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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.
My Latest Round of Color Holga Photographs
A Birthday Present to Myself
I went on a photo shoot for my birthday. It was a beautiful day and I took a long walk along The Mighty Hudson River.
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.
My Latest Black & White Holga Photographs
How To Load Film Into The Holga
Deadicated's Holga Photos on Flickr
135 mm Adapter w Holga
The kit comes with a light tight back and a rectangular frame. You will not get the Sprocket Look this way though.
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.
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
Loading 35 mm Film Into A Holga Camera
How To Unload A Holga
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
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
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.
by Deadicated
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