Holga 120S - Suggestions? A friend gave me a new Holga 120S, which I've researched to be a sort of a toy camera. It's plastic and wonderfully simple. I'm looking forward to running...

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Holga 120S - Suggestions?

Jul 10, 2021 10:30:30 #

Siena Loc: Rocky Hill, CT

A friend gave me a new Holga 120S, which I've researched to be a sort of a toy camera. It's plastic and wonderfully simple. I'm looking forward to running some 120 film through it. Does anyone have any experience with these? I've read of light leaks which may result in interesting photos. Or, some have used electrical tape to seal it. I don't want to gum it up if I can avoid it.

Thanks in advance!

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Jul 10, 2021 10:43:48 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

here's some potentially useful info.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Holga/
http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/holga-dslr-lens/

Jul 11, 2021 10:12:55 #

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Use it as it comes - that will give you the complete Holga experience. There is a following of the low tech, unpredictable results these cameras can provide. Show us your results when you have the first roll developed.

Stan

Jul 11, 2021 10:41:16 #

photoman43

Siena wrote:

Google Holga cameras and Diana cameras. You will be surprised to learn that some museums have had exhibitions of images taken with such cameras. Check out the work of Amy Blakemore, one photographer who has used one extensively in her work. I think she has used one of the Diana models.

Jul 11, 2021 10:43:06 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I don't see digital Holgas for sale. There was an Indigogo campaign a while back.

Jul 11, 2021 21:40:14 #

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

You can see some examples of Holga s photographs at Pbase Camera Database

Jul 12, 2021 13:46:58 #

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Electric tape residue can be easily removed from plastic surface. You really needn't worry too much about gumming up the camera. And what's most important are the images produced, not the camera's outward appearance; the Holga isn't exactly a valuable antique.

Jul 12, 2021 13:59:51 #

User ID

jerryc41 wrote:

I don't see digital Holgas for sale. There was an Indigogo campaign a while back.

There are some children’s model digital cameras that could be considered to be somewhat Holga-esque or Diana-ish.

Jul 12, 2021 14:00:08 #

Keen

I had one years ago. It was great, considering it’s build. I never had light leak problems, but knew others who did. It is a coin flip type gamble…either you get leaks, or you don’t. Mine cost me $20.00, so it was a great deal quality for cost wise. I ended up giving it to a pal who wanted to dabble in Medium Format film. I got my money’s worth out of it before passing it on. It does not compare with Nikon, or Hasselblad…but does not cost like them, either.

Jul 12, 2021 19:59:52 #

Siena Loc: Rocky Hill, CT

Thank you all for your replies. I've got some 120 film (brought back happy memories of my Mamiya C330) and black tape and am ready to give it a try.

Jul 14, 2021 15:48:44 #

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I have a Holga 135 and 220. I use the 135 most.
I don't get any light leaks, but it is fun to use. Getting the film developed is more complicated than it used to be, but still not very hard.

Jul 14, 2021 20:41:51 #

Siena Loc: Rocky Hill, CT

topcat wrote:

I have a Holga 135 and 220. I use the 135 most.
I don't get any light leaks, but it is fun to use. Getting the film developed is more complicated than it used to be, but still not very hard.

Thanks Topcat. I’m curious to see what I get!

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