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got holga 120gcfn for xmas and started shooting for the first time today.. took about 6 pictures when i noticed that the shutter was set to B.. i wonder how that would affect the pics i took indoors some with flash and some without...
@stannard6 I find using a film with ISO 400 is the best all around film, which will work in many different lighting situations. Make sure the camera is set properly before you shoot. The shutter should be set to N, for a shutter speed of about 1/100 sec Choose the appropriate aperture for the iighting.
@SammySkyrocket That is correct. With a 120 roll of film, with the 6x6 mask you will get 12 exposures, with the 4.5x6 mask, you will get 16 exposures.
@kaituba i've read in lots of places that you should only remove the film from your holga in a dark place so as not to expose the film to too much light etc. but how dark should the dark place be? i don't have one of those bags or anything, should i get one? or is it ok to just like go under some covers and remove it like that...? i don't know what to do!
@iv5620 No need to be completely in the dark. The film and camera are designed to be changed in the light. Avoid direct sunlight. It's best to be in subdued light, like a shady or covered area. If you have to change your film out in the field, with no cover, use your body shadow to shield the film.
Your SAFE has been a savior! I modified it slightly and made it safeR; & the R stands for REMOVE lens cap. I live with 3 cats and a dog, so I try to protect the lens the best way I can. But, like so many, I forget it's there and, well.. :-( So, I wanted to thank you for saving many of my pictures.
@soccerchicks2120138 If shooting with Holga 135, and the Target has a 1-hour film lab, then yes, you can get your 35mm film processed there. If you are shooting 120 film, then you need to find a lab that can handle it. 120 film is a little more difficult to get processed. If no labs in your area, then check out Dwaynes Photo or The Darkroom for mail order processing.
@covrace Thanks. I shoot color occasionally, but you will usually find BW film in my Holga. I don't have a Holga filter holder, but it looks pretty straight forward to use. Mount the holder to the lens ( I think it just slips over the lens barrel), The filters slide in the slots on the holder.
i'm recently exposing my self to the lomography and i'm REALLY interseted. i want to get a camera but i don't don't knew terms well. all sties are a little too advanced for me to understand or get any understandable information. i don't want to get on of those. "kiddy" your a a beginner cameras. what would you suggest?
@EOwoainiOE The Holga is a film camera that uses 120 film in the Holga 120 cameras, or 35mm film in the Holga 135 cameras. The non-digital Polaroid cameras are also film cameras, but they use instant film, which produces instant phtotos, or more correctly, photos in a minute or two. Polaroid no longer makes instant cameras or film, but you c an easily find cameras at your local thrift store, and the Impossible Project is now making film for these cameras.
@3wonka If there is only faint detail on the negative, it was underexposed. I am guessing it was a low light situation. Holga and other film cameras are limited in their ability to deal with low light. Use a flash unit when shooting in conditions other than bright sunlight.
@kaituba I just got a new holga120n, but i'm not sure if i'm using it correctly. Does the knob ever stop when you wind it to take a picture? Or are you supposed to wait until the number appears, take the picture, and then advance onto the next number?
@kaya94 There is no auto stop for the Holga 120N. You stop when you see the frame number in the red window. Shoot a photo, then advance to the next frame number.
Hi, I was wondering if you had any advice for me, I just got my first roll of film developed from my new holga 135, and they told me (@ cvs 1 hr photo) the whole rolll was blank, like nothing showed up at all. I have NO idea what the problem was, did I not wind the film into the camera properly? Did they make a mistake? Any advice at all would be GREATLY appreciated,
@WerewolfGirlMia When you got your negatives back, were they clear? If so, could you read the film type and frame numbers on the edges? A blank usually indicates that the film did not go through the camera, due to misload. If there were no markings on the film at all, then it's possible the lab mishandled it, but not too likely. Try loading a new roll in the camera nad trying again. As you shoot thru the roll, you sometimes should be able to see the rewind knob turn a little bit.
