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Product Reviews:
Lomography Holga Medium Format Camera Starter Kit |
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Summary: broken
Comments: I love the camera, however the flash broke after3flashes. is there a way to exchange it? |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comments: really expensive to develop the film though. i mean REALLY expensive. dag. |
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Summary: Expensive kit, fun camera
Comments: This is a great camera for those wanting to experiment with "artsy" shots, or even advanced photographers wanting to return to their roots. Nothing about these shots are adjustable - f-stop, exposure, ISO are always constant.
The camera is great, however the kit seems a bit overpriced. It Comes with a Holga book with excellent pictures, however the internet is also an excellent resource for high-quality Holga images. It Comes with no instructions - because that would take away from the experimentation. It does include1roll of film and a roll of electrical tape (a must-have with all the light leaks on this camera), however purchasing all of the elements in this starter kit seperately would be much less expensive.
This camera is meant for modifications, and there are countless websites that list detailed instructions. My main complaint is a lack of a tripod mount on the camera - although the best pictures are taken in direct, outdoor light when a tripod isn't as necessary. Experimenting with it in the dark since the exposure is constant is nearly impossible.
Overall, I am happy with the camera. As a primarily digital photographer, it's a great learning experience to return to film in such a non-controllable environment. I would suggest purchaseing the elements seperately from this specific kit, however I give the camera5stars. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Fantastic Toy
Comments: This cheap little plastic camera is a great toy. Tired of worrying about what f-stop. what lens, that you just need that 80-210 zoom, how many mega pixels or frames per second? Just pick up this camera.
It really makes you think about the shot, not about the gear. Get back to the fun side of photography and be creative.
This kit is worth it, Comes with film, batteries, a book to give you ideas and a manual. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Worth e cent
Comments: 1st off, the Holga is awesome. Its shots are really in a class of its own. I have done both personal and editorial work with this camera - and its images are fantastic. They have real character, great color, and a romantic feel. It is, hands-down, my favorite 120 camera.
The package has really great content. The "Mes Vacances Avec Holga" photo book is loaded with beautifully printed shots. The instructions are indispensable, and the tape, film, and batteries are certainly useful. If you are new to Holga, or purchaseing this as a gift, it's a wonderful package.
Things like taping the sides, shoving cardboard under the film roll, and mod'ing the camera are all part of the charm. Ultimately, the Holga is a dead-simple piece of machinery. Play with it and experiment. If you want a serious and complicated 120 camera, there are plenty of used and new choices out there.
If you want a simple1that takes amazing photos like nothing else, get the Holga.
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