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To know the Holga is to love her. Some may dismiss the Holga as, well, let’s say a rather “generously built” simple, little clicker. But in her case, bulky is beautiful. What she lacks in compactness, she more than makes up for in her gift for taking the most charming hazily vignetted pictures. So what if she’s simple? That’s what makes her the perfect contender for DIY modification.
In admiration of her many talents Lomo prides itself on being the home of all things Holga. You name it we’ve got it, fixtures, fittings, tips and tricks, books, galleries and handy packages! |
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Sheepish about your handiwork skills?
We will show you in just a few simple steps, how you too can transform your Holga into your very own customized masterpiece.
With our trusty Mod-Masters, Mandi and Daniel, at hand to give you step-by-step expert instruction, Holga-DIY has never been easier.
This time we have two very different modifications for you to get stuck into. |
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The first, affectionately termed the PinHolga, was the brainchild of Daniel. Here’s what he has to say about it: “I had wanted to make my own pinhole camera for a while, but never had the time to build one from scratch. Then, I realised the answer was staring me in the face. Why not just modify my Holga into a PinHolga?”
“The ‘B’ setting on the Holga makes things really simple! With PinHolga I have created by far my best pinhole shots!” |
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Step 1
First you need to make the pinhole. Take a shiny thin metal plate, sting a tiny, a very tiny hole with a needle into it and use sandpaper to get rid of the uneveness caused by
the stich.
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Step 2
Gently, unscrew the lens (donít worry, you can screw it back on later!) |
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Step 3
Tape the pinhole into the Holga. |
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Step 4
Adjust your pinhole to the center |
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Step 5
All you need now is the Holga cable release adaptor, a cable release and a tripod. (“The
Clammpod is awesome” – Daniel) |
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This handy little gizmo will protect your Holga from extreme-angle light reflecting inside the lens from the front and the sides – the idea being to banish those unwanted sun flare spots! The lens hood should allow you shoot towards the light without getting too much flare (but remember to keep the light source outside of the image). As far as you can, try to keep the lens hood in its original shape, if not, there is danger of getting nasty dark spots on your image. Although, it is a rather stylish chap, don’t leave it on when you are using the flash as it will block the burst of light. SO now you’re ready!
Click on this link to download your very own free Holga lens hood. All you need then is a printer, a pair of scissors and a bit of sticky tape. Voila!
Safety First : Please note the slim possibility of getting a paper-cut during the making of this modification.
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| Bend the little Flaps to the inside of your lenshood to provide a stable ring so you can put it on the outside of the Holga lens without using glue. |
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Sounds too easy to be true, eh? Check out these Holga Mods in action, as well as all the others that have made the grade in our Holga Mods Galleries. |
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As the Holga is such a versatile beast, it is only right to provide you with some handy film hints on how to get the most out of her. So without any further ado here are a few humble film suggestions to inspire you with and help you create some interesting and diverse adventures with your trusty Holga. |
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Lucky SDH
It takes a lot to top the appeal of this unique Chinese B&W film. For that eerily beautiful ‘Gone with the Wind’ look, the Lucky SDH cannot be beaten. Combine the Lucky film’s contrasty emulsion and bold highlights with the Holga’s mystique and you will think your shots have been touched by magic. (Plus it’s cheap, cheap, cheap!).
http://www.lomography.com/filmshop/lucky/sdh |
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Agfa Optima II 100
Rare, red and wonderful! Agfa’s ‘eye-vision technology’ is at work here good and proper. As a result this rare colour-negative Agfa film manages to create daylight images with unique warmth and rosy–saturation. Perfect when combined with the Holga’s signature vignette.
http://www.lomography.com/filmshop/agfa/optima_ii |
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Agfa RSX 200
Holga gold-dust! The stuff of fairies, Goblins and Hobbits... Now this might seem a tad extreme when talking about film, but in this case we feel it’s justified. When cross-processed, the RSX200 conjures dreamlike blushed reds and rich blues, which can only be the work of original Agfa slide. It really is gold-dust because when the last roll of this deadstock is snapped up, its magic will sadly be no more.
http://www.lomography.com/filmshop/agfa/rsx_ii_200 |
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As the Holga is such a versatile beast, it is only right to provide you with some handy film hints on how to get the most out of her. So without any further ado here are a few humble film suggestions to inspire you with and help you create some interesting and diverse adventures with your trusty Holga. |
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Holga 35mm Adaptor
A change is as good as a rest right? Well if that is so, then a little 35mm adaptor is your weekend by the seaside. This two-piece set allows you to modify your Medium Format Holga to shoot 35mm film. Part-one tightly holds your 35mm film in place, while part-two replaces your normal camera-back with a completely opaque one – thus no need to fear about the big, bad ‘Red Leak’, spoiling your fun!
http://shop.lomography.com/shop/index_shop.php?pro=h3m |
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A riotous Holga Bundle of trickery...
Why not go the whole hog and get yourself a Bundle of Holga goodies? We can reveal that our exclusive Holga Bundle is still up for grabs! The Fisheye Adaptor and the Universal Mount all together for a bargain basement price. With this box of delights you’ll be armed and dangerous for any Holga mission.
http://shop.lomography.com/go/?where=shop&pro=fea |
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