Lomography - Smena Symbol

Authentic, vintage piece of plastic.
The word "Smena" (Cmeha) is roughly translated into "Young Generation" in English.
It's manually operated, designed to be accessible to public and the price is inexpensive.

*Interesting fact: among those ranks of Smena enthusiasts is included Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who assassinated John F. Kennedy. Following an FBI raid on his residence, a Smena-2 was found among his possessions. As fear of Communism and conspiracy theories abounded, this Soviet camera caused quite a controversy at the time. Is there a connection? (taken from http://shop.lomography.com/smena/about.html)



1. Triplet 43 / 40mm, f/4
An excellent high-contrast glass lens. Consisting of three separate elements and an anti-glare coating, it yields exceptionally sharp images and deep, punchy colors. Created by the same Leningrad engineering team that designed our beloved Lomo LC-A Minitar lens.


2. Manually Variable Shutter Speed
A steel shutter ring cycles between the following speeds
Full Sun - 1/250 second
Partial (striped) Sun - 1/125 second
Partial (striped) Cloud - 1/60 second
Full Cloud - 1/30 second
Rain Cloud - 1/15 second
(note, this is just a guide to the light condition - don't use Smena in the rain!)
No icon - "B" setting
(this keeps the shutter open for as long as you keep the Shutter Release pressed). For extra icing on your Smena cake, each shutter speed is matched with a charming weather icon.


3. Manually Variable Aperture
Manual aperture controls enable you to select the size of your lens diaphragm opening, across the possible f-stops of f/4 (greatest possible aperture, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, and f/16 (smallest possible aperture). The greater the aperture, the more light is admitted through the lens. The smaller the aperture, the greater the possible depth of field (total amount of your image in focus).


4. Faux-Leather Carry Case
Carried around your neck or over your shoulder, this carry case keeps Smena protected and available. A bottom screw allows you to shoot right out of the case, just flip the top down and F-I-R-E. The pebble grain exterior gives you the fine feel of leather, while keeping our cow friends alive to frolic through the pastures.


5. Exposure counter
keeping track on your shoot.


Enjoy Lomo~

New Toy

I've longed for this Russian babe..

The 16 hour-home-coming trail

The farewell

Companionship

hyper-

sustenance

take a trip down memory lane

MU noob

I joined the world's richest English football club at Bukit Jalil indoor stadium, where the fans shed their sweats and cheered like roaring lions, where the magnificent Mexican dance created waves which brought umpteenth awe.
My uncle works in China press, and he got 2 free tickets to watch the MU versus Malaysia match at the Bukit Jalil indoor stadium on 18th July 2009.Plus, he also got the pass for the training session too on the day before the real match. The initial plan was like this, he planned to bring my brother to the match but because he had to leave Malaysia to Perth on 18th,so i had the triumphant time to witness the event! whoots!



Didn't go to the training session, cz nobody wanted to..

My aunt drove me and uncle to Bukit Jalil and she dropped us somewhere nearby the stadium to avoid the crowds.

On the way...my nieces must be glad that their Jiejie would be squeezed and squashed.

My roman sandals brought me to the (gladiator) arena.

330pm and the traffic

in front of the red gate, where my entrance was

100,000 capacity all-seater

Malaysia!

Manchester United!

Got a free MU merchandise!!yipieee!!

i may say the red devil's fans composed almost 90% of the audience, but the Harimau Muda team fans' spirit also captured our heart.

Sea of red.

First goal scored by Rooney.

During half time, we got free refreshment!How generous was the sponsor,but i guess it was counted in the 308.hmm..

one of the most featured player, Giggs.

Football is a family event and also bonds people regardless of races and sexes.

One fan would like to be featured as the center of attention.

After MU has won 3-2, they strolled around the field and waved to the audience.

Alex Ferguson receiving souvenir from the Sultan of Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah.

The atmosphere and the noise of the stadium came to a lower decibel when both teams entered the tunnel.Then my uncle received an sms from his colleague telling him that the Reds aren't visiting Jakarta due to the bombing incident in the city, and a re-match was called out on Monday against the Harimau Muda team.

left at 830pm

I'm here..stil here..just away for awhile

sorry for the long silence. I'm currently in KL and the only internet access is my iphone and i dont think is wise to log on the web by using Maxis.Will post more pictures and entries once i go back on Monday..Toodle!

HOME

Finally, 20:55, 4th July 2009, I touched Malaysian ground, i tasted Penang food.
So long Russia.

My 2 brothers reached home 2 hours earlier than me, one from Singapore, the other one from Perth.They met at LCCT and took the same flight to Penang. Well, i may say that this is my first time having family reunion ever since i left for Russia. My Pa and Ma were remarkably happy when they saw 3 of us, their grins just mingled with their wrinkles, which was awfully sweet. And Pa has a cool hair cut, whilst Ma's is so hip-hop.

i had a small trouble at the airport.I came home without my belongings. They are now at God-knows-where. I made a report to the lost and found counter and the pakcik ensures me that according to his experience, my lugggage is most probably in Bangkok where i made my transit bcz there were 2 unclaimed luggages at the arrival hall.I just hope noone switched luggage with me...cz there are Ruski reference books which money cannot replace with. I would just wait for their call, prolly tomorrow they can give me a respond.

Pa drove us to taste Penang delights, but i just lose the appetite to crave. Might be due to my 53 hours long run...and practically i was exhausted from travelling almost half of the globe just to reach home.



The 20 mins home-coming ride was joyous, blithe, lighthearted with teasing and jokes.

3 of us dumped all our luggages and bags at one corner, ravaging ma's dining room.

Internet.internet.internet.The ever 1st come priority.

Souvenir from Russia.

Souvenir from Brussels.

They were gone in 15mins.