Film photography has been enjoying a remarkable resurgence over the past few years, but that renewed enthusiasm has also pushed the prices of good second-hand 35mm cameras increasingly higher.
Thankfully, manufacturers are beginning to respond with genuinely new analog cameras, and Lomography's Lomo MC-A has now received one of the biggest endorsements yet after being named the EISA Analog Camera 2026-2027.
The Lomo MC-A is a compact 35mm film camera that bridges the gap between the simplicity of a point-and-shoot and the control offered by more traditional enthusiast cameras. Its solid metal construction gives it a more premium feel than many modern film cameras, while the option to shoot automatically or manually should appeal to complete beginners and experienced photographers alike.
At the heart of the camera is Lomography's Minitar II 32mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens, paired with autofocus and support for DX-coded film. EISA praised the lens for delivering sharp images, while the 32mm focal length should make it particularly well suited to everyday photography, travel and street shooting, where having something small and quick to use can make all the difference.
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However, the MC-A is not simply about recreating the film cameras of the past. Lomography has packed in several features designed to encourage experimentation, including a built-in optical viewfinder, multiple-exposure shooting and an integrated flash with creative effects filters. That combination feels very much in keeping with Lomography's philosophy of making film photography fun, accessible and slightly unpredictable.
What makes this award particularly interesting is what it says about the state of analog photography in 2026. For years, photographers wanting a serious 35mm camera have largely had to rely on decades-old second-hand equipment, often at increasingly inflated prices.
Cameras such as the Lomo MC-A suggest that this could finally be changing, and if more manufacturers continue to invest in brand-new film cameras, photographers may no longer have to look backwards to enjoy shooting analog.
