The new "proposal" is to take some of my more teaching aspects of what I do at examiner to this space. And I suppose that I am so inclined. I'm thinking I'll just pickup where I left off. A more in depth perspective on each topic will be covered and questions are encouraged though I can't guarantee I'll be able to answer them all. But I'm not that popular so it shouldn't be a problem.
In the meantime, if there are topics you specifically want answers to, then ask away. But refer back to what I just said about answering them. And, hey...let's have some fun, OK??!!!!
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HOLGA! HOLDA!! HOLGA!! HOLGA!!!
SPELLING! SPELLIND!! SPELLING! SPELLING!
So you want to talk about using a Holga, Leslie?
OK...we can do that. But how about a question?
Love,
Janovitz
I totally approve of this proposal and am happy to be held accountable by any and all parties involved. Have fun and refrain from cuss words, for fuck's sake.
Yes, let's talk about the Holga 120 CFN. Specifically, how does the color flash work? Does it greatly reduce the available light? Should I be thinking about that when I shoot? And what are some effective double exposure techniques? Should I use a tripod for double exposures? How do I make a panorama shot?
WOW, Leslie! That's a lot to cover.
Sadly, I am not familiar with the CFN. But I can't imagine a "color flash" is ever a good thing unless you are really trying to mess with the final product. That being said, what I do know about Holga's in general, having owned one myself, is this; They are all different and you just have to trust you instincts AFTER you've seen what the few combinations available to you will provide. In terms of multiple exposures that is so simple with the Holga that you almost do it by accident. I've exposed the same frame more than twice. But that's the beauty of the Holga. It's all about the accidents. The light leaks. The terrible, plastic lens. I would imagine that the flash is only what it is. An additional light source other than the sun or a lamp. There aren't enough controls on the camera to really get into balancing the two. But I bet that it works real well as a fill flash. I honestly have never seen a picture taken with the Holga 120 CFN. But the idea of using a flash, of any kind, with the Hoga is very unappealing to me.
Tripods are great if you want it as still as possible. But I'm fairly certain the Holga doesn't have a cable release. Which means that you are shaking the camera, no matter what, each time you click the crappy plastic shutter.
And panorama's with the Holga means snapping frames of your subject beginning on one side and going all the way to the other. Then it's cut and paste. But those little toy cameras are great. I just gave mine away to a newbie friend of mine. I can't wait to see her happy accidents. Thanks for the question. I hope I was helpful.
Thanks, Janovitz. Now, where do I get my medium format film developed?
Hmmmmm...that's a tough one. Try Cameras Inc. in Davis Square. If they don't do it, they have a buddy that does.
Leslie, I just realized that, in the heat of sarcasm, I never answered the question about multiple exposures. Simple. Take a picture and don't advance it to the next frame. You can have as many exposures on one frame as you like simply by clicking the shutter.
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