I was on the fence concerning making a purchase. Just got into film and wished to use a medium format camera. Your review just made me pull the trigger. You have startlingly good double exposures and pictures considering the camera you used ! A lot better than even knew I've seen taken using digital cameras. Thank you for your video
That’s so exciting! The Holga is definitely a good starting point for getting into medium format, especially because it is so affordable. Thank you so much for watching! ☺️✨
Thank you so much for watching! That makes me so happy that I’ve inspired you to get your Holga out - it really is so fun to use once you get the hang of it! :)
i used to own one in highschool (over 10 years ago) and i have grown into more "proper cameras" over the years.. your video inspired me to order one just now :) thank you!
Catherine Yay! If the first roll doesn’t turn out, just keep trying! It might take some getting used to, but it’s so worth it! Thanks for watching ✨❤️✨
I’m so happy I’ve stumbled across your videos & channel. Your photos are stunning & I consider them a muse. I’ve been on a deep dive & researching Holga cameras & models & want to purchase my first one. I was fortunate to get to acquainted with one over the summer, for a photography class I took at the college I attend. Now I want my own. I’ve been learning so much & it enthuses me to shop around. Have you had a chance to play around with the Holga 120 TLR? Though it seems kind of excessive. I’m torn between that & the model you own. 🤔
Wow, thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I'm definitely a little obsessed with the Holga haha. I haven't tried the Holga 120 TLR yet but it doesn't seem too crazy different. I guess it's more a matter of how you prefer to take photos. Personally, I find TLR cameras a little more difficult to use just because it takes longer to frame the photo. I like how easy and quick it is to take a photo with the GCFN. But I do like the way the TLR looks - it has a fun, unique vibe, for sure!
I’ve never tried it with a ring flash but that sounds like it would be a super fun combination - might have to try that sometime! Thanks for watching! ✨
Thank you so much! I’ve been shooting with the Holga for about 12 years so I definitely have quite a bit of experience with it at this point! Plus, I never leave home without it and I use it more than any other camera I own. I’m obsessed! I’d love to see how your photos turn out! Best of luck! Thanks for watching ✨☺️✨
yo ! nice photos ! also sun and cloud actually change nothing ... ? if you open the camera and go check the arm that trigger the sun/cloud option, it actually got nothing in front of it, it 's a square, intended to be used as a yellow/orange/red filter for black and white photography... weird eh ?
Some great images there. Surprising how many photographers rate the Holga. I think Ted Forbes 'Art of Photography' says its one of his favourites too. The only Holga I had was the 35mm BC35. The images were terrible but not in a good way. I'm sure it was faulty. My main Lomography camera of choice is the original Soviet Lomo LC-A. I also have a Lubitel Medium format and Cosmic Symbol from that era and factory. Must try a Holga 120 soon.
Thank you so much! ✨ I haven’t tried the Soviet Lomo LC-A yet but it looks super cute! The Cosmic Symbol looks so cool too - there are so many cameras I want to try! I have a 35mm Holga too but something about the 120 just feels right to me. You should definitely try one if you get the chance!
Oh nice! I have the 135 also for some reason, I just love the square frame. It seems to suit the style of the camera best, in my opinion! You should definitely try out the 120 again! Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for watching! I usually use 100-400 ISO for the Holga so you can get a bit more sharpness. If it’s a sunny day and I know I’m going to be in bright light, I use 100 or 200 ISO. If it’s a bit cloudy out or I might be in the shade, I’ll take 400 ISO. You can check out my Amazon store for the different film stocks I recommend. You can find the link in the video description! Hope that helps! ✨😊✨
Hi there! I scan my film onto my computer using an Epson V750 and then I store my photos on a website called Smugmug. Then I use their app to download to my phone. :) You could also ship your film to a film lab and have them process the film for you and send you digital files. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Bbabi lemon yes that’s definitely something to get used to - but I think that’s part of the magic, because then you end up doing double or triple exposures on accident. Next time if you aren’t sure, just take a photo anyway and then continue onto the next frame and maybe you’ll end up with a double exposure! I usually advance the film right after I take the image so I don’t forget. Thank you for commenting and watching! ✨☺️
@@camerasncats oh okay good info 🤔 Also, I am wondering if u would know how to wind an expired film without numbers or dots on to it. Reason why I don't know if it's the next frame already is because there are no marks 😂 maybe it faded already since it's expired 1996.
Bbabi lemon oh I see... hmm I’ve never used film without advance markers on it. I suppose you just have to guess! Haha. You could probably getting some interesting overlaps. I’d love to see how your images turn out!
How did you “treat” pictures after you shoot them? I have Holga GCFN, shoot just one film yet (mostly in good weather conditions), but none on my pictures are close to “sharpness” of yours (and more from other Holga reviews). Is it photo lab or just me?
