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| Plastic Cameras by Michelle Bates |
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#13978 |
| Price: |
$26.99 ea |
Michelle Bates is a member of the Advisory Board of Photographic Professionals of Freestyle
Photographic Supply, Photographic Center Northwest, Coupeville Arts
Center, Cascades Academy of Photography, guest lecturer at the Academy
of Art in San Francisco and ICP in New York.
The first toy camera guide written by the internationally known “Holga Queen”
Full color, fabulous images illustrate what can be done with toys, for fun or professionally
Step-by-step examples clearly explain how techniques are achieved
DESCRIPTION
Take a tour of the burgeoning world of toy cameras and low-tech
photography with Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity. Whether
you’re an experienced enthusiast or toy camera neophyte, you’ll find
Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity chock full of tantalizing tips,
fun facts and, of course, absolutely striking photographs taken with
the lowest tech and simplest tools around.
I got me a Holga. Now What?
Holgas need a little TLC before they’re ready to go out in the world
and start snapping. Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity digs
through all the different Holga models available, lays out thier
advantages and quirks and helps you get up to speed on all the prep
you’ll need to do to jump in on the toy-camera revolution.
What should I Feed my Holga?
Holgas, Dianas, other toy cameras can use many types of film. Plastic
Cameras: Toying with Creativity, lays all their pros and cons on the
line letting you get some images you want, and some you could just
never imagine.
Can Holga come out to play?
Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity will help you steer your way
through all the details and quirks of taking wonderful and weird
pictures with your toy camera. We’ll explore possible subjects and the
best way to shoot them and play with all sorts of techniques from
vignetting, to multiple exposures, to panoramas, close-ups, movement,
night photography, flare, flash, color and more.
For the Intrepid Holga-ographer
For the Holga master, we’ve diagramed and described advanced toy camera
modifications and introduce you to a variety of problems, solutions and
inventions born from toy cameras’ “limitations.”
What Next?
From negatives to prints or pixels, we help you navigate your post-shooting choices.
Don’t Forget
The Diana, Banner, Action Sampler, Photo Blaster, and Lensbaby are all
toy cameras with their own loveable qualities. We’ll look beyond the
Holga to show a whole wide world of toys.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Plastic Cameras: What Are They, Why Use Them, Where Do They Come From, and How Did They Get So Popular
Chapter 3: That’s So Cute! The Cameras
Holga, Diana, and Their Friends: Action Sampler, Lomo, Fujipet, Lansbaby, MiniDigi, and More
Chapter 4: I Got Me a Toy Camera—Now What?
Getting Your Holga Ready to Shoot
Chapter 5: Feeding Your Holga
Film Options for Holgas and Other Low-tech Cameras
Chapter 6: Let’s Get Shooting!
Holga Operation Basics: Loading, Unloading, and How Not to Ruin Your Film
Chapter 7: Taking Your Holga Out to Play
Learn to Love Your Camera’s Quirks
Chapter 8: Advanced Tips and Camera Modifications
Filters, Fancy Films, Flash, and Fussing with Your Holga
Chapter 9: Film Processing
Processing and Storing Film
Chapter 10: Negatives to Positives
The Final Image—Prints and Pixels: Darkroom, Digital, Getting It Done for You
Resources
Where to Find Toy Images and Information, Buy Cameras and Supplies, and a List of Contributors
Index
8 1/4 X 7 1/2 inches
240 pages
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| Holga Enlarger Kit for 35mm (includes Arista 50mm f/3.5 lens) |
| Model: |
#141120 |
| Price: |
$99.99 ea |
This 35mm version of the medium format Holga Enlarger is a unique tool at an incredible value. And, because its a "Holga", it is easy to use, light weight and flexible... the perfect enlarger for any home darkroom.
When you are ready to move to medium format, the Holga Enlarger comes with negative holders for 35mm, 6x6cm and 6x4.5 and can enlarge onto paper sizes up to 11x14.
An incredible enlarger and a superb value...available only at Freestyle Photographic Supplies, your Holga Headquarters!
