Thank you so much, this video is great, I just purchased an adaptor but then I realised I wasn't really sure how I would install it when it came, and also, I never would have figured out to tape the film and the correct way to count the clicks. Thank you so much!
@JJtheJaxartosaurus I agree with you. The one advantage this adapter offers, is that it frames the images down to a standard 35mm negative, so that any 1-hour lab can process and print the images.
The Holga regular and panorama 35mm adapter kit for their 120 cameras, now come with 2 round film advance stickers that are placed on top of the film advance knob. These stickers help you advance the 35mm film without having to guess.
For color, I like to use Kodak Portra 400 (VC for vivid color, NC for neutral color). I also like Fuji Superia and HD400. In BW, I like to shoot Tri-X.
@louiseycheesey101 The Holga 120 cameras come with the initial take-up spool included. After that, the empty film spool becomes the next take-up spool.
Mark Beltran on Flickr made a chart for how many turns of the winder knob for the roll of film. It changes slightly as you get through the roll, to compensate for the thickness of roll as it winds onto the take up spool. approximately how many TURNS to advance the film: holga (with 6x6 cm frame): to 2= 1.5 turns (this means: to get to frame number 2, turn knob 1.5 times) to 3= 1.4 turns to 5= 1.3 to 6= 1.25 to 11= 1.2 to 12= 1 to 24= 0.9
@unitedrawkers That isn't true, 1 turn doesn't equal 1 (120) photo. I notice that some of the newer backs are now coming with a counter sticker that attaches to the winder knob and helps with a more accurate film advance.
I usually just advance the film about 1 to 1-1/2 frames, once I've closed up the camera. For the best and most efficient use of your film, there are charts telling you exactly how many clicks are needed for each frame. The amount changes slightly, because the distance the film travels with each click changes as the diameter of the film on the take-up spool changes as more film gets wrapped on it.
Thanks for this gerat video! Thinking of buying a Holga soon. I have a question though, will the exposure encompass the sprockets of the 35mm film too? Or will it not include the sprockets? Thanks.
Yes, the Superheadz Holga 120 to 35mm adapter. $55. It has a frame counter, film rewind (no need to change film in a dark room), and shoots with or with out sprockets.
Reasons for blank film- film wasn't exposed. Is the shutter working properly. With no film in the camera and the back off, point the camera at a light source and trip the shutter. You should see a light flash in the light compartment as the shutter opens and closes. Also check to make sure that the aperture switch is fully slid to the left or right when shooting. If it is partway in the middle, the aperture arm can block light.
I assume you mean wind, since you only need to open the camera in complete darkness and rewind the film into the cassette by hand. Did you tape the film to the takeup spool? Chances are it got off track and bound up. When loading, make sure the cassette is lined up with the point where you taped it on the spool. If you've shot some frames, and it stops, then you are at the end of the roll.
The film gets rewound by rotating the protruding bottom spindle counter-clockwise. It can be a little difficult to turn by hand. There might be a little resistance when at the beginning when you first start to rewind the film. (Make sure you are doing this in complete darkness) If you have the clothespin shutter release featured in one of my other videos, I find that inserting the end of the clothespin into the spindle can make it a little easier to turn.
35mm film can be taken to any 1-hour lab. They might have trouble making prints or scans, because the random spacing can make it difficult for their automatic equipment to make prints.
does it matter where you start on the roll, how far in you advance the film or if you keep consistently turned 24 clicks regardless of how far in it starts, will the pictures be okay? Thanks a lot.
@theraelady 120 film is larger and the more common format for the popular lo-fi cameras, the Holga and Diana. 35mm is much more readily available, and can be processed at any 1-hour lab. I recommend the Holga 135BC for beginners. Check out this post on my blog: dianacameraDOTcom/get-started/ --Replace the DOT with a . -sorry, youtube doesn't like links.
I have one more question-If I use a 35mm film using the adapter, will it be developed normally as a 35mm film would or will I have a problem with the developing? I
@magalicv The adapter I purchase did not include the sprockets, and is limited to the standard 35mm frame size. (24x36mm). I'm not sure if there is a sprocket included adapter, but if you want sprockets, you could always try the DIY method.
hey, i just have the regular backthing with the 12/16 windowthing haha cant i just tape the window off with some tape? or do i really need to buy the one without the window? thanks
Kai, is there a Holga 120 that let's you rewind the film manually like the 135 holga? Is the 120 evey going to get an upgrade to add film counter? Or any other gadgets in the works that you may know of?
