, Lomo’Instant Automat, Lomo’Instant Automat Glass, Lomo’Instant Wide, and Lomo’Instant Square.

The Diana Instant Square has a switch, instead of a button, that slides up to turn the MX mode on, but the premise is exactly the same. While the switch is on “MX” you can press the shutter button as many times as you like without ejecting the film.

You can also use the Splitzer attachment to get even more creative with your multiple exposures. With the Splitzer on your lens, hit the multiple exposure button, and twist the Splitzer to expose a different part of your frame each time you hit the shutter release. That way you can slice and dice your frame to create surreal works of art! The Splitzer is available as part of the lens package of our instant cameras.

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