Pinhole Camera Lomography
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Lomography Diana F+ Medium Format Camera $39.95 The Diana F+ is a faithful reproduction and a loving homage to the classic Diana – with a few new features tossed in. Its plastic lens, 2 shutter settings (daylight & “B”), 3 aperture settings, and manual focus are all hallmarks of the original Diana. And on top of that, the Diana F+ offers a removable lens and super-small aperture for pinhole images, two image formats (12 or 16 square shots on a… |
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Holga 156120 Shutter Release Set with Cable Release and Mount $15.61 A must have for every Holga camera! This custom adapter fits snugly over the lens of your Holga camera allowing you to use a cable release. It also does not interfere with the new features of the Holga 120N, FN or CFN including tripod mount and Bulb setting switch. Holga Shutter Release Set comes with shutter release adapter and premium 12 inch shutter release cable with auto lock/unlock mechanism… |
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Lomography Diana F+ Medium Format Camera with Flash $81.99 The Diana F+ is a faithful reproduction and a loving homage to the classic Diana – with a few new features tossed in. Its plastic lens, 2 shutter settings (daylight & “B”), 3 aperture settings, and manual focus are all hallmarks of the original Diana. And on top of that, the Diana F+ offers a removable lens and super-small aperture for pinhole images, two image formats (12 or 16 square shots on a … |
Photography – Lomography?
Alright, so i’m just a beginner at this stuff, so can someone please explain to me and give me advice on Lomography.
-Which camera is better, a holga or a diana F+?
-What are “pinhole” pictures?
-How are 120mm and 35mm different and which is easier to have processed? why?
-How do i have films processed?
-How does the flash work?
Sorry, i’m just a huge noob at these things :
- I use a Holga. The Diana purports to have better adjustability, however, I do not see it as worth the extra cost over the Holga.
- A pinhole camera is a camera without a lens. There is a tiny hole that is uncovered to expose the pinhole to expose the film. I also have a pinhole camera. The aperture of the pinhole is f235. Needless to say, this requires a LONG exposure. Pinhole exposures are measured in full seconds and REQUIRE the camera to be tripod mounted. You have to use conversion charts to covert a normal exposure reading to the pinhole aperture to arrive at the proper exposure setting, then add to that for film reciprocity failure. I do NOT recommend you get into pinhole photography until you have LOTS more experience and knowledge.
- 120 film is considerably larger than 35mm. You can get Holga and Diana that use either format, but the 120 film is by far the best choice. It is easier to have 35mm processed. Most anywhere you take it can do it. 120 film, however, must be done by a pro lab. However, that does not mean it has to cost an arm and a leg. Typically, you can have a roll of 120 film processed without prints for around 5 dollars. Of course, if you have to mail the film, you have to figure in the extra cost. I use North Coast Photographic to process my 120 film and to provide large scans at time of processing. As for WHY it is easier to have 35mm film processed, it is simply that the automated machines at the typical one hour “labs” are only set up to handle 35mm, likewise the employees. Many people in these places have never seen or even know what 120 medium format film is. 120 film is processed by hand in dip and dunk chemical methods. This makes it more labor and time intensive, and you want good techs doing the work. Thus I suggest a GOOD pro lab.
- I have basically already told you how to have the film processed. If using 120, send it off to a pro lab, if using 35mm, you would still be best off to use a pro lab, but it is not as essential. Any local one hour place with the automated machines can do it.
- One model of the Holga, (the 120FN), has a built in flash. It is basically worthless. You can also buy a Holga external flash which mounts in the hot shoe of the camera, but even at that, it is a flash at it’s most rudimentary level. The flash works just like any other camera. When the shutter is activated, an electrical signal is sent to the flash to sync with the shutter and fire the flash to, theoretically, give a proper exposure in dim light. But again, the flashes on both the Holga and Diana are poor at best. I suggest you not use them at all and learn how to use a tripod, the Bulb mode on the camera, and use a cable release to hold the shutter open for long exposures in dim light. You will get a far better photo than using the horrid flash.
Here are some of my pinhole shots:
http://www.lightanon.com/-/lightanon/gallery.asp?cat=133868
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Here are shots taken with my Holga 120FN:
http://www.lightanon.com/-/lightanon/gallery.asp?cat=92459
steve
ADD: Ok, so what is with the thumbs down on all these answers? Are you, the asker, doing this? If so, why? People are giving you the best answers you could ask for. If there is some snivelling jerk troll doing it, then go watch Hannah Montana and try to eventually grow up.
