Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera

Comments about Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera:

Love this camera. Anyone looking to get started in pinhole photography or even panorama photography; start here. My camera was good strait from the first roll. Exposure time- I simply use a cable release and count up to 9 or 15 in day light (depending on how bright and clouds)with Fuji 100 B&W film. It's that simple! Remember to remove the masking/framing plate on the inside. I do this with all my Holgas. That way you get a full view and wonderful distorted edge. I have had problems fogging the film taking it out of the camera. As with all Holga cameras, it might not wind up the film tight enough on the roll, and light leaks on the film edge. I now change film using a dark bag. Remember to also tape up the seams of the camera back. Although I have shot without doing it and didn't have any leaks. I just don't trust the clips holding on the back especially if you are taking the camera rapidity in and out of a camera bag.http://robertgouldhistoricalartist.blogspot.com/

Comments about Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera:

I haven't played around with it too much yet. But I appreciate the unique images it takes compared to my go to camera.

Comments about Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera:

Lot's of fun for all. Typical Holga qurks. Light leaks etc. Takes me back to my photography beginnings. Long live FILM.

Comments about Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera:

Cheap easy way to start out in pinhole photography. This is a plastic camera, but don't be surprised if you end up taking some absolutely fantastic photos with it on accident. I love mine.

Comments about Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera:

If you are serious about trying pinhole photography this camera is an excellent choice. Since there is no lens it's cheap construction does not affect image quality and it can produce pictures as good as pinhole cameras costing hundreds of dollars more. However achieving good results with any pinhole camera is not easy. Among other things you must deal with extremely long exposures and film reciprocity failure which makes calculating exposure times difficult. Processing 120 film is expensive and may have to be handled by mail order. It's not too difficult to load this camera with 35mm film which will allow most drugstores to process it however they will not be able to make prints. You will find yourself wanting to purchase the equipment to develop and scan the film yourself. This should not be a casual purchase despite the modest cost of the camera.

Comments about Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera:

Low price low tech but lots of fun taking pictures
Only problem was setting the camera for 6X12 format. The directions are unclear and seem to be backwards. TIP: for 6X12 format set the view window with the pointer down (so you see the numbers in the middle of the film. For 6X9 format set the slider up so you read the numbers on the bottom of the film.

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Great idea, but a bit pricey. Knocked off a star due to cost (hey, it's PLASTIC!)

Comments about Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera:

The images this pinhole camera produces are gorgeous. And a fraction of the cost of a Zero Image, or other similar pinholes.I love this camera. It is a blast to use, and the results are jst stunning. Breathtaking. I cannot wait for the next time I am in the mountains, to bring this baby with me.You can see some images I took the other day here: [@]

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If you are a Holga, Pinhole, or Roll Film maniac
this is a must have! What can I say pure plastic pinhole pleasure! It's a Holga, all Holga, Holga rules apply. Get one and have a blast!

Comments about Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera:

I use this mostly for wide angle close ups and landscape photos. I love this camera. My only issue is the "shutter" doesn't open all the way and I will need to modify it to remove the hard-edged vignette

Comments about Holga 193120 120 Wide Angle Pinhole Camera:

How cool is this? A 6x12 format Holga with lots of falloff - what could be better? Takes beautiful, dreamy, panoramic images. Portable, easy to use - the ultimate art-house camera!