There is a difference between taking a technically sharp picture of a tree and capturing the"personality" of a tree - as the Holga so well demonstrates.
Great photos Martin. I think the weather helped the Holga mood. Thank you so much for your videos. I also feel guilty if I do not go out and take pictures. Stay safe my friend.
Its a combination of elements that have been aligned and have conspired to produce a number of wonderful images, first is a camera with an indeterminate shutter speed and aperture that really shouldn't work even though it does, then a film stock with such great latitude and forgiving ways , next a particular type of weather accompanied by such wonderous scenery that can only be found in one particular geographic location and last but by no means least, a photographer who takes the aforementioned raw elements and blends them with the same love and passion that is equally present in a good cup of Yorkshire tea. this alchemy when stirred and mixed in the appropriate proportions gives us such stunning images that shouldn't reasonably be possible, but they are. Keep doing it Martin , keep amazing us, thank you.
Lovely photographs as always. I too have to confess that when I don't photograph, I feel sad and let down. Photography helped me keep my sanity during the crazy twelve or so months of the Covid lock down. With all that was going on, with family life, and my own work ( 11 hour work days with a 3 on 3 off rolling shift pattern, to cover the dozens who had been put on furlough ) and the total confusion of not having an end to the working week, just about drove me mad but for photography and of course watching a couple of channels like yourself and Steve O'nions which kept me sane. So thank you.
I bought the Holga120n after I watched your videos and I am really glad I did so. The Holga is excellent for photographic art form... Every photo I have taken with the Holga has been really pleasing
I have owned two Holga’s. Both shutters broke after just a few rolls. So I will not own anymore. I liked the vignetting but wasn’t crazy about the softness. The vignetting and simple point and shooting was fun and adds something i feel artistic to certain to the shooting.
HA! Turns out to have been a blessing and not a curse Martin. That's exactly how I feel when I shoot with my Holga... terrible doubts at the time and almost always elation when I get my negatives and scans back (I haven't taken the plunge yet to develop my own yet). Thanks for an entertaining video, as always! Keep shooting and Cheers.
i do love the simplicity of the holga. i know it isn't for everyone, but it is capable of producing its own unique images with minimal fuss, as you so aptly prove in your latest vlogs. now i just need to get a step-ring adapter so i can mount my 10stop ND filter to the holga and head out into this blazing florida sun. as always, thanks for the inspiration.
That holga makes beautiful images. Especially the pictures of the trees, that softness was awesome! Would love to see the Contax D camera in a future video! Have one myself but it is "kaputt" unfortunately. Keep it up!
I think you done well Martin, lovely images. With the weather the way it was I think the Bronica probably wouldn't have come out and you wouldn't have anything. The Contax looks great but as you said you haven't tested it so again you don't know what you will get. Look forward to seeing the images when you do though.
Hello! Probably somewhere, I wrote this once ... Personally, I have never used a Holga, I don't have this camera and I don't think I will buy it. I don't know if I would accept the poor quality of the plastic box that needs to be taped to keep it from falling apart. I don't know if I would accept my photos taken with a plastic lens. But I watch a lot of other people's pictures of Holga and I am usually impressed and infatuated with these pictures! The imperfections of the plastic lens, vignetting and blurring the edges by the corners become a means of expression. You just need to find the right subject for the photo and everything comes together. I was expecting similar effects using my 1934 Box Tengor 54/2, but it produces images with a different aesthetic. I was expecting similar effects from my bellows foldable medium format cameras, but their lenses are too perfect! But also too bad to compete with true excellence. Anyway, thank you very much for this video and for the next, very interesting photos!