Have you checked the bottom of the camera to make sure it’s on the “N” setting and not the “B” setting? Also, I try to make sure to hold the camera very still when pressing the shutter. I also mainly use 400 iso film. That gives me good sharpness but also let’s in a decent amount of light. The camera definitely works better on sunny days and doesn’t work super well in deep woods / too much shade. I scan the negatives myself so I’m able to get high resolution scans. If you’re doing all of those things, the images should be decently sharp. If they aren’t, I would make sure your lab is sending you high-resolution scans. Hope that helps!! ☺️☺️☺️ Thank you for watching! ✨
@@socjolozek873 I would also try using the landscape / mountain setting for most of the images unless the subject is relatively close to you. Hope it goes well! 🙂
@@camerasncats Thank you for this advice! I read about it couple days ago and you’re the second person who mentions this. These cameras (Holga, Diana F+) are very simple but also tricky. And in here I don’t have much photo labs who process 120mm film :( Btw. I love Smena 8m. Try this if u haven’t (135mm).
Yes, after each shot you advance slowly until the next number appears through the film counter on the back. Unless you want to do a double exposure, in which case you would not advance the film until after you’ve taken two photos on the same frame. Hope that helps! :) Thanks for watching!
OMG you're the only youtuber I know who has a whole anime-opening-style song at the beginning instead of just a short chime! :) Instantly subscribed!
Haha love it! Thank you so much! 🐱 My husband is a musician and he wrote the tune but I wrote the lyrics. :) Thank you for subscribing! ✨✨✨
I was on the fence concerning making a purchase. Just got into film and wished to use a medium format camera. Your review just made me pull the trigger. You have startlingly good double exposures and pictures considering the camera you used ! A lot better than even knew I've seen taken using digital cameras. Thank you for your video
That’s so exciting! The Holga is definitely a good starting point for getting into medium format, especially because it is so affordable. Thank you so much for watching! ☺️✨
I use a number of high quality medium format film cameras, and yet the Holga is among my favourite tools.
Same! There really is something special about it! I honestly don’t know what I’d do without it. ✨☺️✨ Thanks for watching!
Really loved
your video, it motivates me to use my old holga that was covered in dust... can’t wait!
Thank you so much for watching! That makes me so happy that I’ve inspired you to get your Holga out - it really is so fun to use once you get the hang of it! :)
I think Holga for character/vintage type images.
i used to own one in highschool (over 10 years ago) and i have grown into more "proper cameras" over the years.. your video inspired me to order one just now :) thank you!
Yay!!! This makes me so happy! I’d love to know how it goes! ✨Thank you for watching! ✨
Recently got a Holga, and your video simplified everything! So excited now! Yaaay!
Oh that’s so awesome! I hope you get amazing photographs! Thank you for watching! 🤗✨
WOW ,thies are some of the best double exposures iv ecver seen
Thank you so so much! That’s the best compliment you could ever give me. It’s greatly appreciated - thank you for watching! ☺️✨
Plastic Fantastic! Holgas are always a sweet camera! It’s up there with the Diana F+ in favorite cult cameras!
Aim Shoot Develop yes! Love the Diana too! They are magical little cameras, for sure! ✨
Wow!!! Those pictures!!!! ❤️
Aw thank you so so much! ✨
Great video! Just got my first Holga.
Catherine Yay! If the first roll doesn’t turn out, just keep trying! It might take some getting used to, but it’s so worth it! Thanks for watching ✨❤️✨
@@camerasncats -- I will! I just binge-watched all your videos. 😂 I love your channel so much.
Catherine haha that makes me so happy! Thank you! ✨
Absolute fyre video. I learned so much!
That’s the creator of the video in your photo. I call shenanigans.
Great vid, thank you X
Thank you so much for watching! ✨☺️✨
I need a Holga now!!
I’m so happy I’ve stumbled across your videos & channel. Your photos are stunning & I consider them a muse. I’ve been on a deep dive & researching Holga cameras & models & want to purchase my first one. I was fortunate to get to acquainted with one over the summer, for a photography class I took at the college I attend. Now I want my own. I’ve been learning so much & it enthuses me to shop around. Have you had a chance to play around with the Holga 120 TLR? Though it seems kind of excessive. I’m torn between that & the model you own. 🤔
Wow, thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I'm definitely a little obsessed with the Holga haha. I haven't tried the Holga 120 TLR yet but it doesn't seem too crazy different. I guess it's more a matter of how you prefer to take photos. Personally, I find TLR cameras a little more difficult to use just because it takes longer to frame the photo. I like how easy and quick it is to take a photo with the GCFN. But I do like the way the TLR looks - it has a fun, unique vibe, for sure!
the holga is amazing, i pair mine with my lomo ringflash it's dope af
I’ve never tried it with a ring flash but that sounds like it would be a super fun combination - might have to try that sometime! Thanks for watching! ✨
why are you so good with this thing? lol i just ordered me one. will be my first time ever shooting film
Thank you so much! I’ve been shooting with the Holga for about 12 years so I definitely have quite a bit of experience with it at this point! Plus, I never leave home without it and I use it more than any other camera I own. I’m obsessed! I’d love to see how your photos turn out! Best of luck! Thanks for watching ✨☺️✨
@@camerasncats that makes much more sense lol. Yeah im probably gonna make a video doing a fashion shoot with it. fingers crossed they turn out ok lol
yo ! nice photos !
also sun and cloud actually change nothing ... ? if you open the camera and go check the arm that trigger the sun/cloud option, it actually got nothing in front of it, it 's a square, intended to be used as a yellow/orange/red filter for black and white photography... weird eh ?