@kaituba It could be CVS, but looking at your "how to load a holga" video, i think I may have loaded it in upside down or maybe on the wrong side of the film... OOPS...either way I'm taking my camera to my favorite photo shop, and getting them to help me :) Thanks for your reply!
A basic black holga 120N runs $28US,black Holga 120 FN (flash model), is $40US,black Holga 120 CFN is $47. The Holgawood 120N models ,like the Holga 120N in colors, cost $37US. You can find these models at BH Photo Video or Freestyle Photo Suppky.
I want to buy either the holga cfn 120 or The Diana f+ but i'm a beginner with lomography, so which one would you recommend? I'm also a bit worried about the price, so could you help me out here?
@YXAznXY Of those 2, the Holga 120 CFN, but if you are a beginneer to film photography, start with a Holga 135. It's a 35mm lo- fi camera and probably the quickest and easiest way to learn film photography
This may be an ignorant question but I am trying to figure out what Holga I should get. I am a total beginner to holgas but I want to get a holga that I will enjoy even after I get better so I don't want to go with the easiest/simplest one if it compromises the options. I've seen a few holga images with extremely vivid color and that it the kind of this I'm looking for. It would be so helpful if you could give me some tips on which camera to get and how to do those effects
@NeutralLov For a total film beginner, it's best to start with a 35mm lo-fi camera. The reasons for it are listed on my blog: dianacameraDOTcom/get-started/ -replace the DOT with a . (sorry, youtube doesn't like links)
Hi- I was searching yahoo answers and found your flickr and i don't know if my question has any relevance to this video haha but I have a reusable camera from walgreens (like a disposable but i can use it as many times as i want- you probably know that already lol) and I was wondering:
Will it shoot lo-fi? Will the images look like a photo taken by a holga?
ps is a Holga and Diana two driffernet types of lomography cameras?
@fadesandfaces Many disposables take lo-fi photos that are similar to the Holga 135 and other lo-fi cameras. Take the film in to a lab and hope it is bad enough to be good!
The Holga and Diana are 2 different types of lo-fi camera. The Diana+ is made by the Lomography company, but Holga is made by Tokina, but sold by Lomography Co. as well as other companies. The original vintage Diana camera was made in the 60's and 70's, by various companies.
when you take a shot, do you have to put the settings on depending on what your doing? sometimes i forget and i dont know if that will change the picture.
also, while i was unloading the film, the foam was gone. one of the employers at the camera store said that it would mess up the film. how do i fix that so it wont happen again??
@EliRod003 The set the camera adjustments according to the conditions you are working with. With the Holga, it is pretty forgiving, and doesn't allow much in the way of exposure adjustments. It is good to follow through with the checklist though.
Foam fell off? If you don't see an extra fat roll, it probably fell out already, and I wouldn't worry about it. To add tension to the roll, so it doesn't wind loosely, a little bit of cardboard will do the trick.
Hi. Is the winding of the next picture the same for the holga 135bc ? Or must I press the button on top while winding ? And how much is there to wind to the next picture ? Or is it fixed ? Thanks
@sunshineloveshappy With the Holga 135, You trip the shutter ( button on the top) then turn the winder (wheel on back, under your right thumb). Keep turning until the winder stops, then it's ready for the next photo.
@EliRod003 A pinhole camera is a lensless camera that uses a very, very small opening (a pinhole!) instead to create the image on the film. The images have a unique look, but require long exposures. There is a Holga Pinhole camera, but it is separate camera and not incorporated into the regular camera, as it is in the Diana+.
Thanks for this great vid mate :) I have been to 'quan jo' (Never got the spelling of the place though!) and I really enjoyed it. I went there on a one day tour of China (departing from H.K.) I am also loving shooting with my Holga these days too. Forgive me in case I am about to make a mistake, but I think you haven't made a video about setting up a home-base darkroom. If you could make a video about that I know that myself and many others would appreciate it greatly! Cheers!!
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bellrolan 11 hours ago
lol i love how you weren't even looking into your viewfinder
XxXdragurlifeXxX 2 weeks ago
That's The Noise? Only A Click And The Photo Is Done?...
