holga model

holga model
Hi, I am new to photography and all, and would like to buy a holga. I am confused as to which model should i go for. Is the flash very important? What about the colour and glass lens? I have a budget, so I'm wondering if I can leave out some of those features. Would appreciate any feedback!!

hi hi, welcome welcome, :lol: Anyway, the models (excluding other models eg. K200, etc):- 1. Holga 120S: Basic standard Holga, plastic lens, no features 2. Holga 120SF: Same as S, but with a built in flash 3. Holga 120N: Bulb mode, tripod mount, hot shoe 4. Holga 120FN: Bulb mode, tripod mount, built in flash 5. Holga 120CFN: Bulb mode, tripod mount, built in colorflash 6. Woca/Holga 120G: Like the 120S, but with a glass lens 7. Woca/Holga 120GF: Like the 120SF, but with a glass lens 8. Holga 120GFN: Like the 120FN, but with a glass lens 9. Holga 120GCFN: Like the 120CFN, but with a glass lens 'S' or 'N' - Obviously, get 'N'. Glass or Plastic - well, depends on u. I've read people saying glass is sharper. though many still prefer the plastic lens, cos, afterall, it's a toy camera. :wink: Flash? - it's good to have flash, especially for the holga. do note though, if there's a built-in flash, there won't be a hotshoe for a external flash. If u're going for flash, get the 'CFN'. :lol: so wat's ur budget like? :)

Welcome to lomotion, scuteroo! If you're planning to buy more cameras like the lca, fisheye no.2, or other classic cameras with hotshoe in future(which is very likely and which also means an external flash will come in pretty handy), get the 120N, the one with hotshoe and plastic lens. If not, the 120CFN will please you for now. The characteristic of a Holga is the dreamy vignetting toy cam effect. So why pay more for one that's supposed to yield sharper images? Hope that helps! :D

My budget is as low as possible. Hahaha. Thanks for the help! It really did help. I think I'm gonna get either a 120N or CFN now, depending on how much pay I get this month. Thanks again! =)

hey. tell me. should i get the smena or should i get a holga? :roll:

hey. tell me. should i get the smena or should i get a holga? :roll: The smena 8M? :evil: Smena 8M uses regular 35mm fiilm which is cheaper. Developing and scanning are cheaper too. But there're many better 35mm film cameras around. The Smena 8M however may be a cheaper option to play with for a start. The holga is a cheap and fun toy everyone loves and won't regret owning(no matter how many or whether they use them or not)! If you don't buy it today, you'll buy it tomorrow. Enough said. :twisted: I say, BUY BOTH!!! :twisted:

actually i think the flash on the holga isn't much of any use.. its like not strong enough.. to have good pictures actually have to depend on how bright the day is right ? cos everytime i shoot on a cloudy or gloomy days my pictures all turns out like shit.. i need tips.. cyan n jim any ?

actually i think the flash on the holga isn't much of any use.. its like not strong enough.. to have good pictures actually have to depend on how bright the day is right ? cos everytime i shoot on a cloudy or gloomy days my pictures all turns out like shit.. i need tips.. cyan n jim any ? That's why I said get the 120N, the one with hotshoe and use an external flash which is stronger! Hehe... If you already own the one with built-in flash, try using a higher ISO film. Or wait for a super sunny day! Or trash your current holga and get a new 120N! :P

actually i think the flash on the holga isn't much of any use.. its like not strong enough.. to have good pictures actually have to depend on how bright the day is right ? cos everytime i shoot on a cloudy or gloomy days my pictures all turns out like shit.. i need tips.. cyan n jim any ? 1) Larger Apertures 2) Longer Exposures 3) Flash 4) Faster Films guess these are some of the ways to counter cloudy/gloomy days for most cameras. The 1st one is out for the holga unless urs is modified. u can try the rest. :wink: I'd still prefer having the pic taken on a bright day though. :D

actually i think the flash on the holga isn't much of any use.. its like not strong enough.. to have good pictures actually have to depend on how bright the day is right ? cos everytime i shoot on a cloudy or gloomy days my pictures all turns out like shit.. i need tips.. cyan n jim any ? 1) Larger Apertures 2) Longer Exposures 3) Flash 4) Faster Films guess these are some of the ways to counter cloudy/gloomy days for most cameras. The 1st one is out for the holga unless urs is modified. u can try the rest. :wink: I'd still prefer having the pic taken on a bright day though. :D Longer exposure? Err... you'll need a tripod. :P :P I've seen some nice shots taken with a flash. :)

don't use flash, i hate them! it washes out your shots so only use flash when it's your last resort... :wink:

don't use flash, i hate them! it washes out your shots so only use flash when it's your last resort... :wink: not so bad lah... I've seen nice holga shots taken with flash and it yields great vignets. :D

I just got my hands on my own Holga yesterday, I've seen what the holga can do, it's pretty amazing. Hope to add on to the forums soon! Cheerios :twisted:

I've read that Holga cams actually originated fr HK... So does it mean tt it'll be cheaper with more varieties / accessories available over there?? Cldn't decide on Holga cam too... This thread is particularly useful. :)

I've read that Holga cams actually originated fr HK... So does it mean tt it'll be cheaper with more varieties / accessories available over there?? Cldn't decide on Holga cam too... This thread is particularly useful. :) Yes, it's cheaper in HK. The factory is there but it's not in the city. As for accessories, it's pretty much what you can find at ebay.

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