The Hoff got a new camera!

<< shakes fist! >>

bric-a-brac wrote in post #9265622
I wish! my problem isn't so much finding the 120 film as it is the cost of processing. If I was still souping my own black and white negatives I probably wouldn't mind, but finding a place around here that processes 120 color for less-than-expensive is exceedingly difficult.

Where do you live? Processing is pretty cheap. My C-41 and E-6 are about $5 a roll.

bric-a-brac wrote in post #9264196
While using a holga with radio transmitters and off camera flash might be a bit overkill, I think it would renew my interest in the camera.

Funny but I thought the same thing! I didn't want one that needed batteries and had an onboard flash but I'm totally going to experiment with the hotshoe and OCF; probably just a hotshoe to sync cord adapter for now.

I guess the plastic surgery didn't work out?

Congratulations! I love my holga. Not everyone gets it though so I wouldn't bother trying to explain. Slide right up next to someone with expensive gear in a typical photo op spot, take out your holga and watch them scratch their heads

solinger wrote in post #9271720
Congratulations! I love my holga. Not everyone gets it though so I wouldn't bother trying to explain. Slide right up next to someone with expensive gear in a typical photo op spot, take out your holga and watch them scratch their heads

Heheh like the SI photog who shot Olympic basketball with a Speedgraphic

Nice...although be forewarned that these cameras aren't that durable. I still have a Holga that I don't use because the the shutter doesn't work properly (lost the spring that returns the shutter disc in the closed position).

The shutter is listed as 1/100 or so but there are various places on the net that say the aperture is either f/11 or f/13. I'm probably over thinking it but I go by sunny 16 and I want to have an idea what the two settings are on the aperture dial -- cloudy and sunny. Anyone know? It is a new model 120N.

Stupid film store is closed today

No suggestion here but I had to share that I got the Holga 135 for Christmas. Put in my first roll which I have yet to use up. All I can say at this point is how wierd it feels to have virtually no control over camera settings and that I need to remind myself to take off the lens cap .

TheHoff wrote in post #9276193
The shutter is listed as 1/100 or so but there are various places on the net that say the aperture is either f/11 or f/13. I'm probably over thinking it but I go by sunny 16 and I want to have an idea what the two settings are on the aperture dial -- cloudy and sunny. Anyone know? It is a new model 120N.

Stupid film store is closed today

I shoot mine with the thought that it is f/11 sunny and f/8 cloudy. I am pretty sure that's what was in the manual (paper flier in the box ) so maybe that's where I got it? Every camera is a little different and you won't know how "special" yours is until you run a couple rolls through it.

solinger wrote in post #9276305
I shoot mine with the thought that it is f/11 sunny and f/8 cloudy. I am pretty sure that's what was in the manual (paper flier in the box ) so maybe that's where I got it? Every camera is a little different and you won't know how "special" yours is until you run a couple rolls through it.

Ah good point! I'm sure each one has its own actual EV between the mechanical spring shutter and questionable build of the plastic lens

iwannabe wrote in post #9276271
No suggestion here but I had to share that I got the Holga 135 for Christmas. Put in my first roll which I have yet to use up. All I can say at this point is how wierd it feels to have virtually no control over camera settings and that I need to remind myself to take off the lens cap .

Nice! We'll have to start a Holga thread. I'm just going to scan my negs on a flatbed I think rather than bother with printing proofs.

TheHoff wrote in post #9276325
Ah good point! I'm sure each one has its own actual EV between the mechanical spring shutter and questionable build of the plastic lens

Nice! We'll have to start a Holga thread. I'm just going to scan my negs on a flatbed I think rather than bother with printing proofs.

I have one roll of expired film I am willing to donate to the cause. Get it started and I'll work on some pictures this week.

Congrats on the Holga! Have fun with, scan some images, and post them as soon as you can.

TheHoff wrote in post #9263768
It didn't come with any film but I know the lab down the street has Portra and Ultra NC/VC on sale for 25% off in the 120 size.

You're probably better off using the new Ektar 100 in 120 size instead of the Porta line. Ektar is newer with next to zero grain and does well with exposure latitude/dynamic range.