Timothy Sherburne wrote:
35mm? I thought they were 120. I suppose there could be a conversion kit, but... Unless the thought of using a plastic camera really appeals to you, you may want to consider something slightly more sophisticated and get way more mileage.
Several years ago, I wanted to try out medium format and also considered the Holga. Instead, I ended up with a Yashica A TLR from a fellow list member. Although it's a fully manual camera, it's really a blast to use and makes fantastic 6x6 frames on 120 roll film, all for US$50.
There are a lot of older 120 cameras around in fine shape. I'm sure someone on this list has some ideas on good body/lens combos to look for.
t
They are 120, but with some tape you can make it use 35mm instead.
I don't want anything sophisticated, it is the thought of having something that simple and crappy that I want.
The pictures from a Holga look very special, and I really like how they look. So crappy they look great.
I have a pentax (ofcourse) as my serious 35mm SLR and at this point I don't have any interest in just "trying out" medium format.
Hence the 35mm-mod to the Holga.
/Henri