I think I we have to see the wabi sabi in every thing we see, only then will we accept imperfection as a thing of beauty rather than imperfection, perfection can be very predictable and dormant
@@martinhensonphotography I agree! Yes, perfection can be boring, and sometimes even disgusting! I also watch a lot of digital photos, so perfect they are almost impossible, and some of them are additionally hyper-tuned, becoming really disgusting. In contrast, blurring, haze, or vignette of a simple plastic lens emphasize mystery and beauty. Okay, I will not get bored much, I will focus on what I do, i.e. playing with old cameras, taking photos in an accessible area - such modest projects such as one camera, one lens, and one subject. Camera? Eg 1958 Belfoca II or Agfa Isolette I from the same year. And when I want to go into a wealth of form and equipment, the 1932 leica Standard or the 1949 Kine Exakta II and a few lenses are included. :-)
Martin, I've been really enjoying your videos for many reasons, but one of them is a technical thing. You seem to have a very easy gait when walking with your camera. Would you mind sharing that part of the setup? What type of camera/gimbal? Thanks and keep up the good work. I have my Holga and my ZeroImage 6x9 and my RealitySoSubtle 4X5 sitting next to me now as I watch.
There is a difference between taking a technically sharp picture of a tree and capturing the"personality" of a tree - as the Holga so well demonstrates.
Great photos Martin. I think the weather helped the Holga mood. Thank you so much for your videos. I also feel guilty if I do not go out and take pictures. Stay safe my friend.
Yes I think your right, thanks
Its a combination of elements that have been aligned and have conspired to produce a number of wonderful images, first is a camera with an indeterminate shutter speed and aperture that really shouldn't work even though it does, then a film stock with such great latitude and forgiving ways , next a particular type of weather accompanied by such wonderous scenery that can only be found in one particular geographic location and last but by no means least, a photographer who takes the aforementioned raw elements and blends them with the same love and passion that is equally present in a good cup of Yorkshire tea. this alchemy when stirred and mixed in the appropriate proportions gives us such stunning images that shouldn't reasonably be possible, but they are. Keep doing it Martin , keep amazing us, thank you.
Thank you, and I do appreciate your kind comments, makes it all worthwhile
Martin you sir., are a photographic Treasure!!!
Great video Martin. The Holga is never the wrong camera, it can take any weather, is light to carry and always gives an extra magic to the images.
Yes I agree, thanks
Lovely photographs as always. I too have to confess that when I don't photograph, I feel sad and let down. Photography helped me keep my sanity during the crazy twelve or so months of the Covid lock down. With all that was going on, with family life, and my own work ( 11 hour work days with a 3 on 3 off rolling shift pattern, to cover the dozens who had been put on furlough ) and the total confusion of not having an end to the working week, just about drove me mad but for photography and of course watching a couple of channels like yourself and Steve O'nions which kept me sane. So thank you.
Yes, can keep you focused
Another good one Martin, gotta love character camera's.Edge to edge sharpness is so last year.
I bought the Holga120n after I watched your videos and I am really glad I did so. The Holga is excellent for photographic art form... Every photo I have taken with the Holga has been really pleasing
They are fun to use and do produce unique images , thanks
I have owned two Holga’s. Both shutters broke after just a few rolls. So I will not own anymore. I liked the vignetting but wasn’t crazy about the softness. The vignetting and simple point and shooting was fun and adds something i feel artistic to certain to the shooting.
Great Pics with the Holga. I think You did well deciding for the Holga over the Bronica. Thanks for sharing !
It's really lovely how the highlights bleed out and create a comfy atmosphere, great shots and video!
Thank you
Beautiful video Martin. Really appreciated. It inspires me to work with black-white film again.
Thanks for the translations to English.
If only we could all have gorgeous places to ourselves... Such a beautiful place for a walk!
Though that meniscus lens certainly has its own intrinsic charm as you say, and the Pyrocat adds to it as well!
@@frankzappa3834 Thanks
Holga was the perfect choice!!
Everything looked great. I think that is one camera that makes the photographer use more creative thinking when taking the photo over a new camera.
It certainly does, thanks
HA! Turns out to have been a blessing and not a curse Martin. That's exactly how I feel when I shoot with my Holga... terrible doubts at the time and almost always elation when I get my negatives and scans back (I haven't taken the plunge yet to develop my own yet). Thanks for an entertaining video, as always! Keep shooting and Cheers.
