Vintage Analog
I am thinking of buying a Holga 120 CFN?
As the title indicates, I think about buying a Holga 120 CFN I always liked the analog, vintage, soft tones images you see around the place, and I discovered a few days ago, the Holga is an inexpensive (and by the looks of things) a fun way to create these images. However, my photography experience is limited, I can handle a camera Digital camera (which can not) and I played a little with my father's SLR, but those charges, and I've never played with this kind of photography analog. I wondered what the photographers think. Should I dive in?
Whether or not you should get the Holga 120 CFN depends on how comfortable you are working with the film 120. Looks like you're familiar with the film in general, but the film 120 is a different animal 35mm. If you know where you get your film processed and printed or scanned, then you'll probably be fine with the 120 Holga camera. Otherwise, I would recommend that beginners lo-fi photography start a 35mm camera. Why? 1. Lower cost of the film. You get more frames per roll and if you are a beginner, how to get good at shooting with the film, is to shoot lots of it. I find that when beginners use 120 film, it is higher costs and higher costs of the transformation that prevents them from firing, because they are very aware of the cost of each shot. 2. Easier to find. 35mm film is much easier to find than the 120 film used in the Holga 120 cameras. I see it in pharmacies, and some grocery stores (although this is a much rarer experience). 3. Easier to get processed. Most pharmacies and large department stores Wal-Mart and Target still have an hour labs, but only for a 35mm film. You'll find a local lab to process your film 120, or send it. 4. Reduced costs of processing. It is cheaper to get your 35mm film processed. If you pass the tests and get the part changed and put on CD, you can reduce the cost even lower. Tip: If you want prints, then you pay only for those who left. This keeps the cost of treatment down. Take a look at one of these 35mm cameras: Holga 135BC 135 or similar economic purpose and function of the Holga 120 cameras. 1 aperture adjustment (yes, the device has two settings, but they are identical), two shutter settings, N (1 / 100 sec) and B (control Bulb) tripod, cable release socket If you want the corner vignetting as the larger format camera, get the Holga 135BC. Sample Photos: http://www.flickr.com/groups/holga135bc/ Black Devil Superheadz Slim This is a clone based on the popular vintage Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slim. He has no control and no exposure flash option, but with its wider than normal lens (22mm), it is capable of taking remarkable photos. Sample photos: It is not really a good Flickr group for these cameras even if the photos are from the sample Vivitar UWS http://www.flickr.com/groups/57074580 @ N00 / Mini Lomography Diana took the Diana camera, and narrowed down to 35mm. The Mini, while he does not have interchangeable lenses for full size + Lomography Diana is still a feature packed device (at least compared to the Holga and Black Devil Slim). The frame format is unusual. They stuck with The square format of the Diana camera, but it is centered on a standard 35mm frame. The reason for floating in space on the chassis 35 mm, is that either using a standard 35mm format, most laboratories 1 hour will be able to more easily deal with scans or prints do, because they are put in place to regularly 35 mm film. You can also set the camera for a half-frame 35mm, which is 2 24mm x 17mm vertical images. This results in two images on a standard 35mm framework. Currently, one of my favorites, he lives in my camera bag so it is handy wherever I go. Two aperture settings, 2 settings Shutter, N (1 / 100 sec) and B (Bulb setting) tripod socket switch This camera is unusual in that it offers a square format, 24x24mm on a standard 35mm frame (24x36mm). It also offers an optional half frame, frames 17x24mm (it doubles the number of exposures you get on a roll film) Diana pictures Mini Sample: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1232275 @ N22 / Mini Diana is nice, but I find that if I'm close and with a flash, images tend to be on the softer side focus, the point of being vague. You may want to consider the sharper lens cameras Slim Superheadz, but the trade off is no flash and no exposure control (Black Devil Slim White Slim Angel or another variant, the same in all colors diff camera). Take a careful look at the sample photos on Flickr to help you make a decision. Whatever camera you choose, remember the point of lo-fi photography is fun and not sweat the details! For tips for lo-fi cameras, check out my website: http://www.dianacamera.com/ Learn how to videos for Holga and Diana cameras, check out my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/kaituba