How Can A Use De Flash In My 120cfn Holga?
diegocky 2 months ago
got holga 120gcfn for xmas and started shooting for the first time today.. took about 6 pictures when i noticed that the shutter was set to B.. i wonder how that would affect the pics i took indoors some with flash and some without...
idj666 2 months ago
awesome, i love filming and taking pictures in Guangzhou too:)
GardenGarden333 2 months ago
@stannard6 I find using a film with ISO 400 is the best all around film, which will work in many different lighting situations. Make sure the camera is set properly before you shoot. The shutter should be set to N, for a shutter speed of about 1/100 sec Choose the appropriate aperture for the iighting.
kaituba 6 months ago
How many pictures can you get from one roll? Just 12 or 16?
SammySkyrocket 7 months ago
@SammySkyrocket That is correct. With a 120 roll of film, with the 6x6 mask you will get 12 exposures, with the 4.5x6 mask, you will get 16 exposures.
kaituba 7 months ago
@kaituba i've read in lots of places that you should only remove the film from your holga in a dark place so as not to expose the film to too much light etc. but how dark should the dark place be? i don't have one of those bags or anything, should i get one? or is it ok to just like go under some covers and remove it like that...? i don't know what to do!
iv5620 7 months ago
@iv5620 No need to be completely in the dark. The film and camera are designed to be changed in the light. Avoid direct sunlight. It's best to be in subdued light, like a shady or covered area. If you have to change your film out in the field, with no cover, use your body shadow to shield the film.
kaituba 7 months ago
Your SAFE has been a savior! I modified it slightly and made it safeR; & the R stands for REMOVE lens cap. I live with 3 cats and a dog, so I try to protect the lens the best way I can. But, like so many, I forget it's there and, well.. :-( So, I wanted to thank you for saving many of my pictures.
b/b)O(
avallonmist 7 months ago
so when i take the pictures and all the pictures are taken do i take it to like target and get it printed out?
soccerchicks2120138 7 months ago
@soccerchicks2120138 If shooting with Holga 135, and the Target has a 1-hour film lab, then yes, you can get your 35mm film processed there. If you are shooting 120 film, then you need to find a lab that can handle it. 120 film is a little more difficult to get processed. If no labs in your area, then check out Dwaynes Photo or The Darkroom for mail order processing.
kaituba 7 months ago
Thanks for great videos Kai, they've helped me so much in my lo-fi photography adventures. You the man!
kaarenee26 8 months ago
well, you really didn't talk about how to advance the film.
jiuymin 8 months ago
1:58 would of been a great shot.
ToxsickEntertainment 8 months ago
Kai: your videos totally rock. thanks so much. My 120 is loaded and ready.
Quick question. do you shoot color with your holga and have done a video showing how to use the holga filter holder?? thanks again
covrace 9 months ago
@covrace Thanks. I shoot color occasionally, but you will usually find BW film in my Holga. I don't have a Holga filter holder, but it looks pretty straight forward to use. Mount the holder to the lens ( I think it just slips over the lens barrel), The filters slide in the slots on the holder.
kaituba 9 months ago
i'm recently exposing my self to the lomography and i'm REALLY interseted. i want to get a camera but i don't don't knew terms well. all sties are a little too advanced for me to understand or get any understandable information. i don't want to get on of those. "kiddy" your a a beginner cameras. what would you suggest?
misssammmie 10 months ago
is holga like a pollaroid?
EOwoainiOE 11 months ago
@EOwoainiOE The Holga is a film camera that uses 120 film in the Holga 120 cameras, or 35mm film in the Holga 135 cameras. The non-digital Polaroid cameras are also film cameras, but they use instant film, which produces instant phtotos, or more correctly, photos in a minute or two. Polaroid no longer makes instant cameras or film, but you c an easily find cameras at your local thrift store, and the Impossible Project is now making film for these cameras.
kaituba 11 months ago
Hi i was just wondering when i get my film processed only 5 turn out?
On the negative it just shows it transparent like nothing was captured. Am i doing something wrong?
