Summary
- Two new editions: Starlight and Ultra Violet.
- 1:3 panoramic format with 18 exposures per 35 mm roll.
- 30 mm lens, f/10.8 or f/16, with 1/100 s and Bulb shutter modes.
- Multiple exposures, hot shoe, tripod mount and battery-free operation.
Lomography has introduced two new color editions of the 35 mm panoramic Sprocket Rocket, Starlight and Ultra Violet, retaining its distinctive 1:3 frame and exposure across the film sprocket holes.
The Sprocket Rocket debuted in 2011 as a wide-angle 35 mm panoramic camera designed specifically to use the full width of the film, including the sprocket holes. Lomography states that each roll produces 18 panoramic exposures.
Creative control over the film
Special scrolling knobs allow the film to move forward and backward, giving photographers direct control for multiple exposures and frame remixing. The camera also includes a Bulb mode for long exposures, a hot shoe for external flash and a tripod mount.
The panoramic image exposes the entire width of 35 mm film, including the perforations. An optional frame insert is supplied for photographers who prefer panoramas without visible sprocket holes.
Technical specifications
| Film | 35 mm |
| Focal length | 30 mm |
| Available apertures | f/10.8, f/16 |
| Shutter speeds | 1/100 s (N), Bulb (B) |
| Multiple exposures | Yes |
| Flash connection | Hot shoe |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release | No |
| Exposures | 18 panoramic, 1:3 ratio |
| Battery | Not required |
The Sprocket Rocket is fully mechanical and requires no batteries. The official product page also lists focusing zones from 0.6 m to infinity and a 106° field of view for the 30 mm lens.
Price and availability
On Lomography’s German European store, both the Starlight and Ultra Violet editions are listed at €49.00 each and were available to order when checked on September 20, 2026.
More about the Starlight here and the Ultra Violet here.
What we think
The Starlight and Ultra Violet editions do not change the core Sprocket Rocket concept; they add two new visual choices to a niche camera aimed at photographers who want true 35 mm panoramas, visible film perforations and hands-on multiple-exposure experimentation.
Frequently asked questions
What film does the Sprocket Rocket use?
It accepts any 35 mm film.
How many photos does it take per roll?
Lomography specifies 18 panoramic exposures per roll in a 1:3 aspect ratio.
Can the sprocket holes be hidden?
Yes. An optional frame insert is included for panoramas without exposed sprocket holes.
Does it need batteries?
No. The camera operates without batteries.
