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Depending on your Holga you might need something in there to keep your film snug. If you did lose a roll of film, I'd recommend replacing the sponge or using the cardboard method explained here: http://www.squarefrog.co.uk/troubleshooting/detached-sponge.html
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This is a tough one to answer! I don't really have a specific process, I visualize in my head what a scene might look like through the lens of a Holga. It takes some practice and getting to know your camera, but once you've got this skill, its much easier to compose photos. I then get the negs developed and scanned, do a bit of dust/scratch removal and levels in Photoshop and that's it!
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In London, Ontario. Either Forest City Image Center or Stan C. Reade Photo. For fine art prints I use Colour by Schubert, also in London. All are in the downtown area.
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Sharon Stone
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I was mildly interested in photography before I knew what a Holga was... but something was missing. When I saw my first example of a Holga photograph I knew that it was what I had been searching for. The photos I can create with my Holga match my internal vision and creative need. I've been shooting with Holgas for about 6 years.
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On my blog I have been interviewing Holga artists that I find very inspiring. I love looking at and finding inspiration in the current work of the holga community. I will be interviewing more artists in the near future who I've found very inspiring. I also find alot of my inspiration in music and I study lyrics and melodies and the feelings they invoke.
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No I don't. I've never had an issue with changing the film as long as it's wound all the way to the end - just make sure to not be in direct sunlight and there shouldn't be a problem.
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Not usually - the only color filters I have are the Holga plastic ones and even then I've only used them on rare occassions, mostly because I forget I have them!
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From using a Holga of course! ;) It takes a lot of practice, too.
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First thing I would suggest is to check your N-B switch. Make sure it is on N and it does not switch to B. You might have to tape it down. You can also try a faster film (400 speed) and make sure you take your photos in bright daylight. Low light can cause blurry or grainy photos. I only use photoshop to touch up the levels, and dust/scrathes. I do not do any major work in it. Hope this helps!
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It's all about your personal preference really, I have nothing against modern cameras or photography. For me, there is something about the look and feel of film, as well as the fun and quirkiness of the Holga that suit my personality just right! It fits with my creative vision and I always feel inspired when I am shooting with it. That is the most important thing!!
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When I first discovered what a Holga photo looked like, there were many things that instantly appealed to me: the square format, the vignette, the dreamy blur, the offbeat colors (in the case of xprocessing) the classic feel (in the case of black and white) and it's simplicity. I am in love with it's uniqueness, the photos that can be created, and the community surrounding it!
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asked by lenire
I have not done any permanent mods to my Holgas. One trick I like though is to put black tape across the lens in order to divide or frame the shot. eg: http://bit.ly/cL9uOm
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LOVE it! I have a Holga wide pinhole that I need to start using more as I loved the results I got from it.
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asked by beasui
Ilford (any type) is my favorite. Go with 400 speed if you aren't sure what conditions you're shooting in. I also like Kodak BW 400CN for ease of developing locally. :)
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I am a photographer who relies on simple, cheap, film-based cameras such as Holgas and other toy cameras.
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