# Little Lomo Cameras The Lomography Diana Mini is a Vintage-Inspired Micro Camera By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-diana-mini1 References: [microsites.lomography](http://microsites.lomography.com/dianamini/galleries) & [microsites.lomography](http://microsites.lomography.com/dianamini/) Not only is the Diana Mini really cute and small (also making it super convenient), it has major creative power. Although at first glance, it may look like a toy because of its plastic design, the Diana Mini takes beautiful, vintage-inspired photos. With this little plastic camera, you can create vintage-quality photos comparable to the ones in your parents' black and white photo albums. The Diana Mini comes from the original Diana F+, which first appeared in the 1960s. But unlike the original Diana, which used 120 film, the Diana Mini uses 35mm film--which you can find just about anywhere. It has a lot of great features, like the ability to switch from square to half-frame. You can have two images on one photo, giving you the potential to take up to 72 images on one roll of film. Other features of the Diana Mini include a tripod mount, cable relase attachment (because everyone loves taking pictures of themselves), and four different focal possibilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Micro Camera Trend:** The popularity of small cameras like the Diana Mini presents opportunities for manufacturers to create more micro cameras with creative features. - **Vintage-inspired Photography Trend:** There is a growing trend of people seeking out vintage-style photos, creating opportunities for businesses to develop products and services that offer this aesthetic. - **Film Photography Trend:** The resurgence of film photography has presented opportunities for companies to develop new and innovative film cameras and accessories for a new generation of photographers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography Industry:** The popularity of the Diana Mini camera highlights opportunities for existing photography companies and start-ups to create and market new camera models with unique features. - **Retail Industry:** The growing trend of vintage-inspired photography presents opportunities for retailers to offer more traditional photography equipment and accessories, such as film and film cameras. - **Fashion Industry:** The demand for retro styles, such as vintage-inspired photography, creates opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate this aesthetic into their branding and product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Collectible Mini Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-mini-cam.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instax-mini-99.md) - [Celebratory Analog Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-classics.md) - [Spec-Driven Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-lomo-mca.md) - [Revived Analog Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomo-mca.md) - [Travel-Ready Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-instant-automat-camera.md) - [Intuitive Double-Exposure Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-snapic-a1.md) - [Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomo-instant-wide-glass.md)