@applepiewithtoast Not with this adapter. It's possible someone makes one. I've seen a a version, one that shoots extra wide negatives. You might be able to modify the adapter.I'll have to take a look at that.
Do I need to count the 24 clicks everytime I want to shoot a picture? or just the first time to load the film into the camera? :S ... I dont know wich Holga should I choose :( i'm new at this, can you tell me wich one do you recommend in my case? a 120N or a 135? I need helllpppp Q___Q please?
Yes. With the 35mm adapter, you are cropping the image down to the center portion of the 120 image area. This means you are losing the corner vignettes and soft focus edges of the image. The image is using the sharpest part of the Holga lens, so it loses some of the interesting aspects of the image. If you use a Holga Fisheye attachment with the 35mm film back, the extreme wide angle of the fisheye gives back much of the field of view, and the cropping works in your favor.
@dyiu11 You can't get a natural vignette with this mask. For a vignetted 35mm image, you will have to scan the image and do it digitally, or get the Holga 135BC camera, which has built in vignetting.
@ohbarbylicious The film must be advanced each and every time you take a photo, unless you want to double expose your film. If you haven't purchased a camera yet, I highly recommend getting a 35mm lo-fi film camera to start with, rather than trying to shoot 35mm film in a Holga 120 camera. Check out the Holga 135 or 135BC, or the Lomography La Sardina.
I left my foam in, so that the camera can be changed back to 120 film. Remove it only if it seems to cause a problem. Check out flickrDOTcom/photos/ornellas/ for an awesome rewind mod for the Holga. (replace DOT with .) sorry, youtube doesn't allow urls in comments.
For Holga, I prefer the DIY method. I don't care for the 35mm film kit for Holga, as it doesn't seem to offer too many benefits other than cropping the image down to a standard 35mm film neg. If you plan on shooting lots of film, consider the nicer 35mm back for Holga from Superheadz that offers a film counter and rewind capability.
@fraaancesca1 A turn and a half is rough. For the best count, check out the charts at squarefrogDOTukDOTco (replace the DOT with a . -sorry, youtube hates links)
Are you sure this film hasn't been exposed yet? Exposed film usually doesn't have the leader out. If you know for fact that there is nothing on the roll, and you want to get the leader out, you can purchase a film leader retriever from someplace like Freestyle Photo supply.
@10inyaface A turn and a half is rough. For the best count, check out the charts at squarefrogDOTukDOTco (replace the DOT with a . -sorry, youtube hates links)
@Kristincrfujh yes, it's possible, and you will get the image in sprockets look that is very popular. Check out my video, DIY35mm film in a 120 camera.
35mm fisheye doesn't really apply to this video. Have you loaded film and taken the first photo? You should then advance to the next frame using the thumb winder on the right of the camera. It will automatically stop when you reach frame 2.
One of the better charts is at Nicolai Morrisons blog: photondetectorDOTcom, replace the DOT with a . RUclips doesn't like links in comments! Do a search on that blog for "35mm Film Advance Guide for Sprocket Hole Photography"
Thank you so much, this video is great, I just purchased an adaptor but then I realised I wasn't really sure how I would install it when it came, and also, I never would have figured out to tape the film and the correct way to count the clicks. Thank you so much!
youa re the only one that gives a detailed description from beginning to end. THANKS KAI!
@JJtheJaxartosaurus I agree with you. The one advantage this adapter offers, is that it frames the images down to a standard 35mm negative, so that any 1-hour lab can process and print the images.
The Holga regular and panorama 35mm adapter kit for their 120 cameras, now come with 2 round film advance stickers that are placed on top of the film advance knob. These stickers help you advance the 35mm film without having to guess.
Thanks for this perfect instruction! Saved my day (and two rounds of 35mm) ;-)
Thanks so much...I'll try using both film...hopefully, i get nice results...
For color, I like to use Kodak Portra 400 (VC for vivid color, NC for neutral color). I also like Fuji Superia and HD400. In BW, I like to shoot Tri-X.
thank you SO MUCH. you have no idea how helpful this was. :)
Thank you. That was very helpful.
@louiseycheesey101 The Holga 120 cameras come with the initial take-up spool included. After that, the empty film spool becomes the next take-up spool.
