Comments on: Holga: Soft Surround Filters

By: dub

dub — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:58:30 +0000

swivel - I agree, in a way. For me, there were photos where I like the effect and others where it felt like they appeared “misused”. While the camera is not on the level of the DSLR, that doesnt mean you still shouldnt plan out the shot and how your equipment will effect the outcome. That being said, I know now what these really do with my camera and film and can better plan on how to use them.

By: swivel

swivel — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:09:45 +0000

dunno dub, i don’t think they are that bad either. i kinda like the effect. the filters seem to go hand in hand with what the holga already does.

By: dub

dub — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:59:38 +0000

Durkin,

Excellent point. When I first read it, I thought that surely you were mistaken as I too am aware of the Holga history. However, after re-reading what you pointed out, I have to agree. It is not a toy nor have I found any supporting information that claims it was invented for such. However, that is how it is classified thus the reference as a “toy”.

Thanks for the comments. They are much appreciated.

By: Durkin

Durkin — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:29:33 +0000

you have some nice images here, keep up the good work.

i disagree that the Holga is a toy though, there is no evidence for this statement. When it was introdued in 1982, The Holga was intended to provide an inexpensive mass-market camera for working-class Chinese in order to record family portraits and events.

anyway, i’m not trying to be confrontational. Nice post! I would like to see more of your work :)