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Don't get this item unless you plan you plan on not using the flash or only plan on using it when you are 2 feet from the subject. I have wasted about a 10 pack of polaroid film and a couple rolls of b/w 120.
The only concern that I have for my camera is light leaking in, so I buy black electric tape to tape up the seams. Of course not every photo is going to look like a Kodak commercial; they're not supposed to. The whole point of Lomography is the "point and shoot, don't think" spontaneous philosophy. It gets a bit tedious, but it makes it possible so that I'm not wasting my shots. 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. Try the color flashes too. very interesting feature of this camera.
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
A friend suggested the Holga--a step in the absolute opposite direction--and boy am I glad I got it. Black and white film is incredible in it. This is truly my favorite camera in the world. Holga gives me just that. Since I couldn't make my pictures perfect I figured I'd embrace the imperfections. I was so BORED with Photoshop and digitalization. You truly never know what your film is going to look like, but it's almost always interesting.
I have gotten some truly wonderful results using the red filter with black and white film--so contrasty it's sick. I have a great digital ultra-zoom and really wanted a digital SLR but couldn't afford it. I suggest the filter set that comes with red, green, yellow and blue filters. I really wanted to create pictures, not spend mindless hours in front of the computer. It's quirkiness is what makes it so wonderful, from the light leaks to the vignetting. The Holga has renewed and revived my interest in photography. Thanks Holga.
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.
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