Mark Beltran on Flickr made a chart for how many turns of the winder knob for the roll of film. It changes slightly as you get through the roll, to compensate for the thickness of roll as it winds onto the take up spool.
approximately how many TURNS to advance the film:
holga (with 6x6 cm frame):
to 2= 1.5 turns (this means: to get to frame number 2, turn knob 1.5 times)
to 3= 1.4 turns
to 5= 1.3
to 6= 1.25
to 11= 1.2
to 12= 1
to 24= 0.9
awesome video, i recently bought the 35mm fish eye camera. but im not sure how to wind it to the next frame ?
@unitedrawkers That isn't true, 1 turn doesn't equal 1 (120) photo. I notice that some of the newer backs are now coming with a counter sticker that attaches to the winder knob and helps with a more accurate film advance.
I usually just advance the film about 1 to 1-1/2 frames, once I've closed up the camera. For the best and most efficient use of your film, there are charts telling you exactly how many clicks are needed for each frame. The amount changes slightly, because the distance the film travels with each click changes as the diameter of the film on the take-up spool changes as more film gets wrapped on it.
Thanks for this gerat video! Thinking of buying a Holga soon. I have a question though, will the exposure encompass the sprockets of the 35mm film too? Or will it not include the sprockets? Thanks.
do you prefer using the do it yourself method,or just using this adaptor kit?
and thanks for all your help(:
Yes, the Superheadz Holga 120 to 35mm adapter. $55. It has a frame counter, film rewind (no need to change film in a dark room), and shoots with or with out sprockets.
Reasons for blank film- film wasn't exposed. Is the shutter working properly. With no film in the camera and the back off, point the camera at a light source and trip the shutter. You should see a light flash in the light compartment as the shutter opens and closes. Also check to make sure that the aperture switch is fully slid to the left or right when shooting. If it is partway in the middle, the aperture arm can block light.
I assume you mean wind, since you only need to open the camera in complete darkness and rewind the film into the cassette by hand.
Did you tape the film to the takeup spool? Chances are it got off track and bound up. When loading, make sure the cassette is lined up with the point where you taped it on the spool. If you've shot some frames, and it stops, then you are at the end of the roll.
thanks so much for the video!! i just got my camera today!!
The film gets rewound by rotating the protruding bottom spindle counter-clockwise. It can be a little difficult to turn by hand. There might be a little resistance when at the beginning when you first start to rewind the film. (Make sure you are doing this in complete darkness)
If you have the clothespin shutter release featured in one of my other videos, I find that inserting the end of the clothespin into the spindle can make it a little easier to turn.
35mm film can be taken to any 1-hour lab. They might have trouble making prints or scans, because the random spacing can make it difficult for their automatic equipment to make prints.
does it matter where you start on the roll, how far in you advance the film or if you keep consistently turned 24 clicks regardless of how far in it starts, will the pictures be okay? Thanks a lot.
Ahh, I get it now.
Thank you so so much!
@theraelady 120 film is larger and the more common format for the popular lo-fi cameras, the Holga and Diana. 35mm is much more readily available, and can be processed at any 1-hour lab. I recommend the Holga 135BC for beginners. Check out this post on my blog: dianacameraDOTcom/get-started/ --Replace the DOT with a . -sorry, youtube doesn't like links.
Do you have any information about advancing the fresh film to the first pose without wasting any film after scratch?
Hi i just found one with the 35 mm film adapters for 8 dollars has the gray top holga 120n.😊
I have one more question-If I use a 35mm film using the adapter, will it be developed normally as a 35mm film would or will I have a problem with the developing? I
@magalicv The adapter I purchase did not include the sprockets, and is limited to the standard 35mm frame size. (24x36mm). I'm not sure if there is a sprocket included adapter, but if you want sprockets, you could always try the DIY method.
hey, i just have the regular backthing with the 12/16 windowthing haha
cant i just tape the window off with some tape? or do i really need to buy the one without the window? thanks
very helpful. thank you
Hi I have the smena 2 35 mm canister hope this work so I can remove the film in daylight.
@bootbootboots I'm not sure. I assume you mean you have a CFN or FN, where the mask holds the batteries in place. If you find out, please let me know.
Kai, is there a Holga 120 that let's you rewind the film manually like the 135 holga? Is the 120 evey going to get an upgrade to add film counter? Or any other gadgets in the works that you may know of?
@jeanthor12 This adapter only works in the Holga 120 cameras.
@applepiewithtoast Not with this adapter. It's possible someone makes one. I've seen a a version, one that shoots extra wide negatives. You might be able to modify the adapter.I'll have to take a look at that.
