Holga and Lomograpghy Photography
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Holga Cameras & Film
The Holga (you know, that quirky camera with the cult following) was created in Hong Kong back in 1982 - it's no newbie to the world of photography. I was made aware of the Holga's existence thru Flickr Groups and soon after bought one on eBay (along with a Ring Flash). I hope to develop my own Black & White film soon but as of right now I leave that up to a professional photo lab. One of the most important things to remember is to "Take off your lens cap!", don't laugh, its' a very common mistake. The other is to get as close to your subject as possible. Oh yeah, don't forget to have some fun with it.
Blue Sky Holga on the Hudson
I love the bike path along the Hudson River in Manhattan. This photo was taken by me in the beginning of July 2009. Fuji color 120 film.
Lomokino ~ Moving Pictures
35 MM Film + Lomokino = Movie
The 35mm Movie Camera From Lomography. Shoot a movie of 144 frames on any 35mm film. Now how cool is that? Also available, the LomoKinoScope viewer allows you to watch your developed LomoKino movies in the most analogue way possible - Just load your movie rolls into the film containers, put them in the LomoKinoScope, rotate the viewing crank and watch your LomoKino movie unfold before your very eyes! Read the LomoKinoScope guide below and order your LomoKino & LomoKinoScope Package for the complete analogue movie-making experience.
This would make a great gift for the creative person in your life; especially if they are into the Holga scene. I always said "Analog should never die"; what better way to help that movement than with moving pictures.
Holga Cable Release
A Must Have for Low Light Photography
Holga 156120 Shutter Release Set with Cable Release and Mount
Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 05/26/2012)
Cool Places in New York City To Buy Holga
Also Places to Buy 120 Film & Developing Info
I bought one of my Holgas, a 120N for $26.25 (it came to $28.45 with tax), at K + M Photography at 385 Broadway also known as Digital Darkroom & Photography Inc.(they also had other Lomography cameras and accessories). It's a couple of blocks away from Pearl Paint.
There is also a place called Adorama on 42 West 18th Street (also in Manhattan), that carries a lot of Holgas, Holga accessories, 120 film (and every type of film you can be at a want for) and all things photography.
Sunshine Color Labs is located on West 31st Street in Manhattan. I like their work, the prices are reasonable, and they do it all (even specialty printing related to Holga/Lomography); cross-processing, 35 MM Sprocket-Hole prints, B+W, and C-processing to name a few. Randy, Jesus or Robby will be glad to help you, just tell them Judy sent you. LOL
How To Unload A Holga
Holga Ring Flash Kit
Get Creative Portrait Results
Holga CFL-500 Close-Up Ring Flash for Cameras
Amazon Price: $64.99 (as of 05/26/2012)
Holga "How-To's" & Other Related Info
Lomography Is A Way Of Life
- "Holga" Search on Flickr
- You would be amazed at all the cool Holga related content that is posted on Flickr, there are also many Lomography Groups too.
- Square Frog
- This site is awesome, and they also post the "How-To's" of Holga on YouTube as well.
- "Holga" search on Twitter
- A Twitter Search is a good way to check-out the latest Holga Buzz, photos and eBay sales in one click.
- Holga Group on Flickr
- I LOVE this group, the talent is really amazing. There are many-o-good group that deal with Lomography.
- Lomography on Holga
- Lomography's "About" Holga page.
- Lomography's Album of the Day
- It's always nice to see what other Holgaheads are doing this was the Album of the Day for January 16, 2012
Shot With 120 Film, Black & White Kodak Tri-X
Corner of Holland Ave. & Morris Park Ave. in the Bronx
This is one of my favorite shots I took during a snow storm this past winter. It has the classic "Holga Vignetted" look. I've been looking into participating in stock photography sites. You have to be able to provide very good quality, high resolution, scans or digital files of your work.
Photo Albums
Refill Pages & Adhesive Squares
Holga Pool on Flickr
Got Film?
More Holga Photos on Flickr
Plastic Fantastic Cameras
The best way to see if buying a Holga is right for you is to see what other photographers are doing with them.
Holga Photography on eBay
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Do you Holga?
Film must never die!
I love my Holga and I think it's great that some of the phones out today actually have a lens that imitates the Holga look; there's nothing like the real thing though, and I hope you invest the $40 it takes to get in on the action. It's fun and there really aren't any rules, just jump in and shoot from the hip.
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karmicchristian
May 25, 2012 @ 1:51 am | delete
- Nice to learn something new! Never heard of it before...
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Mujjen
May 22, 2012 @ 3:08 am | delete
- Photography is so much fun, although I had not heard of the Holga before.
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ArtByLinda May 7, 2012 @ 2:52 pm | delete
- I have not heard of this type of camera, interesting lens.
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rachelscott
May 7, 2012 @ 5:26 am | delete
- I enjoyed on your lens. Splendid.
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bejeezers May 5, 2012 @ 5:30 pm | delete
- This is a new one for me - but they look great.
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tombonner
May 2, 2012 @ 11:26 am | delete
- I've always wanted to play with a Holga, but never found the time. I have an old Windsor 35mm Plastic Camera (A Dianna clone) that I've never used. I'll have to dig it out and play with it this summer.
Thanks for the inspiration.
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scarlettohairy Mar 4, 2012 @ 2:17 pm | delete
- I'd never heard of a Holga camera. Sounds like lots of fun!
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KarenCookieJar
Feb 28, 2012 @ 4:42 pm | delete
- I've never used one of these personally, but I always enjoy photos that I see on the internet.
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Deadicated
Feb 28, 2012 @ 6:20 pm | delete
- I enjoy that too; Flickr has so many Holga related Groups. Thanks for stopping by and participating on my Lens.
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JaguarJulie Feb 10, 2012 @ 10:00 am | delete
- Ha, no ... unfortunately, I do not Holga ... I wonder what your thoughts on Kodak no longer manufacturing cameras? I remember when I took pictures with my Brownie camera ... I actually think I've got some in my photo album! As for lomography, I worked at FujiFilm Hunt where the technical guys in the lab were always taking about that ... and Kodak too!
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How To Focus A Holga
Meaning Of The Focus Icon(s) Settings
Your Holga has four focus settings - indicated by the graphic icons on the lens barrel. Twist the barrel and align the pointer (small horizontal line) with the appropriate distance icon. You can also set the distance in-between the icons for more precise focusing.
Holga Photo Log Worksheets
Keep Track of Your Exposures, Focus ...
Holga Worksheet on Flickr. I made this page for my own use, however, you may find it useful. Or go to my site and print it out from your browser window:
Holga Work Sheet
Holga Work Sheet 2
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AnnaleeBlysse Feb 5, 2012 @ 7:51 pm | delete
- I'm interested ... but prefer digital these days.
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