Lomography SuperSampler2000

History

The SuperSampler was introduced in 2000 as Lomography's second multi-lens sequential camera, following the ActionSampler (1999). Where the ActionSampler used a 2×2 grid for quick action capture, the SuperSampler was designed around panoramic landscape and time-lapse applications, with the horizontal strip format lending itself to sweeping scenes, horizon-line compositions, and slow-motion time studies.

The timing mode dial — offering 0.2s to 5s between exposures — was the key innovation over the ActionSampler. At 5 seconds, the camera becomes a slow-motion sampler capable of showing movement and change on a human rather than action timescale. A SuperSampler Flash variant with built-in flash was later introduced.

The camera remains available in Lomography's catalog as of 2026.

Why It Matters

The SuperSampler offers a different temporal vocabulary from the ActionSampler. The panoramic strip format and adjustable timing enable narrative sequences — a person walking toward camera over 5 seconds, a sunset moving through 2 seconds, a crowd shifting over 0.5 seconds. The camera is simple to use and produces a distinctive panoramic-strip image format not easily replicated with standard cameras.

Lenses & Accessories

Four fixed plastic lenses in a horizontal row; none interchangeable. A SuperSampler Flash variant includes a built-in flash. Accessories: Lomography strap and soft case. The camera accepts 35mm film cassettes via standard loading.

Sample Photographers / Notable Use

• Used in landscape and travel photography for panoramic sequence strips.
• Adopted in dance and performance documentation for slow-motion timing modes.
• Featured in Lomography galleries and exhibitions demonstrating time-based photographic sequencing.

References

• Lomography: SuperSampler
• Camera-Wiki: Lomography SuperSampler

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