As a photography student I have tried a lot of camera's in my time, and the holga oddly enough is one of my favourites (along with the mamiya 7 or fugi 6 x 9 standard, if anyone is interested).
It is basically a plastic toy camera with a built in flash (powered by two AA batts, and with colour ... Read review
From its humble creation in 1982, the Holga has grown into a globe-spanning cult item, ... more
able to capture the most unique photographic treasures that you have ever seen. Pick up the Holga, free yourself from the rules, and shoot your heart out.
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From its humble creation in 1982, the Holga has grown into a globe-spanning cult item, ... more
able to capture the most unique photographic treasures that you have ever seen. Pick up the Holga, free yourself from the rules, and shoot your heart out.
Postage & Packaging: £4.29 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: its limits are as far as your imagination goes Disadvantages: very basic
As a photography student I have tried a lot of camera's in my time, and the holga oddly enough is one of my favourites (along with the mamiya 7 or fugi 6 x 9 standard, if anyone is interested).
It is basically a plastic toy camera with a built in flash (powered by two AA batts, and with colour gels). It takes 120 film (with a 6 x 6 mask), and has a plastic lens which you can focus from about a metre away to infinity (the holga can actually ... ...closer than a metre). It has two shutter speeds, B and 125 with f/8, with a cloudy and sunny setting.
It is a very basic camera, a point and shoot sort of thing. I've had some fantastic shots, but also some awful ones too. Its a super little camera just to play with. You can do a lot with it, from multi exposures to running 35mm through it.
I wouldn't pay £45 for this camera though, I think I got mine for £20 on ebay and ... more
As a photography student I have tried a lot of camera's in my time, and the holga oddly enough is one of my favourites (along with the mamiya 7 or fugi 6 x 9 standard, if anyone is interested).
It is basically a plastic toy camera with a built in flash (powered by two AA batts, and with colour gels). It takes 120 film (with a 6 x 6 mask), and has a plastic lens which you can focus from about a metre away to infinity (the holga can actually focus closer, but only the middle will if you go closer than a metre). It has two shutter speeds, B and 125 with f/8, with a cloudy and sunny setting.
It is a very basic camera, a point and shoot sort of thing. I've had some fantastic shots, but also some awful ones too. Its a super little camera just to play with. You can do a lot with it, from multi exposures to running 35mm through it.
I wouldn't pay £45 for this camera though, I think I got mine for £20 on ebay and i would say it is well worth this money. I also invested in something that lets me use a cable release on it, which is brilliant if you plan to use the B setting.
If I was asked would I recommend this camera to anyone i would say "not for everyone, those who know a little about photography and want to experiment", it is not for anyone that wishes to get perfect picture after picture!!!! Because you wont!
I do love it though, it has given me some wonderful shots and I will continue using it (along side my 'real' cameras). I would however say, tape the back up :o)
Advantages: Original picture, very cheap Disadvantages: Bad quality, bad battery functions
For someone it may be a piece that you can sell to the musem. Well, it looks like. First appeared in 1982, and was the best in China. I thought the same as all - doesn't worth it. But, I tried, and was astonished. The picture had a colorful aspect and a large resolution. The black circle around the image made it special. Now, i don't regret the money. For your collection, it's awesome :) I don't recommend it for those who want to be really satisfied ...
Erolkus 23.11.2008
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