35mm Format Holga Enlarger Kit includes:
Holga Enlarger, Arista 50mm f/3.5 enlarging lens, PH211 bulb. #2340569
Note: For conversion to medium format, a 75mm enlarging lens is required. #161575
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| Holga Enlarger Kit for Medium Format (includes Arista 75mm f/3.5 lens) |
| Model: |
#142120 |
| Price: |
$109.99 ea |
Built on a tradition that has made the Holga Camera famous, the medium format Holga Enlarger is a unique tool at an incredible value. Easy to use, light weight and flexible, it is perfect all-in-one enlarger for any home darkroom.
The Medium Format kit handles negative sizes of 6x6cm and 6x4.5 size and can enlarge up to 11x14.
If you also shoot 35mm, this Holga Enlarger coverts easily to handle 35mm negatives with the addition of a 50mm lens.
An incredible enlarger and a superb value...available only at Freestyle Photographic Supplies, your Holga Headquarters!
Medium Format Holga Enlarger Kit includes:
Holga Enlarger, Arista 75mm f/3.5 enlarging
lens, and Wiko PH211 bulb #2340569
Note: For conversion to 35mm format, a 50mm enlarging lens is required. #35050
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| Holga Enlarger Kit for 35mm & Med. Format (includes Arista 50mm & 75mm f/3.5 lens) |
| Model: |
#143120 |
| Price: |
$139.99 ea |
Improving on a tradition that has made the Holga Camera famous, the medium format Holga Enlarger is a unique tool at an incredible value. Easy to use, light weight and flexible, it is perfect all-in-one enlarger for any home darkroom.
If you also shoot 35mm, this Holga Enlarger coverts easily to handle 35mm, 6x6cm and 6x4.5 size negatives and can enlarge onto paper sizes up to 11x14.
An incredible enlarger and a superb value...available only at Freestyle Photographic Supplies, your Holga Headquarters!
35mm/Medium Format Holga Enlarger Kit includes:
Holga Enlarger, Arista 50mm & 75mm f/3.5 enlarging
lens, PH211 bulb. #2340569 |
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| Holga 120N Plastic Medium Format Camera |
| Model: |
#144120 |
| Price: |
$24.99 ea |
The New Holga 120N!
Still retaining all of those fabulous and unique features that made the Holga 120S world famous, this newly updated model, the Holga 120N, takes Holga photography to the next level. New features include a standard tripod mount (1/4-20) and bulb selector for extra long exposures. Your film will now travel smoothly in either 6 x 4.5cm or 6 x 6cm formats with the two plastic masks, included. Also...no more broken fingernails...the format arrow on the back of the camera easily slides between 12 and 16 exposures. Uses 120 film.
The Holga 120N camera is desired by art photographers the world over. The standard features from the Holga 120S still include: Hot shoe flash sync, uses 120 roll film for 16 - 6cm x 4.5cm frames per roll. Perfect for classroom instruction, personal image-making and fine art photos. No batteries required!Reminiscent of the Diana camera of the 1960s and 70s. Characteristic vignetting focuses the viewer's eye and adds to visual impact. All Holgas purchased from Freestyle include our famous Holga Manual with tips on using, maintaining and customizing your Holga
View the Holga Manual Now!
Also check out the new Holga Holgon MF (Multiple Flash) hotshoe flash created specifically for the Holga 120N, Item #151120.
Also available, new Holga lens holder and accessory filter sets Items #147120, 148120, 149120 and 150120.
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| Holga 120FN Plastic Medium Format Camera with Built-in flash |
| Model: |
#145120 |
| Price: |
$36.99 ea |
The New Holga 120FN!
Still retaining all of those fabulous and unique features that made the Holga 120SF world famous, this newly updated model, the Holga 120N, takes Holga photography to the next level. New features include a standard tripod mount (1/4-20) and bulb selector for extra long exposures. Your film will now travel smoothly in either 6 x 4.5cm or 6 x 6cm formats with the two plastic masks, included. Also...no more broken fingernails...the format arrow on the back of the camera easily slides between 12 and 16 exposures. Uses 120 film.
The Holga 120FN camera is desired by art photographers the world over. The standard features from the Holga 120SF still include: Built-in flash, uses 120 roll film for 16 - 6cm x 4.5cm frames per roll. Perfect for classroom instruction, personal image-making and fine art photos. Batteries required for built-in flash!Reminiscent of the Diana camera of the 1960s and 70s. Characteristic vignetting focuses the viewer's eye and adds to visual impact. All Holgas purchased from Freestyle include our famous Holga Manual with tips on using, maintaining and customizing your Holga
View the Holga Manual Now!
