Go Holga

Simple Strap Fix For Holga

Durkin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:36:02 +0000

I was pondering on the idea of having a Holga strap without having to use the silly little metal bits on the sides of the camera.

They really don’t hold it together so I usually use tape.

I did however manage to come up with a simple yet quite genius idea of just supergluing them to the front of the Holga.

So i used them in the end but in a better way. This way I can still tape up the light leaks too!

I really don’t recommend this if you don’t want to ruin your paint job. This is definitely a permanent hack.

Again sorry for the crummy pictures but I don’t have any other digital camera at the moment apart from my phone one.

Pictures From Liverpool

Durkin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:36:19 +0000

I’m currently without my scanner so this is the best I can do for my results at the moment.

This is my roll of film for Go Holga 2009. Scans will hopefully be coming soon.

Delta 100 – Taken with a 3.2 megapixel phone camera :/

Enjoy:

Go Holga In Mint

Durkin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:05:53 +0000

Here is the result of the paint job that I have done to the Holga camera, which is going to be the camera for Go Holga 2009.

Custom coloured Holga’s are available through me at £25.

if you are interested please e-mail me: goholga [at] gmail.com

6 Top Tips For Street Photography

Durkin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Street photography can be a daunting experience if you are not very confident with your camera.

Below are some top tips for getting some good street photography, whilst keeping your dignity as a photographer.

1. Keep Your Camera Handy

The amount of times I’ve fumbled around in my bag only to see a perfect photograph opportunity go to waste is silly. Keep your camera handy at all times, preferably as close to your face as possible, so you are always ready.

2. Look All Around You

Look up down and around you. You are continuously missing good photography opportunities if you don’t. Be alert and prepared at all times!

3. Find Out About Events

Research events and festivals that may be taking place in your local area. I just missed a huge bike race in my city, which was a real shame. You local tourist information centre is a great bet.

4. Find Hotspots

Markets, bus stations and busy high streets all make good places for interesting street photography. Get familiar with your surroundings and find out where the hot spots are.

5. Be Discreet

Not everyone likes being in a photograph, so sometimes you need to be a little discreet. If in doubt you should always ask the person if its ok to take a photograph, Its that or be extra sneaky…Hide around corners and be quick.

6. Shoot ‘From the hip.’

You don’t always get the chance to get the Holga to your eye, so trust your judgement and shoot without using the viewfinder. This is perhaps one of the most valuable things you should learn.

1st Roll Complete!

Durkin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:19:48 +0000

I am pleased to announce that the first roll of film for the Go Holga project has been done!

I completed the roll today as I couldn’t actually find my own Holga! (haha!) The film will be going to the lab tomorrow.

I have also invested in some mint green spray paint which I will be sprucing up the Holga with tonight.

I’m excited!

Tips For Holga Cameras And Airports

Durkin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:38:15 +0000

One concern with flying somewhere is that your cameras and films have to pass through both intense security and all kinds of baggage scanners.

Here are some top tips for getting your Holga cameras and films through there

1. Don’t Load Your Holga

One thing that you’ll want to do is leave your Holga unloaded until you get to the other side. The film in your camera can be sensitive to the baggage scanners, and security may want to check inside!

2. Keep It Together

Keep all your camera gear in one bag, with spare films etc. This way security will find it easier to understand that you are a photographer, and are less likely to have you strip all your cameras down.

3. Be Helpful

If security ask questions, then be as helpful as possible. Bear in mind how strange the Holga camera looks and offer to help solve any problems that they may have.

4. Lead Box It Up!

You can get hold of lead boxes that will protect your exposed film through the baggage scanners. I personally think this is quite an extreme measure, but if you have one lying around its definitely worth taking.

Thanks to our reader gbmcinephoto for some of these tips!

Proposed Mods For Go Holga Project

Durkin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:43:02 +0000

I plan to make the following mods before the Holga embarks on its epic journey around the world.

I would like to know if anyone has any more that they think should be completed. Also speak out if you don’t like the mods that I am going to complete.

These are the mods I am thinking of completing:

1. Aperture Mod
2. Internal Flocking
3. Paint Job (exterior)
4. Velcro Mod to keep back on.

Let me know please! Thanks!

List Of Go Holga Participants

Durkin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:55:02 +0000

Thanks to one of our users, the participants of the Go Holga project have now been recovered.

I can now also find out who has and hasn’t paid. Profits from this project will go towards future projects.

Participants

1. Durkin – Wales
2. Daveo
3. Grimbyname
4. Maria Patja – Sweden
5. Cinetren – Puerto Rico
6. Rich1977
7. Finn Blucher – Australia
8. Vince Bruin – Netherlands
9. Sean McLemon – Scotland
10. Allen – USA
11. Kristen Kelly – USA
12. Stevie Vedmore – England
13. Sean Stimac – USA
14. Ralph Krawczyk Jr – USA
15. Onnaz – Netherlands
16. Erwan Ruaud – Germany
17. Alex Barrera – USA
18. Anna Honoka Sakagawa – Japan
19. Ryan Edwards-Crewe – Canada
20. Johnny Martyr – USA
21. Anton Abrahamsen – USA
22. Mary Stimac – USA
23. Azfar – Singapore
24. Elliott Negron – USA
25. Megan

I have the camera and will be completing some minor mods before I take my 12 pictures. Hopefully it should be some time this week!

Donations

If you’ve not yet donated to the project please do so using the button provided:

Durkin

Pictures of The Go Holga Camera

Durkin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:34:27 +0000

I thought I would do the decent thing of showing everyone that has entered the Go Holga project, what they will be using.

Here are three quick pictures of the 120N..without some of the mods I am going to complete before it leaves!

Stop Wobbly Holga Photographs

Durkin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:31:36 +0000

One huge problem that new Holga users seem to have, is wobbly Holga photographs. The pictures seem out of focus, unclear and…well wobbly!

Fear not though, there is a simple explanation for this and its because of one button.

Turn your Holga upside-down and note the N and B button under the lens. This should be over on N and NOT ON B.

The video below explains:

The reason you need to do this is quite simple. The B setting of the Holga shutter button means Bulb. This means that as long as you hold your finger down, the shutter will stay open.

Have the shutter button over at N and the shutter will fire at around 1/125th of a second, regardless of how long you hold it down. This makes any movements in the hand unnoticeable.

All that is happening is that you are moving the camera when you are holding down on B and therefore distorting your photographs.

Hope this helps!

Durkin