Medium Format Film Photography | Holga 120

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Thanks to Martin Betzler from Germany who kindly sent me the Holga 120N to try. So far, I like it!

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[Author_MikkoJLehtonen]

A Holga with B and a tripod screw underneath! Luxurious! I found my Holga from a local goodwill store. Some poor bastard had thrown it in the sama bin with kid's toys propably thinking it was a childrens toy. Paid 3, 50€ for it and it works. I even managed to get the flash working after cleaning the contact points. My Holga does not have those metal things holding the back in place but I just use a hefty amount of gaffers tape around the camera to hold it together and prevent light leaks. Lovely video Roger, keep up the good work!

[therealblurrybarber]

You're an amazing photographer. Your darkroom work speaks for itself. I am so impressed. Every video I watch of yours I'm impressed. Thank you for the amazing content and thank you for doing things the traditional way. It's getting lost and the results of good darkroom work speaks for itself

[taylornoel]

I admire the star trail shot! It’s not everyone who would try to use a holga like that- very fun :)

[JohnTomasella]

Actually I think that star trail came out quite nice. Definitely looks like it was shot on a Holga. They seem to be suited for the stormy rainy weather type shots with a nice grainy film.

[Bigfarmer]

Double thumbs up for Martin for sending in the camera!!

[mudgie]

I think Holga's are best used for closer photography. I've had some great results with my 120N and even though I don't use it often, it's always fun and can produce interesting and sometimes unpredictable results.

[buyaport]

Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos. The great thing is that you always manage to communicate your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work.

[bardamu]

Waited for a new vidéo and here it is. Thanks Roger ! See you next time.

[piotrphotography]

Hello Roger, I just woke up and I was watching your new movie. You showed a lot of inspiration and next ideas. I get up and I'm going to put the film in the camera. Greetings good sunday

[sneekylinux]

Still have one but do prefer the lubital 166 for a bit of fun but I do like using the cheaper medium format as it takes you back to the basics, I think the main thing with the Holga is light leaks..

[stephenchurch]

I've found that the holga really shines when you embrace its limitations. The light leaks, distortion and other assorted "defects" can put a little extra drama into a photo. Never used the medium format holga because medium format and holga sit at very different points on the use case spectrum for me but I love their instax clone for giving to people when I do street portraits

[adrianlong]

Very enjoyable video. I take my holga with me when I’m kayaking. I like the idea of the long exposures, I’ll definitely give that a go in the future. Thanks for all you do it’s very inspiring

[minisla]

Reminds me of my very first film camera. Plastic thingy that took photos. Simple but it works.

[photog]

Nice cap!! Go Yankees! (Great video...as usual!)

[mikegindling]

I have 2, a 120 and a 35mm tlr. I love them.

[jamesmallard]

You can get a shutter release adapter but they can be quite expensive. I use wool in the gap where the back attaches to the body to prevent light leaks

[snapsnappist]

There is, in fact, a cable release available for the Holga. It's a round collar that clips over the lens mount and has a socket for a standard screw-in cable.

[FabrizioZago]

You should take a look at Michael Kenna's book called (guess how...) "Holga". I think you'll definitely enjoy it.
I like the chair photo and the image of the lamp post, they turned out nice I think.

[ManuelGuzmanPhotography]

Eyyy! Just got this in the mail earlier this week. Great inspiration to shoot it!

[kamaksi]

I have done a few Star trails and there are two things you need. first the lens needs to be at most f2.8 ... anything slower and you wont get anything. Second you need at least iso 800 and in many cases a 1600 iso to catch the light.