Holga 120N Medium Format Fixed Focus Camera with Lens film camera Reviews

Holga 120N Medium Format Fixed Focus Camera with Lens

Never know what to expect, but still fun 2008-02-24

This is my second Holga 120N. I really love using these cameras as a diversion from the now common world of digital cameras. Sure, I could get a better used medium format camera for about the same price without the problems of light leaks, soft focus, and harsh vignetting, but that is kinda the point, isn't it? It is fun to use and doesn't hurt to lose. Pick one up to maybe create something new out of very old technology.

Fun little gem 2008-02-17

I've been a Holga user for the past decade, and the 120N is definitely an upgrade (if you could call it that) from the older Holga 120S. Light leaks are part of the Holga's charm, but sometimes you want a nice, clean image. Unlike the previous generations of Holgas, I've never had to wrap the 120N in black tape.

One caveat: always check your settings. Many times I've inadvertently slid it over to "bulb," producing a very blurry picture. Unless you're in a very low light situation and you have a tripod handy, don't touch the bulb setting.

Great Camera 2008-01-09

This is perhaps one of the funnest lomo cameras to use. I have a couple dislikes, though. (1) The back film door tends to come off due to the loose sliding clasps meant to keep it on. I'm not sure if the film used in these cameras is damaged by light, but I assume it is, and thus this can be a frustrating dilemma. I have taped mine shut and abandoned using the clips. (2) It's quite difficult to find someone to develop the film used in this camera.
A fun but moderately annoying camera.

The joy of the Junker 2007-11-05

This little gem is an adventure to operate! The only camera in the world where it's flaws are it's greatest attributes. Breakout from the boring rectangullar world of digital photography! this little beauty shows you a whole new world of photography!

Awesome camera (just make sure you are outdoors) 2007-09-30

This camera produces stunningly artistic photos when used outdoors in adequate light. Indoors it is virtually worthless, unless you use a flash. (It took me a little while to find an old flash that would sync right with this, incidentally; my $300 Nikon flash wouldn't work with it) Anyway this is actually made very well and I think made better than the Lomo LC-A, and I like the pictures from this better than the pictures from the $150-$200 Lomo LC-A.

Best Camera for the Money! 2007-08-23

If you are looking for a cheap, no nonsense medium format camera, this is the one for you. Ya, it still shoots actual film, but thats what its all about. No shutter speeds, no real focus, just aim and cross your fingers. [...]

What I expected. 2007-08-15

The camera is exactly what I expected. Everything seems to work right, though I haven't had my first roll developed yet. It's all plastic, seems to be tough...came with a neck strap too. I bought the camera to modify into a pinhole camera, which I haven't done yet.

Holga, what a lovely piece of cr*p :) 2007-06-13

This is a lovely piece of plastic that allows you to do photography in the worst possible way, and the best possible way at the same time. I got three, one for a friend, one for another friend and one for me. It's true, I haven't gotten a good photo yet, but I haven't tried hard enough.

fun! 2007-05-12

see www.squarefrog.uk.com for a full tutorial on the Holga!
This camera is great fun. You can even run 35mm through it if the 120mm format is somehow foreboding to you. I started taking pictures with the Holga about 3 months ago and I am hooked. The images are startling and unique.

just what i expected 2007-04-01

I guess it's just that -- just what I expected. I love the Holga, but it's for fun and the unexpected, doesn't serve the same purpose as my Nikon D50. :)

great service 2007-02-07

the camera was exactly what they said it would be, in great condition, the item was shipped according to my request and everything went smoothly.

Faithful to the Original 2006-11-02

The logical progression from the original Holga 120S is this camera, the Holga 120N. It stays true to the original, but with some minor improvements: a brass tripod socket, bulb exposure setting, and foam cushion film tensioner. It's got the same plastic lens, which captures the heart and soul of just about any photographic moment...try that with a digital! I suggest that you purchase two...one for color work, and one for black & white film. Also, get the optional 6x6cm frame mask to take advantage of the awesome vignetting.

Photographers delight! 2006-10-25

Great camera for all levels of photographers. Unique style and results. You never know what your individual camera will provide. Overexposure and underexposure quality is expected and wanted with this fun camera. A little hard to find places that will develop film with ISO 120 but worth the prints when you can find a place.

A must for all photographers to play with. A wonderful buy and worth the money.

**Use caution when buying from Calumet! Banned from e-bay they are not the best of places to buy anything! Poor product quality and overpriced shipping are only two of the major problems. Please use caution.

Toy Cameras Bring Me Joy. 2006-04-05

This affordable toy camera is renowned by artists around the globe, and for good reason too! Once you take this bad boy out of it's box and load your 120 film, the fun begins. It's small and light enough to bring it almost everywhere. The pictures that come out of this camera are something. Don't bother picking up some electricians tape because unexpected light leaks are always fun. Saturation, colour, and vignetting add to my love of this camera. Save yourself some money and pair this up with the Lomo Colour Flash. You can use it with your other cameras for extra fun! Double exposures are no problem, just click away without advancing the film.

Five star 2005-12-07

It comes with a plastic lense, it takes 120 film, there's no flash, no light metering, no focusing. If you're not familiar with 120 film (not every pharmacy develops 120 film), then you should do a little research before you buy this camera ([...]). Most folks buy this as secondary camera, or just as a fun camera. The picture quality is different from camera to camera, and is not par with digitals. It does take unique shots, it is a cheaply priced camera, it feels cheap in your hands. I give it five stars, because for the price it captures my surroundings in a way that no digital can replicate.