Holga anyone?

ciencin · 18-12-2009 11:02pm #1

Planning on getting one soon and would like to see if anyone has some feedback on it? Which models are better, cost of film, advice on shooting etc.

Thanks

Michael

thefizz · 19-12-2009 7:25pm

ciencin wrote: »

Planning on getting one soon and would like to see if anyone has some feedback on it? Which models are better, cost of film, advice on shooting etc.

Thanks
Michael

A 400 speed film is usually recommended. Focusing is the main concern but you'll get the hang of it. Don't bother switching the sunny/cloudy switch as it doesn't actually change the aperture. Gunns have the 120N model in stock.

Fajitas! · 19-12-2009 7:30pm

As Thefizz said, 400 speed film is usually recommended. Try get expired film, so you're not paying as much, quality really won't matter when you're using the Holga

If the 120N is the one with the hotshoe instead of the built in flash, I'd go for that, but some folk like the flash. I have/had a colour flash model too. It's alright, didn't use it that much tbh.

For shooting, just enjoy it, try out things you wouldn't normally and have fun with it

I Saw Silence · 19-12-2009 8:41pm

I have the 120n myself and I love it. I only regret not getting the one with the built in flash.

Fajitas! · 19-12-2009 9:00pm

I Saw Silence wrote: »

I have the 120n myself and I love it. I only regret not getting the one with the built in flash.

Buy a cheapo old flash and you're sorted.

In fact, buy a cheapo old flash and an off camera cord for even more fun.

I Saw Silence · 19-12-2009 9:29pm

Had no idea they were so cheap. Ordering one tomorrow:)

jjoconnor · 19-12-2009 9:32pm

Get some Fuji Provia 400 slide film, shoot in bright sunny conditions and then bring it to somewhere like Photocare on Middle Abbey Street and get it cross processed (slide or colour reversal film processed in the chemical for negative film, C41)

you'll get a really nice colour effect!

http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?q=holga+provia+400&m=pool&w=52241630148%40N01&z=t

jjoconnor · 19-12-2009 9:37pm

and also watch out for the parallax view - the viewfinder is not exactly what the lens is seeing. it's easy enough to compensate if you remember that the viewfinder is slighty above and to the left of the lens - so tilt your camera a tiny bit that way.

zero19 · 20-12-2009 2:03am

You can get a nice little flash with colour filters for like 12 euro delivered from china, my GF got me a 120N for xmas with a bunch of bits for it, can't wait to use it, buying from china the 120N cost around 20 euros

camz09 · 27-12-2009 11:46pm

hiya, whereabouts in dublin can i buy a holga camera? and what model is best? thanks.

JackKelly · 27-12-2009 11:51pm

I picked up a Holga 120N (no flash) for just under 50 quid in Gunnes on Wexford Street a few days ago

Schlemm · 28-12-2009 1:03am

it can be hard to get good results the first few rolls sometimes, but it's great fun! Definitely try cross processed provia, portra is another nice colour film to use, and neopan is my favourite b&w to use. Try out a few and see what you like! 400 film is perfect for this time of year, but in the summer I'll usually use 100 in bright outdoor conditions.

Holga anyone?

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