Do I need to count the 24 clicks everytime I want to shoot a picture? or just the first time to load the film into the camera? :S ...
I dont know wich Holga should I choose :( i'm new at this, can you tell me wich one do you recommend in my case? a 120N or a 135?
I need helllpppp Q___Q please?
Is there any difference in the picture quality between 35 mm & 120 mm?
Does this adapter produce photos over the sprocket holes or does it crop them out?
This adapter masks out the sprocket holes. If you want image in the sprockets, try one of the DIY solutions to shooting 35mm film in a Holga.
Yes. With the 35mm adapter, you are cropping the image down to the center portion of the 120 image area. This means you are losing the corner vignettes and soft focus edges of the image. The image is using the sharpest part of the Holga lens, so it loses some of the interesting aspects of the image. If you use a Holga Fisheye attachment with the 35mm film back, the extreme wide angle of the fisheye gives back much of the field of view, and the cropping works in your favor.
@dyiu11 You can't get a natural vignette with this mask. For a vignetted 35mm image, you will have to scan the image and do it digitally, or get the Holga 135BC camera, which has built in vignetting.
@ohbarbylicious The film must be advanced each and every time you take a photo, unless you want to double expose your film. If you haven't purchased a camera yet, I highly recommend getting a 35mm lo-fi film camera to start with, rather than trying to shoot 35mm film in a Holga 120 camera. Check out the Holga 135 or 135BC, or the Lomography La Sardina.
I have an expired Fuji chrome provia 100 film for holga 120n. Does this apply to all kinds of film?
This will work for all kinds of 35mm film.
Does the 35mm adapter comes with the camera? Or do I have to buy it separately?
I left my foam in, so that the camera can be changed back to 120 film. Remove it only if it seems to cause a problem.
Check out flickrDOTcom/photos/ornellas/ for an awesome rewind mod for the Holga. (replace DOT with .) sorry, youtube doesn't allow urls in comments.
thanks a lot mate!!!
how many pictures does one roll take?
For Holga, I prefer the DIY method. I don't care for the 35mm film kit for Holga, as it doesn't seem to offer too many benefits other than cropping the image down to a standard 35mm film neg. If you plan on shooting lots of film, consider the nicer 35mm back for Holga from Superheadz that offers a film counter and rewind capability.
this is a really stupid question, but why does my film CAN'T rewind? it won't budge at all.
@kissthesky011 Any 1-hour lab will be able to process your film.
@fraaancesca1 A turn and a half is rough. For the best count, check out the charts at squarefrogDOTukDOTco (replace the DOT with a . -sorry, youtube hates links)
Are you sure this film hasn't been exposed yet? Exposed film usually doesn't have the leader out. If you know for fact that there is nothing on the roll, and you want to get the leader out, you can purchase a film leader retriever from someplace like Freestyle Photo supply.
Thank you!
@kaituba Thanks :)
if you purchase the 120n holga you will have to purchase the 35mm adapter seperately
thanks
what if my film doesnt have any of the roll hanging out? how do i get it to get out? fyi - its a kodak gold plus 35 mm film
If you still got it 11 years later, just open the container.
@10inyaface A turn and a half is rough. For the best count, check out the charts at squarefrogDOTukDOTco (replace the DOT with a . -sorry, youtube hates links)
@Kristincrfujh yes, it's possible, and you will get the image in sprockets look that is very popular. Check out my video, DIY35mm film in a 120 camera.
@Neequu78 Thanks.
@thaobapao Check out the DIY 35mm video.
35mm fisheye doesn't really apply to this video. Have you loaded film and taken the first photo? You should then advance to the next frame using the thumb winder on the right of the camera. It will automatically stop when you reach frame 2.
i tried to rewind the film into the cassette by hand but it can't rewind back.
maybe it's just a film problem.
anyway, thanks alot for your help. :)
ur awesome :)
One of the better charts is at Nicolai Morrisons blog:
photondetectorDOTcom, replace the DOT with a .
RUclips doesn't like links in comments!
Do a search on that blog for "35mm Film Advance Guide for Sprocket Hole Photography"
Here's the "full" url for the Holga mod.
flickrDOTcom/photos/ornellas/3491126190/
replace DOT with .
Counting the clicks sounds pretty confusing btw :S ...
turning the film and hearing how many turn snaps is where i get confused :/
gahhhhhhhhhh im gonna die :(
bloody hell that leader is a waste of film!
Lo único que pude ver en este vídeo fue el lunar asqueroso y lleno de pelos... :S