I found one of these cameras at a thrift shop for about $12 they had it labeled as a collectible I don't think they knew it was still the usable camera. I wasn't really interested in box cameras until I had actually come across the one I have in person. The simple Construction gave me a new appreciation for this camera. The simple construction reminds me that you don't have to overwater fancy components to have a functioning camera. I knew it won't give me the results of an SLR even the high-end point-and-shoots of the 90s.
People do incredible work with Holgas, just as limiting. If you don’t like it, don’t waste the film. It really does depend on your intended aesthetic, and clearly you’re not a crappy camera guy, and that’s ok.
Somehow the Holga is less limiting. I’m not sure if it’s the 6x6 format or if it’s just the expectations, but I was more wowed with the Holga images I shot then with the Brownie images. Regardless, I think you’re right. I’m not a crappy camera guy.
Extremely quiet audio on this one for some reason. And while limitations are good, sometimes film enough is one of them without shooting through the bottom of a milk bottle...
Similar story with the Holga. I think for these very basic cameras to produce compelling images, you have to be selective when it comes to subject matter. Especially with the strong vignette on the Holga, a bright central subject surrounded by a mostly dark indistinct background seems to work best.
I did the exact same, but only black and white. If you want to recreate the photos your grandparents took in the 40's and 50's they're great fun, especially if its the genuine same camera they used. Other than that, they're not worth it. Better to use a genuine photographers camera from that era. I have a bergheil voigtlander camera. It was like an A7 II from its day, but produces the most beautiful pictures. Havent even tested color yet.
Good to know. Have some of those who have followed in package purchases at auction. Never tried them, and don't know if anyone would buy one, nor what they're worth. Certainly nothing, or close to nothing.
@@Jerbod2 No, none of them are mint, certainly not tight either, so that's probably the price range I've also envisioned here in Norway. There will hardly be a bidding war for these. By the way, thanks.
I found one of these cameras at a thrift shop for about $12 they had it labeled as a collectible I don't think they knew it was still the usable camera. I wasn't really interested in box cameras until I had actually come across the one I have in person. The simple Construction gave me a new appreciation for this camera. The simple construction reminds me that you don't have to overwater fancy components to have a functioning camera. I knew it won't give me the results of an SLR even the high-end point-and-shoots of the 90s.
People do incredible work with Holgas, just as limiting. If you don’t like it, don’t waste the film. It really does depend on your intended aesthetic, and clearly you’re not a crappy camera guy, and that’s ok.
Somehow the Holga is less limiting. I’m not sure if it’s the 6x6 format or if it’s just the expectations, but I was more wowed with the Holga images I shot then with the Brownie images. Regardless, I think you’re right. I’m not a crappy camera guy.
Extremely quiet audio on this one for some reason. And while limitations are good, sometimes film enough is one of them without shooting through the bottom of a milk bottle...
I think the audio is fine, might be you :)
Similar story with the Holga. I think for these very basic cameras to produce compelling images, you have to be selective when it comes to subject matter. Especially with the strong vignette on the Holga, a bright central subject surrounded by a mostly dark indistinct background seems to work best.
I did the exact same, but only black and white. If you want to recreate the photos your grandparents took in the 40's and 50's they're great fun, especially if its the genuine same camera they used. Other than that, they're not worth it. Better to use a genuine photographers camera from that era. I have a bergheil voigtlander camera. It was like an A7 II from its day, but produces the most beautiful pictures. Havent even tested color yet.
Good to know. Have some of those who have followed in package purchases at auction. Never tried them, and don't know if anyone would buy one, nor what they're worth. Certainly nothing, or close to nothing.
Here in the Netherlands they go for 5-20 euros. Maybe double that if they're mint or rare versions.
@@Jerbod2 No, none of them are mint, certainly not tight either, so that's probably the price range I've also envisioned here in Norway. There will hardly be a bidding war for these. By the way, thanks.