Holga camera, the most successful bad film camera ever?
Nov 16, 2017 05:02:10 #
I was reading article about the Holga camera and how it inspired the creators of Instagram. Beeing one of the cheapest and in general terms worst film camera ever made many people love it. The flaws in the pictures are the opposite of the sterilized perfection in modern digital cameras. It seems like people love the Holga look in pictures, Instagram and endless Holga like filters in camera apps are the prove. What do you think?. Do Holga cameras and Holga apps and filters make pictures better or are good pictures only those taken with tha sharpest glass in front of high end digital cameras without this kind of editing?
It seems from the legacy of Holga reflected in f.x. Instagram that photography is about a lot more than sharp lenses and pixel peeping.
Have you ever used a Holga?
Do you use Instagram?
Do you use Holga filters or other similar or retro filters in your post processing?
Did you know that Holga is even today used for wedding photography by professional wedding photorgraphers?
It seems from the legacy of Holga reflected in f.x. Instagram that photography is about a lot more than sharp lenses and pixel peeping.
Have you ever used a Holga?
Do you use Instagram?
Do you use Holga filters or other similar or retro filters in your post processing?
Did you know that Holga is even today used for wedding photography by professional wedding photorgraphers?
Nov 16, 2017 05:22:18 #
I've used a Holga, it has one of the most beautiful and classic B&W film looks of any camera ever made.
Michelle Bates Has made a nice living with a Holga. It's just another way of doing photography and making unique fotos and art.
https://www.lensculture.com/mbates
SS
Michelle Bates Has made a nice living with a Holga. It's just another way of doing photography and making unique fotos and art.
https://www.lensculture.com/mbates
SS
Nov 16, 2017 05:46:11 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
There is also a Diana "toy camera"
Yes I have used both and taught workshops using these tools
There is so fabulous work being done with these cameras
Am not a fan of instragram
Yes I have used both and taught workshops using these tools
There is so fabulous work being done with these cameras
Am not a fan of instragram
Nov 16, 2017 06:08:51 #
Here is an interesting article about the Holga. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20171113-the-toy-camera-that-inspired-instagram
I have a Diana camera but not using it much. Always hoping for more time to spend on film photography ;)
I have a Diana camera but not using it much. Always hoping for more time to spend on film photography ;)
Nov 16, 2017 06:11:38 #
JPL wrote:
I was reading article about the Holga camera (. . .)
Have you ever used a Holga?
Do you use Instagram?
Do you use Holga filters or other similar or retro filters in your post processing?
Did you know that Holga is even today used for wedding photography by professional wedding photorgraphers?
Have you ever used a Holga?
Do you use Instagram?
Do you use Holga filters or other similar or retro filters in your post processing?
Did you know that Holga is even today used for wedding photography by professional wedding photorgraphers?
When I heard about Holga and saw some images, I bought one that took film. But I did not like having to send it off for developing (and still have the film in the camera!!). Later, I saw that Holga makes pinhole lenses to fit on DSLRs and bought one. Wonderful! And even in color if you want to go that way. Attaching two images.
piano w/ holga
holga portrait no 1
Nov 16, 2017 06:22:53 #
I have two Holgas, and use them.
--Bob
--Bob
JPL wrote:
I was reading article about the Holga camera and h... (show quote)
Nov 16, 2017 19:04:09 #
JPL wrote:
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I wouldn't even consider a Holga a camera!
Nov 16, 2017 20:33:25 #
I would never use it! Like most UHH said it's the photographer and not the camera so why I want to use the Holga?
Nov 16, 2017 20:50:26 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I would never use it! Like most UHH said it's the photographer and not the camera so why I want to use the Holga?
So, do you imply that all cameras are the same? -- and the only thing that matters is the photographer? I think that many (almost all??) photographers would disagree with you. Maybe you should see what you can do with a camera like a Holga . . . on the other hand never mind because you're already so convinced.
Nov 16, 2017 20:56:23 #
ygelman wrote:
So, do you imply that all cameras are the same? -- and the only thing that matters is the photographer? I think that many (almost all??) photographers would disagree with you. Maybe you should see what you can do with a camera like a Holga . . . on the other hand never mind because you're already so convinced.
I actually don't think so. Just repeat what most UHH's said if you search this (and other forum for that matter) you will see most will said it's the photographer and not the camera. However, regardless I wouldn't use the Holga.
Nov 16, 2017 21:46:49 #
The Holga can be a great camera. I had one but I rarely used it and eventually loaned it to a friend for her undergrad thesis series. Never got it back from her. She made absolutely fantastic work with it at the time. Hopefully she still uses it. I have began using a Soviet made Lubbitel I was given and just got a new Polaroid this week. It is a nice refreshing break from the perfection that much of my work demands.
Dave Burnett always has his with him and does great work with it.
http://www.davidburnett.com/gallery.html?folio=Galleries&gallery=Holga%20Eye&vimeouserid=&vimeoalbumid=
Dave Burnett always has his with him and does great work with it.
http://www.davidburnett.com/gallery.html?folio=Galleries&gallery=Holga%20Eye&vimeouserid=&vimeoalbumid=
Nov 16, 2017 21:48:25 #
speters wrote:
I wouldn't even consider a Holga a camera!
Let's see... it is a box in which an image is projected from outside on to an inside surface, therefore it is absolutely a camera.
Nov 17, 2017 05:55:03 #
JPL wrote:
I was reading article about the Holga camera and h... (show quote)
I could never see the appeal of the Holga. It produces pictures I'd be disappointed with as a kid, using my cheap camera. But, I guess variety is the spice of life, and Holga offers something different.
Nov 17, 2017 09:44:40 #
I have a Holga 120 film camera. I can only shoot outside because it doesn't have a flash or a hotshoe. I also only shoot black &white in this thing.
The seals leak light like a screen you have flare, no control whatsoever. I love it.
The look of the pictures can't be duplicated in photoshop. Unfortunately, as far as I know, Holga no longer makes these toy cameras.
There are 1000's of them used for sale online. You can get one for less than $100, photography doesn't get cheaper than that.
I have Pentax and Yashica medium format cameras, the Holga has a different purpose.
The seals leak light like a screen you have flare, no control whatsoever. I love it.
The look of the pictures can't be duplicated in photoshop. Unfortunately, as far as I know, Holga no longer makes these toy cameras.
There are 1000's of them used for sale online. You can get one for less than $100, photography doesn't get cheaper than that.
I have Pentax and Yashica medium format cameras, the Holga has a different purpose.
Nov 17, 2017 09:52:27 #
mmeador wrote:
I have a Holga 120 film camera. I can only shoot ... (show quote)
The 120N is back and costs about $40
https://www.freestylephoto.biz/holga-cameras
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