Wowowow THANKS A LOT ! But I still have a question, I don't want to have the sprocket holes. I only have the 42x42 mask and the 46.5x46.5 ... so what am I supposed to do,to get photos without them? Or can I just take photos without sprocket holes with a 24×36 mask?
Please reply, I'm thankful in advance. Much greets !! N :DD
@HLberlin When shooting with the 35mm DIY method, image in sprockets is a fact, unless you are using one of the 35mm film adapters made for the Holga or Diana+ cameras, but it doesn't mean you have to print them, you just have to crop them out when getting the images printed.
What vignette template do you use as standard when using 35mm film? Does it have any effect on the number of photos taken? Or does it just go by the 12/16 standards as with the 120 film?
@0ceanmachine 35mm film is longer than 120 film. Using the 6x6 mask, you will get 17 frames on a 24 exposure roll, and 24 frames on a 36 exposure roll. You will get more frames using the smaller mask, but I don't have an exact count, or know a good turn counter for the smaller frame. Use the chart at photondetector blog for 35mm film in a Holga 120. (Google search for Holga 35mm photondetector)
@zuantuba No. When I first signed up with youtube, I wanted Kaitube, but apparently YouTube doesn't allow any version of name with the word "tube" in it. I settled on a variation of that. In retrospect, I may have picked a different name, if I knew how popular my videos were going to be. Although, now that I've had the name for awhile, I kinda like being Kaituba.
@vivalachuminilla After each photo, you need to advance the film, but 2-1/2 turns is too much. Take a look for the Photon Detector blog b doing a google search for Holga 35mm. There's a more accurate turn counter there.
@MrFrankenteen Yes, in these early vids, it was hard to avoid the breathing since the camera is essentially mounted in from of me. I now make a separate sound recording to be merged later, but it does increase the amount of time needed to make these videos.
im trying this with my imperial reflex not sure if it will work since when i tried yesterday and had it developed they said it was bad but i was using film from 2008 and i did forget to cover up the red hole so maybe now that im using different film and covered that up it will work.
@BrianWilliamGreen Covering the red film counter window will definitely improve your chances of getting something usable. If you get some good results, let me know where I can see your images.
Thanks for making this video, but I still have a question. So from learning how to manually set up a 35 mm film roll into my camera, I tried taking pictures with it. This might sound like an ignorant question, but I honestly don't know if I took the picture or not. The shutter seems to be working fine and the flash goes off and all, but is that all i need to know to be sure that it took the picture? I don't want to risk exposing my film to light by opening the back and checking. Thank you!!
@hajincho Opening a loaded camera to check the film is always a bad idea. There's nothing to see until the film goes to the lab and gets processed. Look at the Shooting with Holga or Shooting with Diana videos to help make sure you have the camera set up properly. You don't mention which camera you have, but the basics are the same.
@lisagibbon Since you can't use the visual counter in the red window, you must count turns of the winder knob, or on a Holga, count clicks. For the most accurate count, the number of turns changes as the film on the takeup spool changes diameter as more film is wound on it. For the best turn chart I've seen, check out the one at Nicolai Morrison's blog, Photondetector: bitDOTly/kPhoton - replace the DOT with a . -youtube doesn't like links in the comments.
@kaituba Ah I understand now. I was searching about it on the web and here you are giving me a link to a informative blog. Thank you very much for the link and the video.
@woodedape Many people like to shoot 35mm in Holga 120 cameras, because they like the look of the image in sprockets that most 35mm cameras don't have.
@bassplayer94can I like to use regular b&w film. It takes some special handling, since it can't be processed at your local 1-hour lab. I process my own film, but if you don't know how, you can find a mail order lab that can do it for you. The other option is to shoot a special B&W film, like Ilford XP2 Super, that can be processed at a 1-hour lab.
@hellolauratube Most any simple flash unit will work, but most are underpowered. Go to Freestyle Photo Supply and look at the Holga Flash 766120. While a little bigger than some flashes, it has a fairly decent light output.
important question: i loaded my diana with a 35mm film, with 36 photos to shoot. now, i marked 2 spots to turn it around 2 times. i must be at 14-15 photos but got suddenly after some clicking strong resistance so i was too scared to "click"/turn it again. now, you can usually shoot with a 120mm max 16 photos, is that why i also cant shoot more with a 35mm film and its time to take it out???
@hidoko12 The 2 turns per frame is too much. A more accurate turn count can be found on the Internet. Google Holga 35mm and go to the photodetector blog. The chart there tells how much to turn for each frame. The amount needed to turn decreases as the takeup spool diameter increases with the film on it. When you feel tension, then you are at the end of the roll.
@kaituba yeah i read that on another post here, that 2 turns are too much. unfortunately i just saw it yesterday night, when i already shoot the film to an end :P but does that "influence" the film-pictures?or is there gonna be just a bigger space between the pictures on the negative?
@lunadalila This technique can be used in most any 120 film camera. I grossly overestimated the number of turns needed to advance the film. For a more accurate turn count, look up Nicolai Morrision's excellent turn counter chart on the web. (google Nicolai Holga 35mm). The chart is made for Holga, but will work for a Diana using no mask (12 exposure mode).
@mushroom3993 Modern films are sensitive to all light. While the protective backing paper will mostly protect the film, a strong light source, like the sun, hitting the red window will expose the film. You might get ghost images of the numbers and other markings on the paper on the negatives.
