Holga Modification - Filter adapter

I show how to use a step-up ring with a Holga, in order to use screw-in filters. This same technique and step-up ring will work on a Holga 135.

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Science & Technology

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• Holga
• modification
• Mod
• Lomo
• Lomography
• Toy
• Camera
• Plastic
• Kai
• www.dianacamera.com

[situmorangml]

Hi! Which size of step up and filter ring size that is recommended or suitable for Diana F+ ? Thanks!

[kaituba]

@situmorangml I haven't really tried this on a Diana yet, but I think that since the Diana camera is made of a more brittle plastic than the Holga, it may not work well.

[sk8er000216]

will this work with the 135bc?

[kaituba]

@sk8er000216  Yes, this also works with the Holga 135 and 135bc.

[Bjorgvin]

why would u add this to your Holga??

[kaituba]

So you can use filters, like close-up diopters, color filters, polarizers, etc.

[admiralasthma]

Kai, I love your tutorials! Even though I have been using these plastic cameras for years, I still find them watch when I want to know the hard facts. I have alot of 52mm filters and just wanted to know which step-up ring to use. Gotta put on a polarizer on my Holga. Chaa-ching! Just ordered a 46 -> 52 step-up ring from freestyle... Thanks man!

Lots of love, Mr. Asthma

[wumingkkk]

@dpspac333 I am a DSLR user :) My grandfather is a film SLR user. It just look kinda pro with a filter. No other intention. Just relax!

[dpspac333]

@zombra89 Why? its not going to be any different than on any other camera: colored filters: gives it that cast; Polarizer, makes it a bit clearer, brings out some blue in sky; NDS, depending on number, takes exposure down. Whats the big deal? Its just a film camera like any other.

[dpspac333]

@wumingkkk Looks but isn't: if you use it on a real shoot where you're moving around, clicking a lot, you have to dink around with screwing it in there, then it can pop off...now I just tape them on, if I want to use them, and its a no hassle deal. One thing, though, is using a lot of pro techniques on a plastic camera starts to defeat the purpose of going Lo - fi in the first place: if you are so concerned about all those bells and whistles, why not just buy an inexpensive Mamiya camera?

[dpspac333]

Better idea, cuz the filter can and will pop off: buy the filter holder and filters from holga, twelve bucks (or so). OR just tape a filter on there with gaffers tape.

[wumingkkk]

Now it look Pro!

[zombra89]

you should show pictures taken with every modification you make :P