Your welcome
I really enjoy your videos! Got mine Pentacon Six a few months ago and you are mine inspiration in analog photography. Keep going! All the best :)
I will try my best if the brain and legs keep working , thank you
Nice pictures Martin
Thank you
i do love the simplicity of the holga. i know it isn't for everyone, but it is capable of producing its own unique images with minimal fuss, as you so aptly prove in your latest vlogs. now i just need to get a step-ring adapter so i can mount my 10stop ND filter to the holga and head out into this blazing florida sun. as always, thanks for the inspiration.
thank you
Nice video. Nice pics. Helpful channel.
Subscribe and waiting for the next vid
That holga makes beautiful images. Especially the pictures of the trees, that softness was awesome! Would love to see the Contax D camera in a future video! Have one myself but it is "kaputt" unfortunately. Keep it up!
I will do a video on the Contax
Ee By Gum Martin, another cracking vid. 😂 greetings from Barnsley.
By eck, another Yorkshire lad on err, thanks
I think you done well Martin, lovely images. With the weather the way it was I think the Bronica probably wouldn't have come out and you wouldn't have anything. The Contax looks great but as you said you haven't tested it so again you don't know what you will get. Look forward to seeing the images when you do though.
Thank you
Great episode Martin - bought an Agfa Clack yet...?
Thanks not yet, I’m after a Voigtlander superb TLR to add to my collection
Hello!
Probably somewhere, I wrote this once ... Personally, I have never used a Holga, I don't have this camera and I don't think I will buy it. I don't know if I would accept the poor quality of the plastic box that needs to be taped to keep it from falling apart. I don't know if I would accept my photos taken with a plastic lens. But I watch a lot of other people's pictures of Holga and I am usually impressed and infatuated with these pictures! The imperfections of the plastic lens, vignetting and blurring the edges by the corners become a means of expression. You just need to find the right subject for the photo and everything comes together. I was expecting similar effects using my 1934 Box Tengor 54/2, but it produces images with a different aesthetic. I was expecting similar effects from my bellows foldable medium format cameras, but their lenses are too perfect! But also too bad to compete with true excellence.
Anyway, thank you very much for this video and for the next, very interesting photos!
I think I we have to see the wabi sabi in every thing we see, only then will we accept imperfection as a thing of beauty rather than imperfection, perfection can be very predictable and dormant
@@martinhensonphotography I agree! Yes, perfection can be boring, and sometimes even disgusting! I also watch a lot of digital photos, so perfect they are almost impossible, and some of them are additionally hyper-tuned, becoming really disgusting. In contrast, blurring, haze, or vignette of a simple plastic lens emphasize mystery and beauty. Okay, I will not get bored much, I will focus on what I do, i.e. playing with old cameras, taking photos in an accessible area - such modest projects such as one camera, one lens, and one subject. Camera? Eg 1958 Belfoca II or Agfa Isolette I from the same year. And when I want to go into a wealth of form and equipment, the 1932 leica Standard or the 1949 Kine Exakta II and a few lenses are included.
:-)
@@robhosailor keep film alive, thanks
You're complaining about the weather, and it looked a bit grey, but the pictures turned out very nice. Must use one of my Holgas later.
Thanks
Martin, I've been really enjoying your videos for many reasons, but one of them is a technical thing. You seem to have a very easy gait when walking with your camera. Would you mind sharing that part of the setup? What type of camera/gimbal? Thanks and keep up the good work. I have my Holga and my ZeroImage 6x9 and my RealitySoSubtle 4X5 sitting next to me now as I watch.
Thanks
I don't use any gimbal, just hand hold the GoPro, the IS on it is quite amazing
You can always tell a Yorkshireman ....... Once!
True, thanks
What film did you use?
It was Ilford HP5, thank you