If I do 2 1/2 turns for my film, how many pictures will that give before the end is reached? Just so I can count down so I don't rip the film from the canister trying to go too far..
@brokenxbeforexyou The 2-1/2 turns is too much. Do a google search for Holga 35mm and click on the link for the blog at photondetector. Nicolai Morrison has an accurate film counter turn there. You will get about 17 frames from a 24exposure roll of film, and 24 frames from a 36 exposure roll, if you follow his chart.
Hi. I was wondering if I get a vintage diana. does that mean I have to constantly change the bulb after every flash? Sorry I don't really know much about the vintage Diana.
@peace4too The original Diana F and flash holder used AG-1 flashbulbs. The flashbulbs are good for 1 flash. They aren't too hard to find on eBay. The new electronic DianaF+ flash isn't compatible with the vintage Diana F.
To kaituba: I wanted to get either a Diana F+ (with or w/o flash doesn't matter to me) or a Holga 120CFN, but I don't know if I'm going to get either because I want to take pictures without the little black curved corners in the pictures. Would a different type of film prevent that, like 35mm?
@0bbinary if you want to avoid "the little black curved corners" (vignetting)you have to use the small mask that comes with the diana, to make 16 small square shots (4,2 x 4,2 cm)
@theeuphioquestionThat's up to you. If you want a wide image, go with no mask. Go to Flickr and see which sort of images appeal to you. Mask or no mask.
@hangmanneal The Holga 120N and Holga 135 only come with a hotshoe for mounting your own flash. I prefer this, as it allows me to mount a separate, but more powerful flash unit than the built in model.
@hangmanneal get the holga with the hot shoe and then buy a cheap hot shoe flash on ebay for $25 and you are good to go : for $50 you can get Cactus V4 triggers and now you will be set: PM me for more info if this is too short.
@babynur96 While the Diana is more versatile, the camera I most often reach for is my Holga. It's a solid camera with good lo-fi lens characteristics. If a beginner with film photography, get the Holga 135.
suggestion: when you put the foil in, completely cover the foil with the black tape. The way the Holga is set up here, the possibility is that any light that goes through the film will reflect off the foil and fog a rectangle of film a bit where the foil is from the reflected light. That may be a desired effect too, depending on what results you want, but if you like to cut down on internal reflection, cover the shiny stuff or at least hit it with some flat black paint or a sharpie.
Kai, I'm a superfan of yours... I've a Diana+, and I'm try to get my photos with the 35mm, but I can give at least 35mm around the spool to leave me more photos????
I think that the full circle it's too much... Because I get a few photos...
Sorry about my english. I'm from Spain. Take my mail malditoespejo@gmail.com so u can respond me easier. thanks for all
@malditoespejo Hola! Yes, I am winding too far in this video. Look up a good winding table, such as the one from Nicolai Morrison (do a google search for Holga 35mm Photon) for an accurate turn table for shooting 35mm film in a Diana or Holga. Comprende?
@kaituba thanks!!!! I try to understand the web that u give me. I think It's easy if I compare this with my diana negative roll but I have to try to get pictures closer together in the next roll... I'll tell u!!!! thank u so much!
@jamdrizzleizzleYes, but the higher number ISO indicates that this is.a more sensitive film, so I wouldn't use it for bright daylight photos, they will come out over-exposed. It would be better suited for low light or overcast conditions.
@kaituba Well you're a massive help! :) I literally just bought the diana mini with the diana f+ flash. Cannot wait for it to get here! I was also wondering how you find using expired film? Are there any examples of yours you could show?
@jamdrizzleizzle The roll of txp that I put through my cirroflex last week expired in 2007. My camera still works fine as do all of the other cameras that have had expired film run through them. Seroiusly, if it's been kept in a cool, dry place and is not so old that it's brittle, then it won't damage your camera. With colour film, there can be a colour shift depending on age and storage, and all film will lose speed and contrast. If stored refrigerated, it lasts years, if frozen- decades.
@FearCoreorg 35mm is much smaller than 120 film, so you are only getting a portion of the original frame. When framing the photo in the viewfinder, you must factor the smaller image area in, that is, shoot with the subject in the very center of the frame, and expect to lose some of the outer edge.
@rainbowsaremadas Yes, sorry about that. For the best winding, use Nicolai Morrsion's 35mm film chart for Holga (google it, cuz youtube doesn't like links)
@EliRod003 The Holga 135 is the best place to start, because it is a 35mm film camera. There are many good reasons to begin shooting with a 35mm camera. Go to dianacameraDOTcom (replace the DOT with a . --sorry, youtube doesn't like links) and look for my blog post about 35mm cameras.
Hey, I just got my Diana F+ last week. I tried this method (very helpful). I used a 35mm film which is ISO 400. I had it printed but nothing came out on the negatives. What 35mm film should i use? Or what should i do?