Also available, new Holga lens holder and accessory filter sets Items #147120, 148120, 149120 and 150120. |
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| Holga 120 CFN Plastic Medium Format Camera with Built-in color flash |
| Model: |
#146120 |
| Price: |
$41.99 ea |
Still retaining all of those fabulous and unique features that make the Holga world famous, this new Holga CFN takes Holga photography to the next level.
NEW FEATURES INCLUDE:
* Standard tripod mount (1/4 - 20)
* Bulb exposure selector for extra long exposures.
* Your film will now travel smoothly in either 6x4.5cm or 6x6cm formats with the two plastic masks, included.
* Also, no more broken fingernails... the format arrow on the back of the camera easily slides between 12 and 16 exposures.
* The new Color Flash is a built in flash which contains a spinning color filter wheel. Choose from red, yellow, blue, standard white or a combination thereof. Use the flash day or night to manipulate your images with vibrant colors.
Two "AA" batteries (not included) required for flash operation only. All Holgas purchased from Freestyle include our famous Holga Manual with tips on using, maintaining and customizing your Holga.
View the Holga Manual Now! |
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| Holga Lens/Filter Holder |
| Model: |
#147120 |
| Price: |
$6.99 ea |
Finally! An easy way to use filters with your Holga. This adapter slips easily over the lens of your Holga or Woca camera and stays firmly in place. No glue, hooks or tape needed. Specially designed filters slide easily into place. Expand your Holga universe and spur your creativity with this incredible adapter.
(Filters sold separately.)
Available filters sets:
Item #148120 - Color Filter Set
Item #149120 - Soft Surround Filter Set
Item #150120 - Split Image Lens Set
Image shown with Holga camera not included |
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| Holga Color Filter Set |
| Model: |
#148120 |
| Price: |
$8.99 ea |
The colored filter set includes red, yellow, blue, and green filters and can be used to create bold, vibrant images or adjust the tonality of black and white photographs. In true Holga fashion, there is no contrast or color-correction numbers on the filters.
Must be used with Holga Lens/Filter Holder Item #147120, sold separately.
Image shown with Holga camera and Lens/Filter Holder not included |
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| Holga Soft Surround Filter Set |
| Model: |
#149120 |
| Price: |
$8.99 ea |
With a clear center, each of these four filters have a specially designed pattern designed to enhance the Holga's natural focus vignetting. Drawing the eye toward the center of an image, these filters are excellent for a unique documentary, portrait and fine art style images. Set includes 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 blue, and 1 neutral density filter in soft surround.
Must be used with Holga Lens/Filter Holder Item #147120, sold separately.
Image shown with Holga camera and Lens/Filter Holder not included |
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| Holga Split Image Filter Lens Set |
| Model: |
#150120 |
| Price: |
$10.99 ea |
See the world in new ways with this three-lens set designed especially for the Holga camera and the Holga Lens & Filter Holder. Each lens in this set will surprise and please any photographer as it splits, repeats and blends in totally unique ways. Set includes 1 - four-facet lens with center-focus, 1 - three-facet vertical lens and 1 - three facet pyramid lens.
Must be used with Holga lens/filter holder Item #147-120. sold separately.
Image shown with Holga camera and Lens/Filter Holder not included
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| Holga Holgon MF Flash |
| Model: |
#151120 |
| Price: |
$49.99 ea |
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The Holga Holgon MF flash is designed with new model Holga cameras in mind. It fits on a standard hot shoe mount and is as standard flash unit with built-in multiple flash capability and bounce feature.
Two flash modes available:
SF Mode (Standard Single Flash Mode)
each time the unit is triggered, either by means of the TEST button, via sync cord or hotshoe, the Holgon MF will flash only once.
MF Mode - (Multiple Flash Mode)
This mode is to be used with the \"B\" exposure setting of the new model Holga camera. Each time the flash unit is activated, it will fire at the rate of approximately two flashes per second during the whole period of the \"B\" setting exposure from the time when the shutter is released unitl it is closed again. Enables a series of images captured on a single frame.
You can also use the bounce head to soften shadows.
