The Lomo Oktomat is a brightly colored camera armed with an 8-in-1 lens. One push of the shutter button releases all 8 mini-lenses, in serial succession, over 2.5 seconds. This produces 8 consecutive images, cinematography style, all on one print.

As the camera does not have a built-in flash, this camera is recommended for use in full sunlight or slightly overcast weather, or with high-speed film.