@historyemg1 Was the negative completely blank? If the film was unexposed, there should still be frame numbers and manufacturer marks on the edges of the film. If you see absolutely nothing and the film is clear, your film wasn't processed correctly. If the film is clear and you do see frame numbers, then the film was unexposed. In that case, make sure the shutter is working and you are using the cloudy aperture.
hi people i need your help where i can buy a holga camera in US because is for my sister birthday and she want one of this cameras so badly so please if anyone know where i can buy it please tell me i will be thankful :)
@tracegirl1616 Not sure where you are, but online I use Freestyle Photos Supply or BH Photo Video. They have good prices and fast shipping. Local stores, try your local professional photo supply store. Call and ask if they have them before making the trip to the store. Also you can check with Urbanouttfitters, but the kits they sell tend to be a little pricier.
@sheiscontagious This should work with any camera. You will have to figure out how far to wind the film, but it should be similar to Holga and Diana in number of winder turns. There are several good charts out there. You can find Nicolai Morrison's by googling "photon 35mm holga"Check your folder for leaks in the bellows. Open the camera back and have a strong light shine on the bellows. Look in the corners of the folds, as this is where you will usually get leaks from cracked leather.
@Filrox - the type of film you use will affect the image somewhat. Some films have a more vibrant color than others. (Kodak Portra Vivid color or Fuji Superia, for instance). The soft focus is a function of the lens, so the choice of film won't affect that aspect.
@nikonfseries Part of the whole lo-fi ideology is trying things in a different way. Shooting 35mm this way, you end up with images that look different from standard 35mm cameras because the image runs into the sprockets.
@bellamoscovitz since I've made this video, I have found charts online that offer a more accurate count for turns. do a google search for "Holga 35mm turns clicks"
So my questions for you are, when doing this, this will work with any 120 camera? Including the Holga 120FN? (the camera I am using) And when doing this, even though I have a 120 camera with 35mm film, I'm guessing I won't get the same effects as I would from a 120 with 120 film? As in I won't get as many dreamy qualities?
You ate also correct in that you will lose some of the Holga lo- fi effect, because you are using the vertical portion of the camera's negative area, you won't get the corner vignette. That portion of the neg is also the sharpest part of the lens, so there may not appear to be the dropping out of focus on the edges. You can counteract some of these effect by using an accessory wide angle or fisheye when shooting with 35mm.
120 film? You will usually get 12 or 16 frames. Depending on the camera. Using the masking inserts, you will get 16 4.5x6cm frames on a Holga or 16 4.2x4.2 cm frames on a Diana+. With no inserts, you will get 12 6x6 frames per roll.
24 clicks, or do a google search for "35mm Film Advance Guide for Sprocket Hole Photography" and lookup Nicolai Morrison's excellent guide on advancing film at his photondector website. (sorry, youtube doesn't like URLs in these comments)
How to rewind? I just posted the DIY 35mm film, Unloading video.
Unload the camera in absolute darkness. Use a film changing bag or use a dark room. Windowless bathroom is ideal.
In complete darkness, open the camera. Remove the film cassette and rewind the film into the cassette.
Take the film to a photolab.
Tell them do not cut the negs. Give them a 35mm film can to put the film in. Reason for this is that the neg frames will be unevenly spaced. Trim them to fit in a std 35mm neg page.
See my dianacamera website for more complete directions.
hello, i just made this for my diana. i am worried that when i go to my local photo developing center (walgreens usually) that my pictures won't turn out. do i need to be worrying about this? also, how might i roll the film back in when i take it out to get developed? thank you.
Go to my website at dianacamera and do a search for 35mm, and you will find a couple of images I shot with my Holga using this technique.
I have done this procedure only a few times. I find it is difficult to determine how far to wind each frame, and I need to replace my Epson v4490, which I was using to scan my negs in.
there are a lot of easier ways, mine only takes me like half a minute to charge. For 10' of handlabor I preffer to buy the 120 film straight away
MaxEdelstein 3 weeks ago
what does DIY mean ?
ilmononico 4 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@ilmononico DIY stands for Do-It-Yourself
kaituba 4 weeks ago
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Ellalafication 4 weeks ago
Wowowow THANKS A LOT ! But I still have a question, I don't want to have the sprocket holes. I only have the 42x42 mask and the 46.5x46.5 ... so what am I supposed to do,to get photos without them? Or can I just take photos without sprocket holes with a 24×36 mask?
Please reply, I'm thankful in advance. Much greets !! N :DD
HLberlin 1 month ago
@HLberlin When shooting with the 35mm DIY method, image in sprockets is a fact, unless you are using one of the 35mm film adapters made for the Holga or Diana+ cameras, but it doesn't mean you have to print them, you just have to crop them out when getting the images printed.
kaituba 1 month ago
What vignette template do you use as standard when using 35mm film? Does it have any effect on the number of photos taken? Or does it just go by the 12/16 standards as with the 120 film?
0ceanmachine 2 months ago
@0ceanmachine 35mm film is longer than 120 film. Using the 6x6 mask, you will get 17 frames on a 24 exposure roll, and 24 frames on a 36 exposure roll. You will get more frames using the smaller mask, but I don't have an exact count, or know a good turn counter for the smaller frame. Use the chart at photondetector blog for 35mm film in a Holga 120. (Google search for Holga 35mm photondetector)
kaituba 2 months ago
are you a tuba player?
zuantuba 2 months ago
@zuantuba No. When I first signed up with youtube, I wanted Kaitube, but apparently YouTube doesn't allow any version of name with the word "tube" in it. I settled on a variation of that. In retrospect, I may have picked a different name, if I knew how popular my videos were going to be. Although, now that I've had the name for awhile, I kinda like being Kaituba.
kaituba 2 months ago
how many photos can you take with a 35mm film on a Diana F+?
