Holga 120 Camera Revisited
Aug 1, 2021 09:02:25 #
Hello All,
A few weeks ago I posted a question about using the plastic Holga 120 camera. I'd read that light leaks could be a problem so wondered whether or not to cover it with black electrical tape to prevent this. I got suggestions to just shoot without the tape, which I did. I kept the loaded camera in a bag between shots to protect it as best I could.
Here are a few shots, taken with Ilford HP5 400 speed B&W film. There were minimal adjustments, mainly slightly increasing contrast and increasing highlight areas, except my dog given strong afternoon light. No sharpening or noise reduction. I like the interesting "toy" camera! As those of you who are shooting film have said, you really have to think before pressing the shutter, a good exercise in thoughtful shooting, especially with only 12 shots on the roll.
Thanks to all for earlier input.
A few weeks ago I posted a question about using the plastic Holga 120 camera. I'd read that light leaks could be a problem so wondered whether or not to cover it with black electrical tape to prevent this. I got suggestions to just shoot without the tape, which I did. I kept the loaded camera in a bag between shots to protect it as best I could.
Here are a few shots, taken with Ilford HP5 400 speed B&W film. There were minimal adjustments, mainly slightly increasing contrast and increasing highlight areas, except my dog given strong afternoon light. No sharpening or noise reduction. I like the interesting "toy" camera! As those of you who are shooting film have said, you really have to think before pressing the shutter, a good exercise in thoughtful shooting, especially with only 12 shots on the roll.
Thanks to all for earlier input.
Aug 1, 2021 09:03:53 #
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Aug 1, 2021 09:45:27 #
Good ones. I like how you framed the walking woman with part of the sculpture in the second image.
will
will
Aug 1, 2021 09:57:49 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
Good ones. I like how you framed the walking woman with part of the sculpture in the second image.
will
will
Thanks for your comments, Will. The woman didn't want to walk into my "scene." I had urge her to go ahead!
Aug 1, 2021 11:40:34 #
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Aug 1, 2021 14:00:52 #
dajanes4 wrote:
Enjoyed your photos...here's one I shot with my Holga using double exposure.
Wow - Your double exposure is really nice.
Aug 1, 2021 14:02:25 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I like your pictures but sorry I can't like your camera.
"I can't like your camera." An acquired taste, perhaps.
Aug 1, 2021 16:19:33 #
dajanes4 wrote:
Enjoyed your photos...here's one I shot with my Holga using double exposure.
🆒🆒🆒✳️
Aug 1, 2021 16:41:07 #
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Aug 2, 2021 07:13:19 #
Tdearing
Loc: Rockport, TX
Wonderful takes all, and not a little talent as well. Thanks for sharing.
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