Holga 135BC 35mm Camera with Built-in Lens and Black Corners

  • Price: $49.99
  • B&H # HO35BC
  • Mfr# 170120

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The Holga 135BC camera is desired by art photographers the world over. Reminiscent of the Diana camera of the 1960s and 70s, characteristic vignetting focuses the viewer's eye and adds to visual impact. This version of the Holga differs from the standard version in that it features an internal mask which "cuts" the corners creating a soft vignetting effect. Hence, the name "Black Corner" version. 

A Holga has four focus marks on the lens barrel. Simply rotate the barrel to the setting that most closely corresponds to your situation. Feel free to use your own setting that might fall between these icons.

Vignettes the corners to give a soft, old-style quality to the image
Mostly plastic, including the lens; extremely small and compact one-piece plastic molded body
Zone focus system
Camera Type 35mm rangefinder camera with built-in 47mm lens
Film Back/Loading Accepts 35mm film ONLY
Film Type All 35mm types
Lens Mount Not Applicable
Shutter 1/100 sec shutter speed; 2 f-stops, f8 and f11
Shutter Release On camera body
Self Timer Not Applicable
Flash Synchronization Does not have built-in flash; Does have flash shoe
Mirror Lock-Up Not Applicable
Exposure Metering Not Applicable
Exposure Bracketing Not Applicable
Exposure Compensation Not Applicable
Depth-of-Field Preview Not Applicable
Viewfinder Non-removable viewfinder
Viewfinder Info No information displayed
Film Transport Wind to next frame
Multiple Exposure Possible by not winding between shots
Focusing System Zone focus system
Power Source Not Applicable
Custom Functions Not Applicable
Data Imprinting Not Applicable
Tripod Mount 1/4" x 20
Dimensions Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight Not Specified by Manufacturer
Miscellaneous Features "Bulb" exposure
Cable release slot in shutter release button

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Holga 135BC 35mm Camera with Built-in Lens and Black Corners
 
3.7

(based on 6 reviews)

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83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Simple controls (3)

Cons

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      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      4.0

      I like the retro feel

      By sbdriver1

      from Staten Island, NY

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Fun to use

      Cons

      • No film advance indicator

      Best Uses

        Comments about Holga 135BC 35mm Camera with Built-in Lens and Black Corners:

        of this camera. The photos come out great for a Holga. It's nice to get away from Digital for a while and go back to film. It's easy to use and you have four focus settings to choose from and you also have a bulb setting. What I don't like is that it does not have an indicator that tells you if the film is advancing properly. I use this camera with black and white film along with my digital camera. I would recommend this camera to others

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        5.0

        love it like a boy loves his toys

        By Ste-flash-no

        from Guayaquil, EC

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

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        Pros

        • Compact
        • Simple Controls

        Cons

        • Too Few Features

        Best Uses

        • Photojournalism

        Comments about Holga 135BC 35mm Camera with Built-in Lens and Black Corners:

        i love this camera, i really love to take photos, it´s very cheap but the pics are other point of view, a little abstract it´s kindda fun. your creativity will fly with this!

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        4.0

        Holga, you deserve a lot of credit

        By Boron

        from New York, NY

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

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        Pros

        • Can Withstand Use
        • Great Features
        • Simple Controls

        Cons

        • Flimsy Construction

        Best Uses

        • For anything

        Comments about Holga 135BC 35mm Camera with Built-in Lens and Black Corners:

        For the price this camera is amazing. The style of the photos that come out when you print them are original and need no post editing. The only flaw is that the lens cant zoom in or out, and the focus only shows up on the prints, not when you look through the viewfinder. The black corners give each photo a very artistic look. The 35mm film size is great because you can have it developed at any local pharmacy or grocery store. THUMBS UP

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        4.0

        So happy I bought this

        By Paige the traveler

        from San Jose, Costa Rica

        About Me Casual Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Can Withstand Use
        • Don't worry when it falls
        • Versatile

        Cons

        • Bulky

        Best Uses

        • Travel

        Comments about Holga 135BC 35mm Camera with Built-in Lens and Black Corners:

        I got this to bring to my semester abroad in addition to a friend's standard Holga. Even though I wish it could take square pictures, the ease of being able to develop 35mm film in a foreign country is worth the sacrifice. I've gotten some great shots!

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        4.0

        a great 35mm toy camera

        By Glenn

        from Frederick, Md

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

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        Pros

        • Simple Controls
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Holga 135BC 35mm Camera with Built-in Lens and Black Corners:

            I really love this camera. it's simple and fun and it takes grainy, whimsical photographs like most Holgas do. The biggest complaint I've heard is that the vignetting doesn't show up, but i've had plenty of success getting the dark corners... especially when the subject is bright or well lit. it's a bit of a different quality compared the Holga120's but that doesn't mean it doesn't take great pictures. I love 35mm cameras and it's definitely nice to get your roll developed around the corner at a one hour photo. If you want an easy and fun 35mm toy camera, this one is the way to go.

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            (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            1.0

            Not as fun as you'd think

            By Red Stick

            from Baton Rouge, LA

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

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            Pros

              Cons

              • Not quirky

              Best Uses

                Comments about Holga 135BC 35mm Camera with Built-in Lens and Black Corners:

                I had high hopes for the 35mm version of the Holga having used the 120-film version for many years. Maybe it's the film or the way it is processed, but this 35mm camera makes photos that look like any old point-and-shoot camera. It's just not quirky like the 120 and lacks the artifacts you'll find in photos made with the original version.

                If you want the fun and surprise of a Holga- but are thinking you'll save a few bucks on processing - keep looking. This Holga just doesn't do the trick.

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