Thank you :)
Manganet31 3 months ago
Thanks for the video but I didnt understand How many times should I turn the knob for each shoot? (in diana)
kibrisas 3 months ago
You are my hero! Breathe as much as you like, i'm watching for instruction, not enjoyment.
leilaturk 3 months ago
can anybody tell me how to unload the 35mm film? cause the link you gave doesn't appear :(
vickytlo 3 months ago
@vickytlo The unload video is here: bitDOTly/kDIYUnload. -replace the DOT with a . Sorry, but YouTube doesn't like links in the comments.
kaituba 3 months ago
i'm thing that guy is snorlax
luislinnovel 4 months ago
I don't understand, I have to turn the knob two and a half turns after each photo, or just the first time to load it? Thanks.
vivalachuminilla 5 months ago
@vivalachuminilla After each photo, you need to advance the film, but 2-1/2 turns is too much. Take a look for the Photon Detector blog b doing a google search for Holga 35mm. There's a more accurate turn counter there.
kaituba 5 months ago
your breathing makes me feel like i'm watching some horror film. nice instructions though
MrFrankenteen 5 months ago
@MrFrankenteen Yes, in these early vids, it was hard to avoid the breathing since the camera is essentially mounted in from of me. I now make a separate sound recording to be merged later, but it does increase the amount of time needed to make these videos.
kaituba 5 months ago
@kaituba does this produce the sprocket effect? because i bought a 35mm back for my holga but there's are no sprocket holes.
MrFrankenteen 5 months ago
@MrFrankenteen yes
penetre79 5 months ago
im trying this with my imperial reflex not sure if it will work since when i tried yesterday and had it developed they said it was bad but i was using film from 2008 and i did forget to cover up the red hole so maybe now that im using different film and covered that up it will work.
BrianWilliamGreen 5 months ago
@BrianWilliamGreen Covering the red film counter window will definitely improve your chances of getting something usable. If you get some good results, let me know where I can see your images.
kaituba 5 months ago
@kaituba hey i just posted the photos on my blog if you go to my site you can see them it should be the recent post, cant wait to hear your thoughts.
BrianWilliamGreen 5 months ago
@BrianWilliamGreen I'll check them out. Where is your blog?
kaituba 5 months ago
@kaituba look at the recent video i posted there is a link to the photos there, thanks for your time sir.
BrianWilliamGreen 5 months ago
Thanks for making this video, but I still have a question. So from learning how to manually set up a 35 mm film roll into my camera, I tried taking pictures with it. This might sound like an ignorant question, but I honestly don't know if I took the picture or not. The shutter seems to be working fine and the flash goes off and all, but is that all i need to know to be sure that it took the picture? I don't want to risk exposing my film to light by opening the back and checking. Thank you!!
hajincho 6 months ago
@hajincho Opening a loaded camera to check the film is always a bad idea. There's nothing to see until the film goes to the lab and gets processed. Look at the Shooting with Holga or Shooting with Diana videos to help make sure you have the camera set up properly. You don't mention which camera you have, but the basics are the same.
kaituba 6 months ago
Thanks for making this video. Really helps.
I have a question though. How do I know that when I turn the spool, I'm going to shoot the next picture in the next frame?
lisagibbon 6 months ago
@lisagibbon Since you can't use the visual counter in the red window, you must count turns of the winder knob, or on a Holga, count clicks. For the most accurate count, the number of turns changes as the film on the takeup spool changes diameter as more film is wound on it. For the best turn chart I've seen, check out the one at Nicolai Morrison's blog, Photondetector: bitDOTly/kPhoton - replace the DOT with a . -youtube doesn't like links in the comments.
kaituba 6 months ago 2
@kaituba Ah I understand now. I was searching about it on the web and here you are giving me a link to a informative blog. Thank you very much for the link and the video.
lisagibbon 6 months ago
hate to turn it to mute because of the breathing! lol
ktlovessummer 6 months ago
Can this be done in a Holga 120N?
contrastively 6 months ago
@contrastively Yes, this method will work with just about any 120 film camera.
kaituba 6 months ago
to shoot with the holga.. you just pull the little lever on the side, right?
xODIDDYx 6 months ago
@xODIDDYx To make an exposure, you trip the lever which is the shutter release. Check out my video, shooting with Holga.
kaituba 6 months ago
hi... may i know how to unload this 35mm film from my diana f+???
cinta2music 6 months ago 2
@cinta2music Sure. See my video: DIY 35mm - Unloading the camera - Holga or Diana
kaituba 6 months ago
@playnesgames The noise you hear is probably the sound of the film in the 35mm cassette turning as you wind the film.
kaituba 7 months ago
Why use 35mm. Don't they make Holgas with 35mm?
woodedape 7 months ago
@woodedape Many people like to shoot 35mm in Holga 120 cameras, because they like the look of the image in sprockets that most 35mm cameras don't have.
kaituba 7 months ago
how do you understand when you're finished with the roll?
bassplayer94can 7 months ago
@bassplayer94can When the tension on the winder knob increases to point where it will no longer turn, then you are at the end of the roll.
kaituba 7 months ago
@kaituba thanx.. and is it a good idea to use b&w ?
bassplayer94can 7 months ago
@bassplayer94can I like to use regular b&w film. It takes some special handling, since it can't be processed at your local 1-hour lab. I process my own film, but if you don't know how, you can find a mail order lab that can do it for you. The other option is to shoot a special B&W film, like Ilford XP2 Super, that can be processed at a 1-hour lab.
kaituba 7 months ago
DIGITALREV KAI?!?!
