Showing posts with label "HolgaDirect". Show all posts
Showing posts with label "HolgaDirect". Show all posts

Saturday, August 27

Boardwalk at Sulphur Springs Park, (c) 2011 Matt Larson
Holga Pinhole Wide Angle Camera with frames removed

I really like my new Holga Pinhole Wide Angle camera. Above is a shot I did today a few miles up the street at a local park. I shot two rolls of film for I wasn't sure how how far to advance the film. The first roll tested that issue, while at the same time dialed in my exposure and possessing time. I really think I'm going to be shooting with this camera more often now. This was shot in bright sunlight around 2 p.m. and you'll never know it ... looks like early morning fog. If you haven't tried this camera yet ... you may want to check it out at HolgaDirect. This test took all day for I had to run to the local and only photo store in Tampa for some chemistry. This was a very satisfying day!

Monday, August 22

Hongkong Post from HolgaDirect!

I received my package today from the Hong Kong Post! Three new Holgas to play with and test. I really can't wait to test these cameras and share the results and photos with you guys! This order is from HolgaDirect. 

 Hongkong Post

 I ordered 2 Holga-120 PCs & 1 Holga-120 WPC 

Right out of the box the cameras are screaming at me to take them on a shoot. Hang on guys, soon enough.


 The Holga-120 Wide Pinhole Camera

I'm so impressed with the quality of these cameras! Wow, seriously well made at first appearance.


 Bottom view of the Holga Wide Pinhole Camera

Nice tripod mount on the bottom of the 120-WPC--it has a small mounting plate on the bottom so that the camera can easily be mounted on a tripod. And the shutter action is so smooth and designed to take a cable release ... wonder where mine is?


 Top view of the Holga Wide Pinhole

The top is designed and gives you a shooting "angle of view" so that you'll have an idea of what will be in the frame. I'm surprised to see a bubble level opposite the film winder on the top of the camera. I don't use levels but I'm sure someone will find that handy. 

I have to go shoot some film and I'll let you know how it performs ... I'll do a little review.


Closeup of the Lens without the cap (f/135)

On the inside, the pinhole lens is not just glued into place like I thought it would be. It's on a mounting board and has little screws so that you can take it off. It appears, one could easily add their own if needed with a larger or smaller aperture.

Exciting stuff ... I just wanted to share some photos right away with you guys and stay tuned for photos and a short review! So far, I'm really impressed with the cameras I received today and I hope Becky likes the new pinhole Holga I got her!

Until later ... I've got to go mail my next set of blocks off to Art-O-Mart now.

I wanted to also give a shootout to Rick B at HolgaDirect ... thanks Rick! Nice stuff!


Friday, March 18

Chris Newham Gets My Print Offered by HolgaDirect for Retweeting the Post!


"I recently purchased a Holga for Nikon lens from Holga Direct and have been enjoying experimenting with it. I have been reading all the interesting articles in the Holga direct blog which recently featured an interview with Matt Larson at the end of the interview was a competition to win a print from Matt." Chris Newham

Te read the rest of Chris Newham's post click here and check out his work while you're there!

Thanks Chris!

Sunday, January 23

Original B/W Silver Print Offering by HolgaDirect & ToyCameraPlay

Quote: Matt Larson (a.k.a Toy Camera Play)


Tweet about this article (on HolgaDirect site) for a chance to win an Exclusive Matt Larson Fine Art Print, ‘Peaceful’ valued at USD 500 !
NOTE: Must be Tweeted from HolgaDirect page.