Given a rebirth in 1992, the Lomo lc-a camera is again sent to the chopping block - The Lomo Russian Factory has stopped producing it's infamous Lomo LC-A. THE SUNRISE OF LOMOGRAPHY The whole Lomographic phenomenon began on a sunny St. Petersburg morning back in 1982 // ... It was decided - every respectable Communist should have a LOMO KOMPAKT AUTOMAT of their own; a unique and compact dynamo with the ability to adapt to all situations and provide full documentation of their lives and loves in the USSR. ...The vision of the LC-A was simple - a miniaturized, automatic camera meant to provide the masses with a reliable workhorse for everyday photography. However, dig a little deeper and you will begin to see the true value of the gorgeous treasure. The LC-A's incredibly sexy 'Minitar 1" lens, designed by LOMO's revered Professor Radionov captures exceptionally vivid images in an all-seeing wide angle view. ....A change of scene. Prague in May 1991. A handful of restless Viennese students, are cruising though the capital in great early summer spirits, enjoying the new-found Czech democracy. By this year, the LC-A's days in the sunshine were coming to a close. Weakened by flashy imports from Asia, the LC-A was out of production and available only at quirky, old-school camera shops. It was at an establishment such as this, where the Viennese students happened upon the adorable LOMO LC-A, and bought a couple for fun. ...Back in Vienna they soon had the whole bag of film developed at the trusty corner supermarket ... and received a real surprise: Thousands of amusing, sad, garish shots of their little tour, wonderful focused and unfocussed images fresh from life in the Czech Republic. The images were amazing, dazzling all those present with a crushing sense of excitement; the likes of which they had never felt before. ...After seeing the incredible photographs, friends, relatives, and strangers on the streets all demanded LOMO cameras of their own! Soon, the best sources (and worst-guarded security posts) of the former Eastern Bloc were employed for the clandestine import of these little wonders. In 1992, the Lomographic Society (Lomographische Gesellschaft) was founded in Vienna, with the aim of spreading the message of LOMOGRAPHY throughout the globe. read full history at lomography.com