Rawrfearmeh333 7 months ago
@Rawrfearmeh333 Hey, I'm not quite sure what your question is.
kaituba 7 months ago
What flash would you suggest for the Holga 35mm ?
hellolauratube 7 months ago
@hellolauratube Most any simple flash unit will work, but most are underpowered. Go to Freestyle Photo Supply and look at the Holga Flash 766120. While a little bigger than some flashes, it has a fairly decent light output.
kaituba 7 months ago
important question: i loaded my diana with a 35mm film, with 36 photos to shoot. now, i marked 2 spots to turn it around 2 times. i must be at 14-15 photos but got suddenly after some clicking strong resistance so i was too scared to "click"/turn it again. now, you can usually shoot with a 120mm max 16 photos, is that why i also cant shoot more with a 35mm film and its time to take it out???
hidoko12 8 months ago
@hidoko12 The 2 turns per frame is too much. A more accurate turn count can be found on the Internet. Google Holga 35mm and go to the photodetector blog. The chart there tells how much to turn for each frame. The amount needed to turn decreases as the takeup spool diameter increases with the film on it. When you feel tension, then you are at the end of the roll.
kaituba 8 months ago
@kaituba yeah i read that on another post here, that 2 turns are too much. unfortunately i just saw it yesterday night, when i already shoot the film to an end :P but does that "influence" the film-pictures?or is there gonna be just a bigger space between the pictures on the negative?
hidoko12 8 months ago
@hidoko12 There will be more space between frames. It doesn't hurt anything.
kaituba 8 months ago
whats wrong with 120?, why use 35mm?
curtismichael14 8 months ago
@curtismichael14 Nothing, but some have difficulty finding 120 film or getting it processed and printed.
kaituba 8 months ago
@kaituba yeah thats true
curtismichael14 8 months ago
that breathing is driving me insane!
melliexo 9 months ago 30
@melliexo Agreed.
hanmagnus 8 months ago
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NKskates 9 months ago
is the same thing for the Diana?
lunadalila 10 months ago
@lunadalila This technique can be used in most any 120 film camera. I grossly overestimated the number of turns needed to advance the film. For a more accurate turn count, look up Nicolai Morrision's excellent turn counter chart on the web. (google Nicolai Holga 35mm). The chart is made for Holga, but will work for a Diana using no mask (12 exposure mode).
kaituba 10 months ago
they now make a 35mm back for the diana+, not sure if you knew that or not, either way great tutorial.
x802Gaming 10 months ago
I know I'm new to this because I just got my camera today (!!!) But why do you tape the red window opening?
mushroom3993 10 months ago
@mushroom3993 Modern films are sensitive to all light. While the protective backing paper will mostly protect the film, a strong light source, like the sun, hitting the red window will expose the film. You might get ghost images of the numbers and other markings on the paper on the negatives.
kaituba 10 months ago
what are the consequences of not being precise enough with our centering? will it crop stuff off?
joshmolina3 11 months ago
@joshmolina3 Yes, if you don't properly center the image, you can expect some cropping.
kaituba 10 months ago
Impressive birth mark
AreaQNH870 1 year ago 17
@AreaQNH870 lol!
whooperpooper86 11 months ago
Argh, he "drawed" on a vintage Diana F. WTF!?
rafasilva1 1 year ago
thanks!! i was thinking of buying a diana 35mm back and now i see your vid. you saved my money.
androgynymc 1 year ago
@androgynymc This is a good experimental solution. If you plan on shooting 35mm exclusively, you may want to think about getting the 35mm adapter.
kaituba 1 year ago
If I do 2 1/2 turns for my film, how many pictures will that give before the end is reached? Just so I can count down so I don't rip the film from the canister trying to go too far..
brokenxbeforexyou 1 year ago
@brokenxbeforexyou The 2-1/2 turns is too much. Do a google search for Holga 35mm and click on the link for the blog at photondetector. Nicolai Morrison has an accurate film counter turn there. You will get about 17 frames from a 24exposure roll of film, and 24 frames from a 36 exposure roll, if you follow his chart.
kaituba 1 year ago
hello there. i have a video with a method to get your 35 mm film digitalized with a digital camera .look on to my channel. thanks
gigiboxa 1 year ago
which one should i get? i was kind of thinking the holga but i just want the best one.
tonyo7 1 year ago
thanks this is really helpful!
louiseycheesey101 1 year ago
thank you
peace4too 1 year ago
I see a lot of people doing this using sponge or cotton wool and elastic bands. This looks so much easier and a lot less fuss!
Great little lesson! :)
StickyVinny 1 year ago
Hi. I was wondering if I get a vintage diana. does that mean I have to constantly change the bulb after every flash? Sorry I don't really know much about the vintage Diana.
peace4too 1 year ago
@peace4too The original Diana F and flash holder used AG-1 flashbulbs. The flashbulbs are good for 1 flash. They aren't too hard to find on eBay. The new electronic DianaF+ flash isn't compatible with the vintage Diana F.
kaituba 1 year ago
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QUESTION!
