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Holga 120N Medium Format Film Camera (Black)

BH #HO120N • MFR #144120
Holga 120N Medium Format Film Camera (Black)
Key Features
  • Classic Toy Camera
  • 60mm f/8 Plastic Lens
  • Zone Focusing System
  • Shutter Speeds: 1/100 sec. and Bulb
One of the most iconic toy cameras available, the Holga 120N is characterized by the unique image quality it is able to produce, along with its modest design and minimal controls. Featured here with a black finish, the Holga is best known for its standard-length 60mm f/8 plastic lens that produces a soft, dream-like aesthetic, which is further accentuated by the inherent vignetting and light leaks caused by the plastic body and simple construction. A choice between f/8 or f/11, or "cloudy" and "sunny", aperture settings is available, along with 1/100 sec. or bulb shutter speed settings and a zone focus system for focusing as close as 3' away. A tripod mount is incorporated into the base of the camera for stable long exposure shooting and a top hot shoe accepts optional electronic flashes. A camera designed to bring the fun back to photography, the Holga is a classic toy camera capable of making some remarkable, yet inherently lo-fi photographs.
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Holga 120N Overview

One of the most iconic toy cameras available, the Holga 120N is characterized by the unique image quality it is able to produce, along with its modest design and minimal controls. Featured here with a black finish, the Holga is best known for its standard-length 60mm f/8 plastic lens that produces a soft, dream-like aesthetic, which is further accentuated by the inherent vignetting and light leaks caused by the plastic body and simple construction. A choice between f/8 or f/11, or "cloudy" and "sunny", aperture settings is available, along with 1/100 sec. or bulb shutter speed settings and a zone focus system for focusing as close as 3' away. A tripod mount is incorporated into the base of the camera for stable long exposure shooting and a top hot shoe accepts optional electronic flashes. A camera designed to bring the fun back to photography, the Holga is a classic toy camera capable of making some remarkable, yet inherently lo-fi photographs.

The 120N model accepts 120-format roll film and includes both 6 x 4.5cm and 6 x 6cm inserts to record 16 or 12 exposures per roll, respectively. Film is manually advanced between shots using the top winding knob, with the frame progression checked using the rear red window.

Plastic body construction and plastic lens contribute to the distinct image quality, which is characterized by light leaks, vignetting, and soft focus.
Classic medium format toy camera accepts 120 roll film, and the included 6 x 4.5cm and 6 x 6cm film masks allow you to record either 16 or 12 frames per roll respectively.
60mm f/8 lens provides a normal field of view for working in a wide variety of situations.
Zone focusing system allows you to focus as closely as 3' away.
A 1/100th sec. shutter speed setting is available in addition to a bulb setting for long exposure shooting.
Standard 1/4"-20 tripod mount allows you to make stable long exposure photographs.
Top hot shoe accessory mount allows you to attach any electronic flash.
UPC: 614572144125

Holga 120NSpecs

Camera Type
Medium format film camera
Film Format
Accepts 120 roll film; either 6 x 4.5 cm or 6 x 6 cm format
With 6 x 4.5 cm mask: 16 exposures
With 6 x 6 cm mask: 12 exposures
Lens
60mm f/8 plastic lens
Aperture
f/8 to f/11 (cloudy and sunny)
Focusing
Manual; zone focusing system with four marked distances:
  • 3' / 0.9 m
  • 6' / 1.8 m
  • 18' / 5.5 m
  • 30' / 9.1 m to infinity
Shutter Speed
Normal: 1/100 sec.
Bulb
Viewfinder
Optical
Tripod Mount
1/4"-20
Dimensions
Not specified by manufacturer
Weight
Not specified by manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.1 x 5.15 x 5.05"

Holga 120N Reviews

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Can the camera be used to make multiple-exposure ...

Can the camera be used to make multiple-exposure photos?
Asked by: Robert
To take double exposure images with the Holga 120N Medium Format Film Camera (Black), take a shot, rewind the film to the beginning, and take another photo on top of the first image.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2024-11-13

Can I put any 120 film? Such as Kodak ektar or ...

Can I put any 120 film? Such as Kodak ektar or port
Asked by: Jowy Joel
Yes. There’s a hint printed right on the camera! But it’s obvious once you have the camera in hand.
Answered by: Antoinette
Date published: 2020-07-10

What size filter ring?

What size filter ring?
Asked by: Tom
The Holga 120N Medium Format Film does not have built-in filter threads.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2020-11-29

Does this version of the Holga camera really have ...

Does this version of the Holga camera really have two f-stops? Or is the f-stop switch button just for show?
Asked by: Scott
f/8 and f/11
Answered by: Paul
Date published: 2020-11-26

Does the camera come with an instruction manual?

Does the camera come with an instruction manual?
Asked by: Carol
It does not include a full manual.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2021-01-18

But is there really a different aperture for the ...

But is there really a different aperture for the cloudy and sunny setting? for years they have had this switch, but there was no stop-down when you flipped the switch, no matter what the instruction manual said or what the specs claimed. If this version changed that, it would be great to know for sure! I'd order one right now if that was confirmed. Thanks!
Asked by: mark
Yes the lens stops down from f8 (cloudy) to f11 sunny.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2021-10-05

Is there a pinhole option?

Is there a pinhole option?
Asked by: Sylvia
No.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-22

where do i get film developed?

where do i get film developed?
Asked by: Susan
We currently offer film mailers for 120 format film in black and white or positive film: https://bhpho.to/39RKgIZ https://bhpho.to/30pPjgx
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-08-03
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