I ordered a Holga last night. It’s on it’s way. I’m Really anxious to use it! I’m still debating on whether or not I want to shoot 6×6 or 6×4.5. Anyone have any thoughts on that?
It’s only too bad my negative scanner doesn’t take 120 film. I guess I’d have to upgrade my scanner (ugh) or just go ahead and order a CD to go along with developing the film. Now all I need is a darkroom.
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What the heck is a Holga? Some type of camera I assume….
whoops! didn’t provide a link in there. I fixed that. It’s similar to the LOMO, but it’s medium format. It’s made completely of plastic too.
i prefer the 6×6 personally
i think most people tend to shoot without the inner blocking piece that changes the film to 6×4.5
i personally think the 6×6 looks better and you get all sorts of cool effects that would be lost with the inner blocking piece :D
That’s what I was thinking as well. It just looked kinda complicated to cover up the areas once you take out the block.
But hey, nothing some electrical tape wouldn’t fix, right?
Definately go with 6×6. That the only way to get the “Holga” look. 6×4.5 just looks like any old low quality medium format. I’ve never had a holga that I successfully prevented all leaks, but that’s also part of the look. I actually liked the vignetted warped edges so much for awhile that I smeared a spot of vaseline on the lens. They’re cheap enough to experiment with and the vaseline shots are still some of my most favorite pics I ever took
i’m jealous! hmph!
you should have bought one with me, jules, not like you weren’t around when i got it. :p
I’ve got a Holga and I tried using it once, but I had a hard time finding someone who could develop the 120. When I finally did, they came out horribly! I put it back in the box… but I think you just inspired me to pull it back out.
That looks very interesting! If you get prints, why can’t you just scan those, rather than buy the CD?
I don’t normally get prints. :) I normally get develop only, (costs about 4 bucks) and then scan the negatives with my Canoscan, and then print up the ones I need on my Canon photo printer. (you think i’d be shooting on canon cameras with all the canon products i use!) In the end it’s much cheaper, and since I have them in my computer it’s easier to port up to website etc with iPhoto. (although I still do everything manually.)
I’m just used to using the electronic dark room is what it is. Actually I’d love to develop my own film and then do it that way, but just haven’t gotten around to it! I’ll have plenty of time once I move though to set something up like that. We’ll see!
But anyways, LOL getting the CD *usually* (and I stress usually) has better quality than if I scanned the prints. Prints get dirty, etc and most of the time (for me at least) it’s easier to have them already on CD. At the place I go now, it’s just cheaper I think than getting just prints.
You’re right, it’s tough to take pictures with it, and yes, 120 film can be tough to get developed. I’m hoping I find a good photo shop like Creve Couer Photo in this area when I move to washington.
I found this page to be pretty good for information. I bought my film based on what Chris says in this beginner’s guide.
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