Nube to lomo... if i want sprockets on my pics.
do i buy a whole new back for a diana f+ cam? or can i load up 35mm film to the 120mm back?
ALSO, if i can load up 35mm film to the 120mm back AND use wide angle lense... will it produce pics like the sprocket rocket?
same question for my holga. Basiclly i want sprockets in my pics....
just wondering which is the best method and camera to use. as well as cheapest.
hardboiled89 1 year ago
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Hey Kai,
How do you know how many rotations to turn the knob at the beginning to advance the film to the first frame? Thanks for the vids!
petrovasaff 1 year ago
Hey Kai,
How do you know how many times to turn the knob at the beginning to advance the film to the first frame? Thanks for the vids!
petrovasaff 1 year ago
@petrovasaff 1.5 turns. Or you will get double exposure which is sometimes really cool.
HerRevenge 1 year ago
u just saved me a crap lode of money
sarahkins1000 1 year ago
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applepiewithtoast 1 year ago
To kaituba: I wanted to get either a Diana F+ (with or w/o flash doesn't matter to me) or a Holga 120CFN, but I don't know if I'm going to get either because I want to take pictures without the little black curved corners in the pictures. Would a different type of film prevent that, like 35mm?
0bbinary 1 year ago
@0bbinary if you want to avoid "the little black curved corners" (vignetting)you have to use the small mask that comes with the diana, to make 16 small square shots (4,2 x 4,2 cm)
megustatupijama 1 year ago
Awesome. This helps! Thanks : )
mnvbalaoing 1 year ago
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moopoo41 1 year ago
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moopoo41 1 year ago
Should I use one of the masks on my Holga or just leave them out?
theeuphioquestion 1 year ago
@theeuphioquestionThat's up to you. If you want a wide image, go with no mask. Go to Flickr and see which sort of images appeal to you. Mask or no mask.
kaituba 1 year ago
IMO if the film went up and down it would make a really cool hipster effect on your photos
DIYTx 1 year ago
how do you unload it??
hangmanneal 1 year ago
@hangmanneal I have a video for that. DIY 35mm - Unloading the camera.
kaituba 1 year ago
i know you must get this all the time but should get a holga with a flash or with out?
hangmanneal 1 year ago
@hangmanneal The Holga 120N and Holga 135 only come with a hotshoe for mounting your own flash. I prefer this, as it allows me to mount a separate, but more powerful flash unit than the built in model.
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba thank you i just got a 120N on ebay and and cant wait to use it!
hangmanneal 1 year ago
@hangmanneal get the holga with the hot shoe and then buy a cheap hot shoe flash on ebay for $25 and you are good to go : for $50 you can get Cactus V4 triggers and now you will be set: PM me for more info if this is too short.
dpspac333 1 year ago
@windacher Yes, ice cream sticks will work fine.
kaituba 1 year ago
Which do you recommend more? Diana or Holga?
babynur96 1 year ago
@babynur96 While the Diana is more versatile, the camera I most often reach for is my Holga. It's a solid camera with good lo-fi lens characteristics. If a beginner with film photography, get the Holga 135.
kaituba 1 year ago
hey kai! I was wondering if i can do multiexposures with this diy 35 mm film diana?
danokilledqiqiq 1 year ago
@danokilledqiqiq Yes, just trip the shutter again before advancing the film.
kaituba 1 year ago
suggestion: when you put the foil in, completely cover the foil with the black tape. The way the Holga is set up here, the possibility is that any light that goes through the film will reflect off the foil and fog a rectangle of film a bit where the foil is from the reflected light. That may be a desired effect too, depending on what results you want, but if you like to cut down on internal reflection, cover the shiny stuff or at least hit it with some flat black paint or a sharpie.
johnlebl 1 year ago
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Kai, I'm a superfan of yours... I've a Diana+, and I'm try to get my photos with the 35mm, but I can give at least 35mm around the spool to leave me more photos????
I think that the full circle it's too much... Because I get a few photos...
Sorry about my english. I'm from Spain. Take my mail malditoespejo@gmail.com so u can respond me easier. thanks for all
malditoespejo 1 year ago
@malditoespejo Hola! Yes, I am winding too far in this video. Look up a good winding table, such as the one from Nicolai Morrison (do a google search for Holga 35mm Photon) for an accurate turn table for shooting 35mm film in a Diana or Holga. Comprende?
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba thanks!!!! I try to understand the web that u give me. I think It's easy if I compare this with my diana negative roll but I have to try to get pictures closer together in the next roll... I'll tell u!!!! thank u so much!
malditoespejo 1 year ago
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malditoespejo 1 year ago
do you think i can use an 800 speed film with a diana F+ 120?
jamdrizzleizzle 1 year ago
@jamdrizzleizzleYes, but the higher number ISO indicates that this is.a more sensitive film, so I wouldn't use it for bright daylight photos, they will come out over-exposed. It would be better suited for low light or overcast conditions.
kaituba 1 year ago
I've always wondered are you sponsored by lomography? you have nearly effing everything by them! haha.
IRTOMM 1 year ago
@IRTOMM Im' not sponsored by Lomography, I'm just an lo-fi enthusiast, or maybe an enthusiastic lo-fi photographer...
