Customer Reviews
Good tool for artists 
2008-07-14
The whole point of Lomography is the "point and shoot, don't think" spontaneous philosophy. Of course not every photo is going to look like a Kodak commercial; they're not supposed to. This camera will take photos that imitate that faded quality of Polaroids, and once you get your film cross-processed, the result will be surprising and beautiful. Since the camera is manually advanced, take advantage of double-exposing your film. The only concern that I have for my camera is light leaking in, so I buy black electric tape to tape up the seams. It gets a bit tedious, but it makes it possible so that I'm not wasting my shots. Try the color flashes too... very interesting feature of this camera.
So far, so good 2008-06-22
The shipper sent the item on time and it was in the condition expected, brand new. I love the camera so far, but have yet to develop the film
Consistently cool 
2008-04-19
This is truly my favorite camera in the world. I have a great digital ultra-zoom and really wanted a digital SLR but couldn't afford it. A friend suggested the Holga--a step in the absolute opposite direction--and boy am I glad I got it. I was so BORED with Photoshop and digitalization. I really wanted to create pictures, not spend mindless hours in front of the computer. Holga gives me just that. It's quirkiness is what makes it so wonderful, from the light leaks to the vignetting. You truly never know what your film is going to look like, but it's almost always interesting. Black and white film is incredible in it! I suggest the filter set that comes with red, green, yellow and blue filters. I have gotten some truly wonderful results using the red filter with black and white film--so contrasty it's sick! The Holga has renewed and revived my interest in photography. Since I couldn't make my pictures perfect I figured I'd embrace the imperfections. Thanks Holga!
Love this Camera 2008-04-05
I bought this camera just to have a photography fun. It's great and take very nice pictures. It was shipped quickly too, which was great because I took it on a trip.
tragically hip...but still fun 
2008-03-06
Its a fun little camera that takes crazy pictures. But a majority of your shots are going to be unusable. Its a good deviation from normal photography but eventually you get tired of having ruined photos and little or no control of the end result.
Holga Camera 2007-11-10
The world famous Medium-format wonder! A cult favorite with a fanatical global following, the Holga produces extraordinary low-tech works of art with the bare minimum of mechanical function. Soft focusing, full double-exposure capability, intense vignetting, and unpredictable light leaks all contribute to the Holga's incredible photo eFects. Each Holga is unique and produces signature images and peculiarities of its own. THIS MODEL HAS A UNIQUE SPINNING WHEEL THAT COVERS THE FLASH WITH A BLUE, RED OR YELLOW FILTER for manipulating your pictures with vibrant colors. Buy several and throw some wood on your creative fire! Uses 120 film. (2 AA batteries required for use. not included)
Amazing simplicity! 2007-09-26
I have a lot of cameras ranging from digital to 120 film. I've shot hundreds of rolls of film, taken thousands of digital pictures, but never have I been so pleased as I am with the shots from this camera. Without even trying the colors on these shots pop, the vignetting is beautiful and the exposures and light leaks are wonderful.
I have dropped this camera several times and it just keeps on going (I think mainly due to the amount of tape fastened around it).
I recommend this camera to anyone that wants to enjoy taking pictures. But beware, due to it's odd appearance, it is a conversation starter.
Photography is fun again! 2007-07-30
I got so burned out on mindless digital photography, I sold my digital Fuji to an old man named Henry and bought myself this Holga and a huge batch of expired 120 and 35mm film.
There aren't many cameras that can take such a beating and still survive. I have dropped this several times, my toddler daughter has gotten hold of it, and it still looks and performs as it did the day I bought it.
Helpful hints: get yourself some tape, because the metal clips that hold the back of the camera on slide all the time. And you DON'T want to lose your precious images simply because you didn't secure the camera!
The camera will probably come with a 6x6 mask already inserted, and the 6x4.5 mask wrapped in plastic. I believe the older Holgas never had an actual 6x6 mask, only the 6x4.5 (that meant you had to tape up the inside so the edges wouldn't scratch your film). The other great thing about this 6x6 mask is that it holds your AA batteries in so you don't have to tape them up. It does reduce the risk of light leaks, so if you are going for that, it might not happen in-camera (but I got leaks while unloading the film, so there's always a way!).
I suggest investing in the cable release that will allow you to comfortably do long exposures shots without holding your breath and praying. Of course, get yourself a tripod, because this model has a mount already - no need to mod it!
Also, tape up the little switch on the bottom, the one that enables the "Bulb" feature. I have had entire rolls ruined because I was shooting in the daytime and had inadvertently slid the button over to "B."
Most importantly - have fun with this camera. It takes a few rolls to really get to where you feel comfortable, so if your first roll or two makes you want to cry, we have ALL been there before.
Love it 2007-07-17
I have shot 10 rolls of film so far and they are my favorite pictures I have ever taken. This may be my favorite thing I have ever bought :)
I <3 Holga 2007-06-13
Pictures are amazing when they turn out... cheaply made but i still love my holga!