Guide number ISO 100, meter is 6.5. Guide number ISO 100, feet is 21.
Uses 4 AA batteries, not included
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| 35mm Film Adaptor Kit for Holga Cameras |
| Model: |
#155120 |
| Price: |
$10.99 ea |
This 35mm Film Adaptor Kit allows you to use 35mm film in any Holga 120 medium format camera. Easy to follow instructions get you started quickly.
The kit includes a plastic insert that replaces your existing battery cover/120 insert with one that guides 35mm film through the camera and a solid back without red window.
Special Note: In order to remove 35mm film from your Holga camera after it has been exposed you must use a changing bag or go in to a light tight darkroom!
(Holga camera shown for illustration purposes only. Not included with kit.)
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| Holga Shutter Release Set |
| Model: |
#156120 |
| Price: |
$13.99 ea |
A must have for every Holga camera! This custom adapter fits snugly over the lens of your Holga camera allowing you to use a cable release. It also does not interfere with the new features of the Holga 120N, FN or CFN including tripod mount and Bulb setting switch.
Holga Shutter Release Set comes with shutter release adapter and premium
12 inch shutter release cable with auto lock/unlock mechanism.
(Holga camera shown for illustration purposes only. It is not included with the set.)
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| Holga Filter System for 35mm Point & Shoot and Digital Cameras (Not for use on Holga camera) |
| Model: |
#158120 |
| Price: |
$29.99 ea |
The Holga Filter System includes an adjustable filter holder that mounts to the tripod socket on the bottom of your camera and the complete set of Holga filters including Split image filters, color filters, and soft spot color filters.
Add instant pizzaz to your photos with these easy-to-use filters.
(Digital camera and mini tripod shown for illustration purposes only.
Not included with Holga Filter System Set)
(Not for use with Holga camera. Use Holga Filter Holder Item #147120 and filter sets #148120, 149120 and 150120 instead)
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| Instant Film Back for Holga Camera (Uses T80 series and 669/690 type films) |
| Model: |
#159120 |
| Price: |
$129.99 ea |
THE HOLGAROID IS BACK!
This newest version accommodates both T80 series and 669/690 series Polaroid films as well as Fuji Instant Print Film FP-100C.
Turn your Holga into the most unique instant camera you've ever seen with the new Instant Film Back! It's custom-built to fit both all Holga and Woca cameras, installing easily onto each of them within seconds. It comes with a Polaroid type film back, a mask to hold batteries in place in a Holga 120FN or 120 CFN camera, built-in tripod socket a .3x diopter which adjusts the Holga's film plane to accommodate the Polaroid back and newly designed plastic viewfinder (included).
This film back will accommodate Polaroid T-80 series films as well as 690/669 size films.
Note: T-80 series films result in a full frame image. 690/669 type films images are slightly off center.
(Polaroid back shown with Holga camera for illustration purposes only.
Holga camera not included with purchase.)
SAMPLE IMAGES:
Sample Image on Polaroid T88 Film
Sample Image on Polaroid 690 Film |
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| Holga 120PC Plastic Medium Format Camera - Pinhole Camera Version |
| Model: |
#166120 |
| Price: |
$32.99 ea |
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Looking just like the Holga 120N model camera, Item #144120, and retaining all of its unique features, this new Holga 120PC model takes Holga photography into the world of pinhole photography! Features include a standard tripod mount (1/4-20), permanent bulb setting for the long exposures pinhole photography requires. 6 x 4.5cm or 6 x 6cm format plastic masks are included. Uses 120 film. All Holgas purchased from Freestyle include our famous Holga Manual with tips on using, maintaining and customizing your Holga
View the Holga Manual Now!
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| Holga 135 Plastic 35mm Camera |
| Model: |
#167120 |
| Price: |
$37.99 ea |
The manufacturer of the Holga camera has created three new versions of their world famous camera in 35mm format. The new models are Holga 135 (Item #167-120), Holga 135PC (Item #168-120) and Holga 135BC (Item #170-120).
The Holga 135 is a standard 35mm camera with similar features to the Holga 120N (item #144120) except that it includes a cable release adapter in the shutter release button.
The Holga 135PC is similar except that in has a pinhole instead of a lens.