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba Well you're a massive help! :) I literally just bought the diana mini with the diana f+ flash. Cannot wait for it to get here! I was also wondering how you find using expired film? Are there any examples of yours you could show?
IRTOMM 1 year ago
Expired film can damage your camera. It will show a very interesting shot but i wouldnt risk it
jamdrizzleizzle 1 year ago
@jamdrizzleizzle Oh thanks for telling me!
IRTOMM 1 year ago
@jamdrizzleizzle The roll of txp that I put through my cirroflex last week expired in 2007. My camera still works fine as do all of the other cameras that have had expired film run through them. Seroiusly, if it's been kept in a cool, dry place and is not so old that it's brittle, then it won't damage your camera. With colour film, there can be a colour shift depending on age and storage, and all film will lose speed and contrast. If stored refrigerated, it lasts years, if frozen- decades.
johnlebl 1 year ago
Thanks for the tutorial!!
KILLTHEROBOT 1 year ago
Say I took a double exposure picture with the 35mm film, is there anything that varies? that's different from the 120?
FearCoreorg 1 year ago
@FearCoreorg 35mm is much smaller than 120 film, so you are only getting a portion of the original frame. When framing the photo in the viewfinder, you must factor the smaller image area in, that is, shoot with the subject in the very center of the frame, and expect to lose some of the outer edge.
kaituba 1 year ago
Would this work with an Argoflex? If so, how would I do the turning with it?
FamousLastKid 1 year ago
is 2 and a half turns too much?
rainbowsaremadas 1 year ago
@rainbowsaremadas Yes, sorry about that. For the best winding, use Nicolai Morrsion's 35mm film chart for Holga (google it, cuz youtube doesn't like links)
kaituba 1 year ago
how do i unload it??
1Coltorti1 1 year ago
@1Coltorti1 I have a video for that too. Look for my video:
DIY 35mm - Unloading the Camera - Holga or Diana
kaituba 1 year ago
nice mole bro
regnmolnig 1 year ago
Your videos are so helpful! I've recently purchased a Holga and a Diana. I really needed your tutorials! Thanks for all the info.
BSandalwoodskin 1 year ago
@kaituba thanks alot! I will be sure to check it out,
EliRod003 1 year ago
@kaituba
Im trying to buy a Holga and i want to know which type of film is better, the 120 or the 35? And which model is best also
EliRod003 1 year ago
@EliRod003 The Holga 135 is the best place to start, because it is a 35mm film camera. There are many good reasons to begin shooting with a 35mm camera. Go to dianacameraDOTcom (replace the DOT with a . --sorry, youtube doesn't like links) and look for my blog post about 35mm cameras.
kaituba 1 year ago
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monkeydance09 1 year ago
I Got a 35mm fujicolor 100 24 shots (cuz im broke.) how long will i hold the shutter?
i1z1e1 1 year ago
@i1z1e1 In normal, outdoor shooting, set the Diana or Holga to the N setting(1/00 sec).
kaituba 1 year ago
no offense but your voice is a bit annoying
chompchompcho 1 year ago
@chompchompcho what is the purpose of saying this?
Sarskater6 1 year ago
how to unload the film from Diana F+ once the film is finished? thanks.
MsBielah 1 year ago
@MsBielah There is a how to unload video posted here as well.
kaituba 1 year ago
What 35mm iso should i get to do it on my diana f +
i1z1e1 1 year ago
@i1z1e1 - I usually get ISO 400, but have used ISO 200 with no problem.
kaituba 1 year ago
Hey, I just got my Diana F+ last week. I tried this method (very helpful). I used a 35mm film which is ISO 400. I had it printed but nothing came out on the negatives. What 35mm film should i use? Or what should i do?
historyemg1 1 year ago
@historyemg1 Was the negative completely blank? If the film was unexposed, there should still be frame numbers and manufacturer marks on the edges of the film. If you see absolutely nothing and the film is clear, your film wasn't processed correctly. If the film is clear and you do see frame numbers, then the film was unexposed. In that case, make sure the shutter is working and you are using the cloudy aperture.
kaituba 1 year ago
hi people i need your help where i can buy a holga camera in US because is for my sister birthday and she want one of this cameras so badly so please if anyone know where i can buy it please tell me i will be thankful :)
tracegirl1616 1 year ago
@tracegirl1616 Not sure where you are, but online I use Freestyle Photos Supply or BH Photo Video. They have good prices and fast shipping. Local stores, try your local professional photo supply store. Call and ask if they have them before making the trip to the store. Also you can check with Urbanouttfitters, but the kits they sell tend to be a little pricier.
kaituba 1 year ago
do you know if it works the same way with a balda pontina folding camera?
sheiscontagious 1 year ago
@sheiscontagious This should work with any camera. You will have to figure out how far to wind the film, but it should be similar to Holga and Diana in number of winder turns. There are several good charts out there. You can find Nicolai Morrison's by googling "photon 35mm holga"Check your folder for leaks in the bellows. Open the camera back and have a strong light shine on the bellows. Look in the corners of the folds, as this is where you will usually get leaks from cracked leather.
kaituba 1 year ago
When breaking the popsicle sticks, if you bend it towards the crease first instead of away you won't get those little bits you'll have a clean cut
scattrr 1 year ago
sort of irrelevant to the video, but would i still get that warm/dreamy picture (in my case Diana Mini) no matter what 35mm film I use?
