GO FISH

Lomography + Rob Ryan = Love.

It’s said that goldfish have a memory span of approximately three seconds, but you can get much more out of cool moments with this fisheye lens camera from Lomography.

The analog photography company teamed up with the British artist Rob Ryan to come up with a new limited edition shell. The result, much like Ryan’s paper-cut pieces, is as charming as it is bright. Birds and flowers remind you to “Savour the Day” as you snap away, and in case the lime green lens doesn’t put you in a better mood, the motivational motto on the back of the camera should do the trick.

It’s not the first time Ryan has collaborated on a project—he previously teamed up with Paul Smith on a series of prints and tees and with Erasure on an album cover—but this 170 degree camera might be our favorite. You don’t need to remember to pick up special film (this one takes 35mm), a case (it’s got a wrist strap), or a flash (it’s built in). You don’t even need to search to find it—Urban Outfitters is the exclusive stockist. Just don’t forget to take off the lens cap before you start shooting.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

$58 at urbanoutfitters.com.



This story was published on November 25, 2009.