3wonka 1 year ago
@3wonka i'm using a holga 135bc btw
3wonka 1 year ago
@3wonka If there is only faint detail on the negative, it was underexposed. I am guessing it was a low light situation. Holga and other film cameras are limited in their ability to deal with low light. Use a flash unit when shooting in conditions other than bright sunlight.
kaituba 1 year ago
Thank you! i was wondering if my holga was broken or not, but thanks!
kaya94 1 year ago
@kaituba I just got a new holga120n, but i'm not sure if i'm using it correctly. Does the knob ever stop when you wind it to take a picture? Or are you supposed to wait until the number appears, take the picture, and then advance onto the next number?
kaya94 1 year ago
@kaya94 There is no auto stop for the Holga 120N. You stop when you see the frame number in the red window. Shoot a photo, then advance to the next frame number.
kaituba 1 year ago
Hi, I was wondering if you had any advice for me, I just got my first roll of film developed from my new holga 135, and they told me (@ cvs 1 hr photo) the whole rolll was blank, like nothing showed up at all. I have NO idea what the problem was, did I not wind the film into the camera properly? Did they make a mistake? Any advice at all would be GREATLY appreciated,
THANKS!
Mia
WerewolfGirlMia 1 year ago
@WerewolfGirlMia When you got your negatives back, were they clear? If so, could you read the film type and frame numbers on the edges? A blank usually indicates that the film did not go through the camera, due to misload. If there were no markings on the film at all, then it's possible the lab mishandled it, but not too likely. Try loading a new roll in the camera nad trying again. As you shoot thru the roll, you sometimes should be able to see the rewind knob turn a little bit.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba It could be CVS, but looking at your "how to load a holga" video, i think I may have loaded it in upside down or maybe on the wrong side of the film... OOPS...either way I'm taking my camera to my favorite photo shop, and getting them to help me :) Thanks for your reply!
Mia
WerewolfGirlMia 1 year ago
Do you wind up to the next number after you take a picture?
heazzadancer 1 year ago
@heazzadancer Yes, after taking the photo, advance the film to the next frame.
kaituba 1 year ago
did you use a b&w film for this?
klimg 1 year ago
@klimg Yes, it was a bw film. I shoot with Tri-X for most of my own work.
kaituba 1 year ago
A basic black holga 120N runs $28US,black Holga 120 FN (flash model), is $40US,black Holga 120 CFN is $47. The Holgawood 120N models ,like the Holga 120N in colors, cost $37US. You can find these models at BH Photo Video or Freestyle Photo Suppky.
kaituba 1 year ago
How much do Holga 120's cost?
CRHAYNES123 1 year ago
Thank you for the advice about contrasts!
DANDthekid 1 year ago
well, that was a nice shot
Cycycycyk 1 year ago
you don't have a buddy that can film for you.. annoying.. :S
lyamwins 1 year ago
I want to buy either the holga cfn 120 or The Diana f+ but i'm a beginner with lomography, so which one would you recommend? I'm also a bit worried about the price, so could you help me out here?
YXAznXY 1 year ago
@YXAznXY Of those 2, the Holga 120 CFN, but if you are a beginneer to film photography, start with a Holga 135. It's a 35mm lo- fi camera and probably the quickest and easiest way to learn film photography
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba thnx for the advice!
YXAznXY 1 year ago
Well done! The "SAFE-Advice" is really helpful!
TheGretaSchloch 1 year ago
This may be an ignorant question but I am trying to figure out what Holga I should get. I am a total beginner to holgas but I want to get a holga that I will enjoy even after I get better so I don't want to go with the easiest/simplest one if it compromises the options. I've seen a few holga images with extremely vivid color and that it the kind of this I'm looking for. It would be so helpful if you could give me some tips on which camera to get and how to do those effects
NeutralLov 1 year ago
@NeutralLov For a total film beginner, it's best to start with a 35mm lo-fi camera. The reasons for it are listed on my blog: dianacameraDOTcom/get-started/ -replace the DOT with a . (sorry, youtube doesn't like links)
kaituba 1 year ago
Hi- I was searching yahoo answers and found your flickr and i don't know if my question has any relevance to this video haha but I have a reusable camera from walgreens (like a disposable but i can use it as many times as i want- you probably know that already lol) and I was wondering:
Will it shoot lo-fi? Will the images look like a photo taken by a holga?
ps is a Holga and Diana two driffernet types of lomography cameras?