Filrox 1 year ago
@Filrox - the type of film you use will affect the image somewhat. Some films have a more vibrant color than others. (Kodak Portra Vivid color or Fuji Superia, for instance). The soft focus is a function of the lens, so the choice of film won't affect that aspect.
kaituba 1 year ago
why not just buy the 35mm version?
nikonfseries 1 year ago
To save money? Maybe this also wasn't available when he made this video.
MilkyTeaPrincess 1 year ago
@nikonfseries Part of the whole lo-fi ideology is trying things in a different way. Shooting 35mm this way, you end up with images that look different from standard 35mm cameras because the image runs into the sprockets.
kaituba 1 year ago
Is it 2 and a half turns for the Diana as well?
bellamoscovitz 1 year ago
@bellamoscovitz since I've made this video, I have found charts online that offer a more accurate count for turns. do a google search for "Holga 35mm turns clicks"
kaituba 1 year ago
@kaituba Thanks for the hint! I recently got a Holga 135BC, though, I'll give it a shot!
bellamoscovitz 1 year ago
Hello Kai.
So my questions for you are, when doing this, this will work with any 120 camera? Including the Holga 120FN? (the camera I am using) And when doing this, even though I have a 120 camera with 35mm film, I'm guessing I won't get the same effects as I would from a 120 with 120 film? As in I won't get as many dreamy qualities?
asianandproud007 2 years ago
Yes, this will work with the 120FN.
You ate also correct in that you will lose some of the Holga lo- fi effect, because you are using the vertical portion of the camera's negative area, you won't get the corner vignette. That portion of the neg is also the sharpest part of the lens, so there may not appear to be the dropping out of focus on the edges. You can counteract some of these effect by using an accessory wide angle or fisheye when shooting with 35mm.
kaituba 2 years ago
Hi again.
One more question.
With a roll of 120mm film, how many shots can I expect to get out of it?
asianandproud007 2 years ago
120 film? You will usually get 12 or 16 frames. Depending on the camera. Using the masking inserts, you will get 16 4.5x6cm frames on a Holga or 16 4.2x4.2 cm frames on a Diana+. With no inserts, you will get 12 6x6 frames per roll.
kaituba 2 years ago
@kaituba
Wow, that's practically nothing. And with 35mm film I'm guessing much more frames?
asianandproud007 2 years ago
Hi,
WHEN LOADING THE 35MM FILM DO I DO THAT IN COMPLETE DARKNESS ALSO??? OR IS IT ONLY UNLOADING THAT IS COMPLETE DARKNESS??
Thanks in advance.
Chappelow 2 years ago
You only need to unload the film in darkness, when the exposed film is out of the cassette and on the takeup spool.
kaituba 2 years ago
sooooooooo how many turns do i actually need to do? and how would you rewind
matteuklol 2 years ago
24 clicks, or do a google search for "35mm Film Advance Guide for Sprocket Hole Photography" and lookup Nicolai Morrison's excellent guide on advancing film at his photondector website. (sorry, youtube doesn't like URLs in these comments)
How to rewind? I just posted the DIY 35mm film, Unloading video.
kaituba 2 years ago
amazing :) thanks man! cant wait for my f + to arrive
matteuklol 2 years ago
hi kai, thanks for uploading this!
will this set up allow the film to be printed at a photo development station or 1-hour lab?
mnbjensen 2 years ago
I also need to know how to rewind the film.
xLlyallx 2 years ago
Yes I also need to know how to roll the film back!
marielfdz 2 years ago
hey kai what do you then do with the spool with all the film on it?
chilibeanking 2 years ago
Unload the camera in absolute darkness. Use a film changing bag or use a dark room. Windowless bathroom is ideal.
In complete darkness, open the camera. Remove the film cassette and rewind the film into the cassette.
Take the film to a photolab.
Tell them do not cut the negs. Give them a 35mm film can to put the film in. Reason for this is that the neg frames will be unevenly spaced. Trim them to fit in a std 35mm neg page.
See my dianacamera website for more complete directions.
kaituba 2 years ago
hello, i just made this for my diana. i am worried that when i go to my local photo developing center (walgreens usually) that my pictures won't turn out. do i need to be worrying about this? also, how might i roll the film back in when i take it out to get developed? thank you.
causeoflight 2 years ago
Hi Kai pls answer this right away! I need to know also :)
sairanepo 2 years ago
did you ever get an answer to this question? i'm wondering the exact same thing... did you ever get your 35mm photos developed?
mnbjensen 2 years ago
Go to my website at dianacamera and do a search for 35mm, and you will find a couple of images I shot with my Holga using this technique.
I have done this procedure only a few times. I find it is difficult to determine how far to wind each frame, and I need to replace my Epson v4490, which I was using to scan my negs in.
kaituba 2 years ago
yeah, i agree how do we rewind the film back into the cassette?
lauren2132 2 years ago
so is it ok that the film is exposed to light before you take pictures or do you have to do it in darkness
enjoiskater096 2 years ago
Film in the cassette, ok to expose to light. Film wound onto the take-up spool, only handle in complete darkness.
kaituba 2 years ago