Holgatastic
February 22nd, 2008 | Published in Creative, Featured, Photography | 11 Comments
Had I not been fighting both the flu and bronchitis, I would have posted this a tad bit earlier. My Holga 120FN arrived this week.
The ordering process through B&H was extremely easy. Of note, are their recommended accessories. For someone like me, who has never used such a camera, I did not want to hunt around as to what film to buy. B&H said I didn’t have to, and gave me some choices. In addition to the camera, I also picked up a lens/filter holder and Holga soft surround filter set. Lastly, I snagged 3 rolls of color film and 3 rolls of black and white 120 film.
Until I can get some photos taken (after I get over the plague that is) and developed, check out some other cool Holga shots via Flickr:
February 23rd, 2008 at 11:10 am (#)
For such an odd looking camera, looking through some of the shots in the groups, it’s pretty impressive. How much did that badboy run you?
February 23rd, 2008 at 1:50 pm (#)
The features of the camera are its poor construction and tendency for light leaks. I spent some time yesterday looking through user groups etc, and the weeks before that at finding a way to copy the effect through Photoshop. While I got reasonably close, I could never quite nail it 100%, so I thought I would just get one of the cameras.
The cheapest camera is about $26. Mine was a little more because of the flash. All in all, I paid about $70+ for the entire order and shipping.
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:24 pm (#)
Thanks Dub, and damn, thats nearly a steal with what I’ve seen. I researched it a bit after my post, and read about the light leaks, but every review tends to say that it is what makes the camera so popular.
How does developing go? Find a Dark room? Or are there alternative methods to getting them printed? If there are, I might just pick one of them up soon.
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:09 pm (#)
I called a local Wolf Camera and they said they can develop the film for me. Takes about a week to get the film back, but that is part of the excitement.
February 24th, 2008 at 7:07 pm (#)
Hi Dub,
I see your wifey got some of my work at the Woolworthwalk when you were in town. Thanks for that. As you know the
Holga is a dear friend of mine and if you have questions just drop me a line. I just get my negs developed then scan them into my computer and make any adjustments, but not too much.
It’s a lot cheaper that way and much more control. Also get some black gaffers tape to seal up the sides, it will leave no glue mess and it’s good for a few turns.
have fun with it!
Rebecca
February 25th, 2008 at 12:31 pm (#)
The Holga is a blast, you’ll have some fun. I might recommend that you avoid Wolf, Ritz, and any of those other chain shops.
If you want 2 1/4 developing, then i would use either E6 (www.e-sixlab.com) in Midtown or Adventure Photo (autodarkroom.com) in Buckhead. Adventure still hand processes B&W and they have loads of experience. Both can develop within a day or two.
Bring it out on Ponce when you get a chance. You’ll have to tell me how you all got into city hall.
February 25th, 2008 at 12:51 pm (#)
@Rebecca: I was actually shocked, as my wife does not, as a matter of habit, purchase art. We both really loved your photography and plan to use it to help add some spice to our kitchen area. The block ideas were just a great treatment to an already nice work. I am excited to see that you use a Holga as well. If I can ever overcome this sickness and actually get outside, I plan to shoot the 6 rolls of film I have.
@John: Thanks for the advice about the printing companies. I had heard about some place named Showcase (or something along those lines) in downtown, but living in McDonough, it is not always easy to venture out for a roll of film. I will be sure to check those places out, though, when it comes time to develop the Holga film.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:57 pm (#)
[…] of the work in JPG, I have attempted to broaden my photography horizon, working more with film (I even bought a Holga) instead of solely digital. I spend more time surfing photographers websites and seeking out the […]
March 16th, 2008 at 8:08 pm (#)
[…] using a Nikon D80 to take photos, I found the viewfinder of the Holga to be awkward at best. It was odd and made me feel uncomfortable with the shots as I tried my […]
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:46 am (#)
pssst….
just got my first roll developed and printed for 4 bucks at walmart
but they won’t scan to cd though:(
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:26 am (#)
“but they won’t scan to cd though:(”
You could take the negatives to another lab and see if they would do it for you. Might be worth calling around and checking on. If not, do what I did, and get a Canon 8800F.