THANK YOU SO MUCH
fadesandfaces 1 year ago
@fadesandfaces Many disposables take lo-fi photos that are similar to the Holga 135 and other lo-fi cameras. Take the film in to a lab and hope it is bad enough to be good!
The Holga and Diana are 2 different types of lo-fi camera. The Diana+ is made by the Lomography company, but Holga is made by Tokina, but sold by Lomography Co. as well as other companies. The original vintage Diana camera was made in the 60's and 70's, by various companies.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba
how would i make one of those? i saw your vid where you use the popsicle stick so you can use 35mm film on a holga. is that what your suggesting?
EliRod003 1 year ago
@kaituba
when you take a shot, do you have to put the settings on depending on what your doing? sometimes i forget and i dont know if that will change the picture.
also, while i was unloading the film, the foam was gone. one of the employers at the camera store said that it would mess up the film. how do i fix that so it wont happen again??
EliRod003 1 year ago
@EliRod003 The set the camera adjustments according to the conditions you are working with. With the Holga, it is pretty forgiving, and doesn't allow much in the way of exposure adjustments. It is good to follow through with the checklist though.
Foam fell off? If you don't see an extra fat roll, it probably fell out already, and I wouldn't worry about it. To add tension to the roll, so it doesn't wind loosely, a little bit of cardboard will do the trick.
kaituba 1 year ago
great videos kai! thank you =)
jourelem 1 year ago
Hi. Is the winding of the next picture the same for the holga 135bc ? Or must I press the button on top while winding ? And how much is there to wind to the next picture ? Or is it fixed ? Thanks
sunshineloveshappy 1 year ago
@sunshineloveshappy With the Holga 135, You trip the shutter ( button on the top) then turn the winder (wheel on back, under your right thumb). Keep turning until the winder stops, then it's ready for the next photo.
kaituba 1 year ago
I've one of these... birthday gift from an ex, never got around to using it, wish I did... I should buy film for it.
SCHIZOPHRENlC 1 year ago
I never heard of the SAFE method until now, thanks a lot!
I almost always forget to set my focus, haha.
madelineschannel 1 year ago
@kaituba
What is pinhole?
EliRod003 1 year ago
@EliRod003 A pinhole camera is a lensless camera that uses a very, very small opening (a pinhole!) instead to create the image on the film. The images have a unique look, but require long exposures. There is a Holga Pinhole camera, but it is separate camera and not incorporated into the regular camera, as it is in the Diana+.
kaituba 1 year ago
Thanks for this great vid mate :) I have been to 'quan jo' (Never got the spelling of the place though!) and I really enjoyed it. I went there on a one day tour of China (departing from H.K.) I am also loving shooting with my Holga these days too. Forgive me in case I am about to make a mistake, but I think you haven't made a video about setting up a home-base darkroom. If you could make a video about that I know that myself and many others would appreciate it greatly! Cheers!!
R0WMaC 1 year ago
@R0WMaC Home darkroom vids? Ok, I'll put that on my list of things to do!
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba
I look forward to it :D
R0WMaC 1 year ago
very nice!!!tnx
jukahman 1 year ago
do you use black and white film? or do you just edit your color photos? thanks! i love the videos
tylerismybf0 1 year ago
@tylerismybf0 I shoot with Kodak Tri-X, a traditional black and white film and process the film and make prints in my darkroom.
kaituba 1 year ago
Ahh, I want a Holga. I have a Diana+ and have only used it once. It's an expensive hobby for me since I don't have a job at the moment :(
I used your technique for using 35mm in a Diana and it worked great by the way! So thank you! :)
KillHannahx 1 year ago
i love my holga! :)
electroforpresident 1 year ago