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holga-what model?
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I love 6×6, so I’m thinking for while now to get one, but when I’ve seen the range… :roll: The main question is the lens, plastic or glass? I can imagine, there will be difference in the “mood” of the pictures? I don’t think I need flash, but who knows, might be handy once a while and it won’t be any harm to have a model with built-in flash I suppose. Any advice lomofolks ? :D
Not really sure if I can offer much help…
But, a glass lens on a Holga seems a bit posh to me. I think the quality may be slightly better, but I’m not really sure.
Have you had a look on any of the groups on flickr?I have very recently started to use a 120 Holga (had been using a 35mm model) but the edges of this lens are all scratched (by the previous owner), haven’t made any prints from it yet, so I’m not really sure what they are going to look like.
Anyway, I’d go for plastic. Unless you feel a bit posh, in which case glass might be better.
Sinead.
I have both glass and plastic models and to be honest there isn’t much of a difference between them in terms of image quality.
I recommend the bog-standard 120N. You won’t use the built in flash on the ‘F” series ones all that often and if you do need flash the “N” has a hotshoe anyway.
Also, if you don’t want to get fleeced, stay away from anything that has “lomographic” written on the box. The ones in the simple blue and black box are exactly the same camera but way cheaper.
Can’t help with the choice of what to buy as I don’t have a notion but in terms of where to buy:
This chappie on eBay has a good selection of Holga kits and bits – I bought mine here. Arrived in about 6-7 working days:
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/holga_universal_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ
I also seen it mentioned here recently that Gunns have some kits in stock.
J
Thanks for the replies folks! I wasn’t worried about quality at all, was just wondering about the atmosphere of the picture, as I thought the plastic lens will give me actually better result that way :) No, I don’t want another posh camera Sinead, I already have DSLR :lol: So I’ll go for the simple model 120N as Dave recommended :) Thanks for the link John, I remember someone mentioned Gunns. I might ask there first.
The plain standard e-bay Holga is what I use, I have had a few but the lens on the current suits my style of photography, has a really nice central sharp spot. I also have a modified one which I won with cable realease two real f- stops and a close focusing option but the lens never performs, soft all over. Its really a matter of luck.
You do have to work hard with it to get the images. Keep in mind lot of photographers put a few rolls of film through are disappointed with the early results and give up. You need to persist to get the results.The model which Gunns have in stock is the standard 120N for €49 as fas as I know. Very good value compared to other places that stock them in Ireland.
I agree with Eddie, you need to practice a bit to get the hang of it but it will grow on you. I only first used one in December and made a complete mess of the focusing but I’ve been getting better resutls since.
Eddie wrote:
You do have to work hard with it to get the images. Keep in mind lot of photographers put a few rolls of film through are disappointed with the early results and give up. You need to persist to get the results.
I’d agree with that too. I started using a 35mm Holga in May, and it has taken me a while to figure a few things out about it.
Like, they really do love nice bright light. There is something kinda magic about it when it all works well though.I’m just about to finish my first roll of film in the 120 Holga… I’m a little bit excited!
Thanks everyone :) I’ve got one in Gunns today,wouldn’t be bothered to get one from hong kong in this case. Took the holga out of the box and my first thought was: the real “fun” can start now! :shock: What I experienced with film untill now was probably nothing compare to this camera. Next level can be only shoebox with pinhole in it. They had to open the box in the shop to check if is really one in it, no difference weight-wise between empty and full one :D One thing I know for sure, I’m not going to give up :wink: I can’t wait to give it a go..
Best of luck with it Thomas. Do a bit of research on the subject matter it most suits, Flickr is a good place to start. One word of warning, the silver locking slides that hold the back on are quite weak and will open easily spoiling your film if this happens. I lock mine using the sticky velcro that you get in the likes of Hickeys. I also black out the red plastic film counter at the back to prevent light leaks i use velcro again and remove it as I move the film on. For mono Fuji Neopan 400 is best as its easier to see in low light when winding on. look forward to eeing your results.
I sense a Holga specific PI meet in the offing ;-)
Must be quite a few people on the site that own them now.
Tom, Check this place out for tips and tricks : http://www.squarefrog.co.uk/
Thanks again folks,
those locking slides are weak alright Eddie, I’ll use the tape as well. I’m not going to prevent any light leaks for the first roll, just to see how is it.
Good idea Expresbro :D that would be fun.
Thats great link Dave, thanks a lot!
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