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11/09/2007 11:54:09 PM · #1 |
Calumet photo is advertising a Holga 120N medium format camera with 5 rolls of b/w film for 40 bucks.
Realizing that for 40 bucks this thing is probably a complete piece of garbage, I was just wondering what draw their might be to it. I'm tempted to pick it up because I need to go to their shop anyway and it's so cheap - what can I expect as far as images? How would this stack up against my dslr? Is it a complete waste of time or worth playing with?
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11/09/2007 11:58:40 PM · #2 |
Good stuff on it here
//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holga
Your dSLR will blow it away in image quality. |
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11/10/2007 12:00:18 AM · #3 |
| Hmm thanks, bullet dodged. |
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11/10/2007 12:05:21 AM · #4 |
If you're the kind of guy that likes to drive around in 60s vintage VW bugs, Holga is for you. It's a cult thing.
R.
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11/10/2007 12:55:24 AM · #5 |
If you're feeling very artsy-fartsy (emphasis on the fartsy) get it... or find one of the PS actions or filters.
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11/10/2007 01:08:03 AM · #6 |
| I've got a holga and its just a fun camera. I use it pretty often when I want to have a camera that I don't care if it gets destroyed. I got mine for $20 at B@H. Never expect results similar to your dslr. All your shots are always going to be soft. And only one shutter and one aperture can get annoying. |
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11/10/2007 01:10:46 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
If you're feeling very artsy-fartsy (emphasis on the fartsy) get it... or find one of the PS actions or filters. |
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Leroys BACK! wooo hoooo! good to see your twisted ass!
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11/10/2007 01:18:04 AM · #8 |
The holga isn't a 'real' camera.. it's more like a pinhole with a faster shutter speed.
Altough, you can get a Bronica 6x6 (SQ/SQA/etc) pretty cheaply nowadays. That's a real system and you can get technically good results out of it, unlike the Holga |
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11/10/2007 01:30:59 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
The holga isn't a 'real' camera.. it's more like a pinhole with a faster shutter speed.
Altough, you can get a Bronica 6x6 (SQ/SQA/etc) pretty cheaply nowadays. That's a real system and you can get technically good results out of it, unlike the Holga |
What do you mean by real here?
I don't think anyone is aiming for a technically great photo when they've got a holga in their hands. I've got a Mamiya C220 for when i want a sharp photo. Not the best MF camera, but it suits my needs. |
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11/10/2007 10:02:21 AM · #10 |
If you can find a good working YashicaMat 66 you won't be sorry.
Amazingly sharp lens. I had one back in the day and still have pics on the wall taken with it. |
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11/10/2007 10:26:37 AM · #11 |
| The Holga camera is the older sister of the Diana camera. Their called toy cameras. The idea behind shooting with one of these is the effect it gives. The cameras are not light tight and a bit of fogging always occurs thats part of the appeal you get a natural old time look to the images. It's actually a fascinating area of photography to explore. Also the soft focus effect that is inherent in a plastic lens also adds to the appeal and effect. Loads of fun. A Diana was my first camera back in the early 70's |
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11/10/2007 10:35:21 AM · #12 |
| Holgas used to be given away as prizes at fairs and carnivals. |
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11/10/2007 10:57:24 AM · #13 |
| Somebody just gave me a pinhole holga from HolgaMods, but I have yet to play with it. Need to buy some electrical tape to keep the thing together. Looks like fun, though. |
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11/10/2007 10:59:58 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by scarbrd:
If you can find a good working YashicaMat 66 you won't be sorry.
Amazingly sharp lens. I had one back in the day and still have pics on the wall taken with it. |
What kind of battery was used in the light meter for that camera?
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11/10/2007 12:45:21 PM · #15 |
| This is all interesting stuff. I'm alsot tempted to buy it anyway just to play around with it. |
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11/10/2007 01:20:56 PM · #16 |
For those complaining about the Holga's poor quality and lack of control, well, that's pretty much why it's cool. It forces you to give up control and just see what happens. Enthusiasts will often deliberately scratch up the lens or crack the case for light leaks. It's a totally different perspective than the typical mindset you see around here.
 
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11/10/2007 02:19:13 PM · #17 |
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11/10/2007 02:33:56 PM · #18 |
You can also do weird things with exposures and make panoramics that are as long as a roll of film. |
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11/10/2007 06:57:18 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by fir3bird:
Originally posted by scarbrd:
If you can find a good working YashicaMat 66 you won't be sorry.
Amazingly sharp lens. I had one back in the day and still have pics on the wall taken with it. |
What kind of battery was used in the light meter for that camera? |
Actually, the one I had did have a light meter, a photocell type that didn't need a battery! |
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