Pinhole Camera Animation “Hole on EX”
The Frisky’s Top 12 eBay Finds Of The Week
From delicate wall clocks to eye-catching photo prints, here’s a look at the week’s must-have finds.
1. Roost Silver Flower Clock: Design blogs have been highlighting not-so-traditional takes on the ever-popular wall clock, which are popping up everywhere. We love Roost’s laser cut peony; it comes in a decorative shadowbox for tabletop display and can be removed and placed directly on the wall. (eBay search keywords: Roost wall clock)
2. Rope Doorstop: We’re spotting rope-covered furnishings everywhere these days: Pottery Barn, the fields of Brimfield Antique Market and homes designed by Thom Filicia. We’ve always been fans of its nautical look, which really play-up the material’s natural texture. (eBay search keywords: Rope doorstop)
3. Sonia Delaunay Print: Nicolas Ghesquiere, Cynthia Rowley, Tory Burch Sale and Emanuel Ungaro have all rediscovered the graphic color play of Russian-born, French artist Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979)—each has designed pieces inspired by the late painter in recent collections. One of the founders of the Orphism movement, Delaunay’s is lauded for her boldness and use of color to infer movement. There are a number of her signed works on eBay, which fetch thousands of dollars, as well as more pocket-friendly inspirations, like books and prints. (eBay search keywords: Sonia Delaunay)
4. Diana F+ Kirameki Lomography Camera: Based on the popular Diana film camera from the early ’60s, the new Diana F+ series creates the same dreamy, lo-fi images that made it a cult classic all those years ago, but is built to accommodate a whole slew of modern features, like pinhole photo capabilities and multiple shutter speeds. Plus, we just love the actual look of the camera itself. (eBay search keywords: Diana F+)
5. Cabochon Bracelet: Admired for its smooth, polished stones in vibrant, seemingly unnatural colors, cabochon jewelry is enjoying a major resurgence this summer. (eBay search keywords: cabochon jewelry)
6. Mara Hoffman Photo Print Maillot: Fashion designer Mara Hoffman’s summer collection features bold, graphic prints that have a larger-than-life effect. We especially love how they look on smaller pieces, like this swimsuit, created via a collaboration with Anthropologie. (eBay search keywords: Mara Hoffman)
7. Set of Two Vintage Retro Lawn Chairs: The always-ahead-of-the-trend-curve bloggers over at Design*Sponge recently devoted a whole feature to lawn furniture cool enough to leave indoors. We love the idea of something as happy and bright as these chairs in a kitchen. (eBay search keywords: lawn furniture)
8. Current/Elliot Denim Jumpsuit: The latest denim incarnation to sweep the fashion scene is the tried-and-true workman’s jumpsuit. And though designer’s like Isabel Marant and Stella McCartney—even Madewell—are sticking with a close replica of the original, we prefer Current/Elliot’s more streamlined and feminine take. (eBay search keywords: denim jumpsuit)
9. Alexander Wang Duffel Bag: Congratulations, Alexander Wang! The NYC-based design darling recently picked up the CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year Award—which means his highly coveted bags and shoes, like this box purse, are about to get a whole lot harder to get your hands on. If you missed the exclusive sale of his new line of small leather goods on sale on eBay’s Fashion Vault last week, perhaps this leather box bag will do the trick. (eBay search keywords: Alexander Wang accessories)
10. Country Floral Sundress: Our TiVo’s are already set for June 26th at 9PM for the season 4 premiere of HBO’s hit series “True Blood”. We’re as addicted to the vampire-fueled drama as we are to Sookie’s seemingly endless array of country-perfect sundresses. (eBay search keywords: floral sundress)
11. Chartreuse Wrap Dress: It’s a mix of sunshine yellow and lime green that was popular back in the ’60s—and everyone from Jason Wu to the boys of Proenza Schouler is backing its return for summer. (eBay search keyword: chartreuse)
12. Happy Birthday Carly Simon: The musical muse turns 66-years-old on June 25th. Her second album, Anticipation, is still a permanent part of our musical repertoire, almost 40 years after its original release. (eBay search keywords: Carly Simon)
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