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CedrusMacro · 07-20-2021, 01:20 PM

As I can't locate a thread for Holga shooters- now I don't just mean the lenses on a Pentax body; I'm talking the wonderfully unpredictable plastic and tape special medium format creatives tool.

I was fortunate to be lent a 120s and a roll of film; I decided to experiment through trial and guess work over a variety of scenes through a month, having no idea what was to come.

Unlike almost any other photography I've done since getting into this wonderful pursuit.

If there are others on the forum with shots taken with a Holga (or Diana) lets share them here. I know I'll be looking to add one in the near future.

**boriscleto** · 07-20-2021, 01:27 PM

There's a 1960s vintage Diana in my collection, but I'll admit I've never used it.

The roll of Sear film expired in 1969.

CedrusMacro · 07-20-2021, 01:29 PM

If it will let me upload my images I'll post my attempts to get the thread going- first time I've experienced this issue.

That looks a gem! If you do get round to using it, it would be great to see the results

tuco · 07-20-2021, 01:41 PM

Typically any Holga/Diana type posts have been posted in the various film threads (eg BW or color). And there has been posts with these types of cameras in the past. It's not a very common camera post here on Pentax Forums so I guess that's why no thread is dedicated to it because it wouldn't be a very active thread.

I have a Holga 120N I've played around with. I even used a R72 filter and IR film with it once. Having a good understanding and experience with the Sunny 16 Rule helps a lot.

**UncleVanya** · 07-20-2021, 08:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

There's a 1960s vintage Diana in my collection, but I'll admit I've never used it.

The roll of Sear film expired in 1969.

Looks just like mine - sans film. I owned one when I was 5. It is how I got into photography in the first place. The one I have now is not the same. The one I have now is new old stock. I’ve never used it.

CedrusMacro · 07-21-2021, 02:20 PM

Until I get this issue with uploading through the attachments as usual, here's a link for anyone wanting to see some Holga fun: Panorama | Holga 120 | coffeebaronhall | Flickr

tuco · 07-21-2021, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by CedrusMacro

Until I get this issue with uploading through the attachments as usual, here's a link for anyone wanting to see some Holga fun: Panorama | Holga 120 | coffeebaronhall | Flickr

Why don't you just cut/paste the Flickr BB Code link to the image they provide (which is formatted per their terms of service) just for this purpose instead?

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-21-2021, 05:01 PM

I can send you some sandpaper if you want to "adjust" the lens, and some electrical tape for the light leaks.

Chris

**UncleVanya** · 07-21-2021, 10:16 PM

@tuco On mobile Flickr doesn’t provide the BBCODE. Maybe he’s using his phone to post at the moment? I get around that by using PhotoExplorer on my phone when I want to post BBCODE from Flickr here.

For example:

Macro Ringflash Test by -vanya_42nd-

CedrusMacro · 07-22-2021, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Why don't you just cut/paste the Flickr BB Code link to the image they provide (which is formatted per their terms of service) just for this purpose instead?

New to trying this sharing method out tuco

I did a cut and paste of the share code from the Flickr page which I expected was the standard way?

Got a reply from the admins about the file uploads and think it's solved...so here's a couple of Holga shots the usual way!

tuco · 07-22-2021, 10:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CedrusMacro

... I did a cut and paste of the share code from the Flickr page which I expected was the standard way?
!

You posted a link to where the image can be found. But Filckr also gives you an option to share the image. Share->BBcode->select size in dropdown box which has a formatted link to the image including the terms of service link back to Flickr will appear which then can be copied. When pasted here, the image will be seen in your post.

CedrusMacro · 07-22-2021, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by tuco

You posted a link to where the image can be found. But Filckr also gives you an option to share the image. Share->BBcode->select size in dropdown box which has a formatted link to the image including the terms of service link back to Flickr will appear which then can be copied. When pasted here, the image will be seen in your post.

Ta tuco

, I'll give that a try next time I need to link.

**UncleVanya** · 07-22-2021, 12:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CedrusMacro

Ta tuco

, I'll give that a try next time I need to link.

Also as I posted the BBCODE share link does not appear on the mobile Flickr pages in their app or on a browser. Use a tool like PhotoExplorer if you need that ability.

CedrusMacro · 07-22-2021, 12:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Also as I posted the BBCODE share link does not appear on the mobile Flickr pages in their app or on a browser. Use a tool like PhotoExplorer if you need that ability.

Thanks UncleVanya, I rarely post from mobile but that's good to know- I only started to use Flickr this last 12 months, and really it's mostly as an online spare storage.

