Newbie Holga owner seeks hints and tips

[OurManInTangier]

I received my Holga 135BC in the post today and would love to hear if anyone has any tips for getting the most out of this little plastic box.

I would like to try some more 'landscape'-ish images with the 135BC as I like the look of some of the stuff I've seen and I think this may be a good way to learn how to use it.

Other than to "point it up a bit" does anyone have any insights into how to get some good images from this? I've had a good look through some Flickr groups but, as always, its alot of trawling for a few gems and there's little practical advice there as I'm not a member.

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

I thought the attraction with these....er....'cameras'?, was the mystery of what - if anything, you are likely to get! 😀 😉

 

[OurManInTangier]

...but I'm a child of the 80s' and don't want to go along with all that hippie nonsense, I demand instant results:angel:😀

 

[Ray Nalley]

"Good images" and "Holga?" Hmmm.

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

...but I'm a child of the 80s' and don't want to go along with all that hippie nonsense, I demand instant results:angel:😀

...........then perhaps you should trade it for a Lubitel! 🙄

 

[Superbus_]

I do not own a holga but these kind of cameras like toy cameras could be a good artistic experience, something like a pinhole camera, ok. I know it is not a pinhole...
I' ve seen good results of these cameras (holga, diana etc.) here:
http://www.toycamera.com/

Well, my replay is like my photography: totally useless 🙂

 

[Thardy]

Just don't expect Group 64 type results and you can do whatever you want. You might want to tape up the camera if you don't like light leaks.

 

[35photo]

I received my Holga 135BC in the post today and would love to hear if anyone has any tips for getting the most out of this little plastic box.

I would like to try some more 'landscape'-ish images with the 135BC as I like the look of some of the stuff I've seen and I think this may be a good way to learn how to use it.

Other than to "point it up a bit" does anyone have any insights into how to get some good images from this? I've had a good look through some Flickr groups but, as always, its alot of trawling for a few gems and there's little practical advice there as I'm not a member.

I've shot alot with the holga lately. I like shooting 400 speed film Fuji Neopan. My results have been pretty good for what I camera can do. I've got some images on my site from the Holga if your interested.

 

[OurManInTangier]

I've shot alot with the holga lately. I like shooting 400 speed film Fuji Neopan. My results have been pretty good for what I camera can do. I've got some images on my site from the Holga if your interested.

I've clicked your link but can't get through to your site. I'll try again another time to see what you've got on there.

I've only put a couple of rolls through the Holga since I got it, I have to make myself think in the right way for a Holga shot as opposed to the mindset I have for my usual type of photography. That alone will do me good I suppose🙂

 

[35photo]

I've clicked your link but can't get through to your site. I'll try again another time to see what you've got on there.

I've only put a couple of rolls through the Holga since I got it, I have to make myself think in the right way for a Holga shot as opposed to the mindset I have for my usual type of photography. That alone will do me good I suppose🙂

Sorry about that I just fixed the link to my site you should be able to get to it now.

Marko

 

[Austintatious]

Our Man,

Not sure what type of photography you normally do, but check out this website:
http://theplasticlandscape.com/

He does fantastic work with plastic cameras! I was inspired by his work.