The Holga 135BC is the same as the Holga 135 except that it
includes an internal mask to create a soft vignetting of the corners or
"bent corners" effect.
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| Holga 135PC Plastic 35mm Camera - (Pinhole Camera Version) |
| Model: |
#168120 |
| Price: |
$39.99 ea |
The manufacturer of the Holga camera has created three new versions of
their world famous camera in 35mm format. The new models are Holga 135
(Item #167-120), Holga 135PC (Item #168-120) and Holga 135BC (Item
#170-120).
The Holga 135 is a standard 35mm camera with similar features to
the Holga 120N (item #144120) except that it includes a cable release
adapter in the shutter release button.
The Holga 135PC is similar except that in has a pinhole instead of a lens.
The Holga 135BC is the same as the Holga 135 except that it
includes an internal mask to create a soft vignetting of the corners or
"bent corners" effect. |
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| Holga 135BC Plastic 35mm Camera - (Bent Corners Version) |
| Model: |
#170120 |
| Price: |
$40.99 ea |
The manufacturer of the Holga camera has created three new versions of
their world famous camera in 35mm format. The new models are Holga 135
(Item #167-120), Holga 135PC (Item #168-120) and Holga 135BC (Item
#170-120).
The Holga 135 is a standard 35mm camera with similar features to
the Holga 120N (item #144120) except that it includes a cable release
adapter in the shutter release button.
The Holga 135PC is similar except that in has a pinhole instead of a lens.
The Holga 135BC is the same as the Holga 135 except that it includes an internal mask to create a soft vignetting of the corners or "bent corners" effect. |
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| Holga Plastic Fisheye Lens FEL-120 |
| Model: |
#171120 |
| Price: |
$24.99 ea |
Introducing the new Holga Plastic Fisheye Lens. This lens makes your extreme wide angle images looks even more Holga-like with extreme wide-angle distortion effects for a very reasonable price.
Special Notes:
- For use on Holga 120 cameras only.
- Holga camera shown for illustration purposes only. It is not included.
- Not for use with Holga and Holgaroid Polaroid Film Back.
- See item #643158 if you want to use a wide-angle fisheye lens with the Holgaroid Polaroid Film Back.
- Make sure that subject is not more than 2 meters away when using electronic flash.
Sample Image Taken with Holga Plastic Fisheye Lens FEL-120 Item #171120 Image by Francesca di Leo
Sample Image Taken with
Fisheye Lens for Holga 120 Cameras - Item #643158
Image by Francesca di Leo
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| Fisheye Lens for Holga 120 Cameras |
| Model: |
#643158 |
| Price: |
$69.99 ea |
This Fisheye lens expands your creativity with the Holga camera. Attaches to the front of your Holga with a custom adapter ring. Features 1cm - Infinity focus. Focal length of 25.2 mm with 60˚ angle of view. The glass lens has three group with 3 elements. Includes metal mounting ring for use with Holga and an additional one for use when using the Polaroid back for the Holga camera. You can also use this fisheye lens with any available 46mm step up ring.
Special Note: Not recommended for use with built-in flash of Holga 120FN or 120 CFN as the lens may vignette the flash. Also we recommend using 400 iso film when using fisheye lens.
(Holga camera shown for illustration purposes only. Not included with purchase of Fisheye lens.)
Sample Image Taken with Fisheye Lens for Holga 120 Cameras - Item #643158
Image by Francesca di Leo
Sample Image Taken with Holga Plastic Fisheye Lens FEL-120 Item #171120 Image by Francesca di Leo
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| Holga Viewfinder for New Holgaroid Polaroid Back |
| Model: |
#644470 |
| Price: |
$7.99 ea |
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A new viewfinder for use when using any Holga or Woca camera and the new Holgaroid Polaroid
Back. Attach to the top of your Holga for optimal results on framing
and taking one-of-a-kind Polaroid pictures. |
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| Holga Manual Electronic Flash |
| Model: |
#766120 |
| Price: |
$14.99 ea |
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The perfect accessory for your Holga 120S or Woca 120G camera. This manual flash features a guide number of 22 using meters, a guide number of 72 using feet, recycle time of 6 to 8 seconds, includes PC cord for use withother cameras and locking ring on hot shoe mount. Uses four AA batteries, not included. |
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