Holga!?! What's that?

[Max P D]

If you look at all of my Holga photographs, I don't always have the vignette and or other abberations.
How is this so?
Tell me and we'll both know.

Brian

That's an excellent point Brian! I've noticed this as well. I have a theory :idea: and it depends on the focusing distance for the amount of vignetting seen. But really, I dunno, I'm just guessing...

Also, and this is off topic, each Holga has their own distinctive light leaks. For example, I've noticed Brian's avatar, and a few of his Holga pics, have that same light leak in the upper right corner. A sort of Holga DNA. if you will... :skep: :wink5:

[mtbbrian]

That's an excellent point Brian! I've noticed this as well. I have a theory :idea: and it depends on the focusing distance for the amount of vignetting seen.

That's very possible!
I have pondered that long and hard it sounds quite reasonable.
Brian
:idea: :thumbsup:

[photophorous]

That's very possible!
I have pondered that long and hard it sounds quite reasonable.
Brian
:idea: :thumbsup:

I was also thinking it might have something to do with the relative location of the sun. Sometimes, the vignette circle seems to be shifted to one side or another. That's just a guess, though. I'll try to take notes on my next roll, so maybe we can learn something.

Paul

[mtbbrian]

I was also thinking it might have something to do with the relative location of the sun. Sometimes, the vignette circle seems to be shifted to one side or another. That's just a guess, though. I'll try to take notes on my next roll, so maybe we can learn something.

Paul

The two of you have similiar thoughts I have had, so maybe there is something to them!
Yes, Paul please take a few notes, that would be good!
Brian

[Max P D]

Does anyone have experience using diopters with a Holga for closer focusing?

[mtbbrian]

Does anyone have experience using diopters with a Holga for closer focusing?

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I think Paul was asking about a pressure plate, Check This Article Out...

Good Luck!
Brian
:thumbsup:

[Max P D]

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Cool site Brian, thanks!!! :thumbsup:

I think Paul was asking about a pressure plate, Check This Article Out...

Good Luck!
Brian
:thumbsup:

Whoa, using a steel pressure plate in a Holga? That's highly unorthodox.:yikes: But if it solves Paul's problem I say go for it...

[mtbbrian]

Cool site Brian, thanks!!! :thumbsup:



Whoa, using a steel pressure plate in a Holga? That's highly unorthodox.:yikes: But if it solves Paul's problem I say go for it...

I can't say I know of anyone who uses one, but why not!
I don't know if I'd call it unorthodox, it's the nature of the toy camera photographer to do something to their toy camera!
You have seen my red Holga right? On my website.
I have seen some "dressed up" ones that make mine look naked!
Brian

[Max P D]

You have seen my red Holga right? On my website.
I have seen some "dressed up" ones that make mine look naked!
Brian

Brian, that camera is an attention-getter my friend! (I'm still rubbing my eyes from that red image seared into my brain ) What kind of response do you get from the public with that camera? My purpose in asking comes from carrying a so-called "high tech" digital camera which tends to intimidate folks IMHO. I'd think a plain-Jane Holga would have the opposite effect and most people would see it as some kind of amateur hunk of junk, so they would probably relax. Not sure how a red Holga makes people react?

Happy Trails

Max a.k.a Dan

[mtbbrian]

Brian, that camera is an attention-getter my friend! (I'm still rubbing my eyes from that red image seared into my brain ) What kind of response do you get from the public with that camera? My purpose in asking comes from carrying a so-called "high tech" digital camera which tends to intimidate folks IMHO. I'd think a plain-Jane Holga would have the opposite effect and most people would see it as some kind of amateur hunk of junk, so they would probably relax. Not sure how a red Holga makes people react?

Happy Trails

Max a.k.a Dan

I haven't noticed any unusal recactions, if anything the red gives it more of a toy feeling.
I'll have to notice this when I am out.
Brian