{
  "id": 7868041,
  "title": "Film borders are trending. This $69 compact camera captures the real thing, using every millimeter of film, including the iconic retro sprocket borders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/film-borders-are-trending-this-69-compact-camera-captures-the-real",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T14:51:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/film-cameras/film-borders-are-trending-this-usd69-compact-camera-captures-the-real-thing-using-every-millimeter-of-film-including-the-iconic-retro-sprocket-borders"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new recreation of the Lomography Sprocket Rocket is generating buzz online, aiming to capture authentic film frames down to the iconic sprocket borders. The compact camera, priced at $69, shoots panoramic 3:1 images on 35mm film rolls, utilizing 18 exposures per roll. Unlike traditional cameras, the Sprocket Rocket reveals sprocket holes throughout the frame, offering a unique retro aesthetic. Lomography has refreshed the camera with two new models – Starlight and Ultra Violet, featuring space-inspired metallic silver and deep purple finishes. Maintaining its mechanical nature, the camera has a 30mm lens with variable aperture settings (f/10.8 or f/16) and shutter speeds (1/100 or bulb). A hot shoe slot allows for external flash attachment, and an optional frame insert helps maintain a clean border for those who prefer it.",
  "summary": "The Lomography Sprocket Rocket is a camera designed to use that iconic film border as more space for the photo",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}