Thank you so much for watching! ✨ That’s definitely interesting, I’m going to have to take a look at that myself! So strange haha.
Some great images there. Surprising how many photographers rate the Holga. I think Ted Forbes 'Art of Photography' says its one of his favourites too. The only Holga I had was the 35mm BC35. The images were terrible but not in a good way. I'm sure it was faulty. My main Lomography camera of choice is the original Soviet Lomo LC-A. I also have a Lubitel Medium format and Cosmic Symbol from that era and factory. Must try a Holga 120 soon.
Thank you so much! ✨ I haven’t tried the Soviet Lomo LC-A yet but it looks super cute! The Cosmic Symbol looks so cool too - there are so many cameras I want to try! I have a 35mm Holga too but something about the 120 just feels right to me. You should definitely try one if you get the chance!
I have a Holga 120N and a 135. The photos the 135 made were meh, but the 120 made some really cool images. I should try it some more.
Oh nice! I have the 135 also for some reason, I just love the square frame. It seems to suit the style of the camera best, in my opinion! You should definitely try out the 120 again! Thanks for watching!
Hi great vid. I was wondering what film you use and what speed you recommend. Thanks matt
Thanks so much for watching! I usually use 100-400 ISO for the Holga so you can get a bit more sharpness. If it’s a sunny day and I know I’m going to be in bright light, I use 100 or 200 ISO. If it’s a bit cloudy out or I might be in the shade, I’ll take 400 ISO. You can check out my Amazon store for the different film stocks I recommend. You can find the link in the video description! Hope that helps! ✨😊✨
@@camerasncats that's great thanks for getting back to me. Matt
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Haha love it. Thank you so much! My husband and I wrote that song together 🤗❤️❤️❤️
hello, how do you transfer the photos to the phone later?
Hi there! I scan my film onto my computer using an Epson V750 and then I store my photos on a website called Smugmug. Then I use their app to download to my phone. :) You could also ship your film to a film lab and have them process the film for you and send you digital files. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
I bought a holga 1290n but having hard time to know if it's time for next frame 😟
Bbabi lemon yes that’s definitely something to get used to - but I think that’s part of the magic, because then you end up doing double or triple exposures on accident. Next time if you aren’t sure, just take a photo anyway and then continue onto the next frame and maybe you’ll end up with a double exposure! I usually advance the film right after I take the image so I don’t forget. Thank you for commenting and watching! ✨☺️
@@camerasncats oh okay good info 🤔 Also, I am wondering if u would know how to wind an expired film without numbers or dots on to it. Reason why I don't know if it's the next frame already is because there are no marks 😂 maybe it faded already since it's expired 1996.
Bbabi lemon oh I see... hmm I’ve never used film without advance markers on it. I suppose you just have to guess! Haha. You could probably getting some interesting overlaps. I’d love to see how your images turn out!
@@camerasncats thank you so much for replying!!!💗💗
where do you buy your holga's?
I usually buy them on eBay - but they do sell new ones on B&H photo and Freestyle Photo! :)
@@camerasncats awesome thanks!
How did you “treat” pictures after you shoot them? I have Holga GCFN, shoot just one film yet (mostly in good weather conditions), but none on my pictures are close to “sharpness” of yours (and more from other Holga reviews). Is it photo lab or just me?
Have you checked the bottom of the camera to make sure it’s on the “N” setting and not the “B” setting? Also, I try to make sure to hold the camera very still when pressing the shutter. I also mainly use 400 iso film. That gives me good sharpness but also let’s in a decent amount of light. The camera definitely works better on sunny days and doesn’t work super well in deep woods / too much shade. I scan the negatives myself so I’m able to get high resolution scans. If you’re doing all of those things, the images should be decently sharp. If they aren’t, I would make sure your lab is sending you high-resolution scans. Hope that helps!! ☺️☺️☺️ Thank you for watching! ✨
@@camerasncats N is on :) I will try again next weekend maybe (with Kodak 400).
@@socjolozek873 I would also try using the landscape / mountain setting for most of the images unless the subject is relatively close to you. Hope it goes well! 🙂
@@camerasncats Thank you for this advice! I read about it couple days ago and you’re the second person who mentions this. These cameras (Holga, Diana F+) are very simple but also tricky. And in here I don’t have much photo labs who process 120mm film :(
Btw. I love Smena 8m. Try this if u haven’t (135mm).
After I took a shot am I supposed to advance it?
Yes, after each shot you advance slowly until the next number appears through the film counter on the back. Unless you want to do a double exposure, in which case you would not advance the film until after you’ve taken two photos on the same frame. Hope that helps! :) Thanks for watching!