CedrusMacro · 07-23-2021, 01:58 PM

A couple more from the Holga experiments

07-20-2021, 01:20 PM	#1
CedrusMacro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 513	Holga Film Camera- a step out of time As I can't locate a thread for Holga shooters- now I don't just mean the lenses on a Pentax body; I'm talking the wonderfully unpredictable plastic and tape special medium format creatives tool. I was fortunate to be lent a 120s and a roll of film; I decided to experiment through trial and guess work over a variety of scenes through a month, having no idea what was to come. Unlike almost any other photography I've done since getting into this wonderful pursuit. If there are others on the forum with shots taken with a Holga (or Diana) lets share them here. I know I'll be looking to add one in the near future.

07-22-2021, 01:00 AM	#10
CedrusMacro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 513 Original Poster	Originally posted by tuco Why don't you just cut/paste the Flickr BB Code link to the image they provide (which is formatted per their terms of service) just for this purpose instead? New to trying this sharing method out tuco I did a cut and paste of the share code from the Flickr page which I expected was the standard way? Got a reply from the admins about the file uploads and think it's solved...so here's a couple of Holga shots the usual way! Attached Images

07-23-2021, 01:58 PM	#15
CedrusMacro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 513 Original Poster	A couple more from the Holga experiments Attached Images

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07-20-2021, 01:27 PM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	There's a 1960s vintage Diana in my collection, but I'll admit I've never used it. The roll of Sear film expired in 1969.

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CedrusMacro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 513 Original Poster	If it will let me upload my images I'll post my attempts to get the thread going- first time I've experienced this issue. That looks a gem! If you do get round to using it, it would be great to see the results

07-20-2021, 01:41 PM	#4
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,033	Typically any Holga/Diana type posts have been posted in the various film threads (eg BW or color). And there has been posts with these types of cameras in the past. It's not a very common camera post here on Pentax Forums so I guess that's why no thread is dedicated to it because it wouldn't be a very active thread. I have a Holga 120N I've played around with. I even used a R72 filter and IR film with it once. Having a good understanding and experience with the Sunny 16 Rule helps a lot.

07-20-2021, 08:01 PM - 1 Like	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,474	Originally posted by boriscleto There's a 1960s vintage Diana in my collection, but I'll admit I've never used it. The roll of Sear film expired in 1969. Looks just like mine - sans film. I owned one when I was 5. It is how I got into photography in the first place. The one I have now is not the same. The one I have now is new old stock. I’ve never used it.

07-21-2021, 02:20 PM	#6
CedrusMacro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 513 Original Poster	Until I get this issue with uploading through the attachments as usual, here's a link for anyone wanting to see some Holga fun: Panorama \| Holga 120 \| coffeebaronhall \| Flickr

07-21-2021, 04:33 PM	#7
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,033	Originally posted by CedrusMacro Until I get this issue with uploading through the attachments as usual, here's a link for anyone wanting to see some Holga fun: Panorama \| Holga 120 \| coffeebaronhall \| Flickr Why don't you just cut/paste the Flickr BB Code link to the image they provide (which is formatted per their terms of service) just for this purpose instead?

07-21-2021, 05:01 PM	#8
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	I can send you some sandpaper if you want to "adjust" the lens, and some electrical tape for the light leaks. Chris

07-21-2021, 10:16 PM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,474	@tuco On mobile Flickr doesn’t provide the BBCODE. Maybe he’s using his phone to post at the moment? I get around that by using PhotoExplorer on my phone when I want to post BBCODE from Flickr here. For example: Macro Ringflash Test by -vanya_42nd-

07-22-2021, 10:34 AM - 1 Like	#11
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,033	Originally posted by CedrusMacro ... I did a cut and paste of the share code from the Flickr page which I expected was the standard way? ! You posted a link to where the image can be found. But Filckr also gives you an option to share the image. Share->BBcode->select size in dropdown box which has a formatted link to the image including the terms of service link back to Flickr will appear which then can be copied. When pasted here, the image will be seen in your post.

07-22-2021, 11:27 AM	#12
CedrusMacro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 513 Original Poster	Originally posted by tuco You posted a link to where the image can be found. But Filckr also gives you an option to share the image. Share->BBcode->select size in dropdown box which has a formatted link to the image including the terms of service link back to Flickr will appear which then can be copied. When pasted here, the image will be seen in your post. Ta tuco , I'll give that a try next time I need to link.

07-22-2021, 12:43 PM - 1 Like	#13
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,474	Originally posted by CedrusMacro Ta tuco , I'll give that a try next time I need to link. Also as I posted the BBCODE share link does not appear on the mobile Flickr pages in their app or on a browser. Use a tool like PhotoExplorer if you need that ability.

07-22-2021, 12:49 PM - 1 Like	#14
CedrusMacro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 513 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Also as I posted the BBCODE share link does not appear on the mobile Flickr pages in their app or on a browser. Use a tool like PhotoExplorer if you need that ability. Thanks UncleVanya, I rarely post from mobile but that's good to know- I only started to use Flickr this last 12 months, and really it's mostly as an online spare storage.

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