Customer Reviews for Holga 35mm Camera
Holga 35mm Camera
Holga 35mm Camera Urban Exclusive
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Review 1 for Holga 35mm Camera
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Anonymous
Location: New Zealand
Age: 18-24
Gender: Female
Cute cheap camera :)
(February 12, 2013)
"I was given the white version of this camera as a gift and it takes the most lovely photos. I used the Lomography 35mm Color Negative Film for my first few attempts and am now ready to start experimenting with other types of film. In full light you get the most lovely saturated photos, and when it's cloudy they turn out nicely too, as long as you remember to change the aperture setting to "cloudy" as opposed to "sunny". However, I have taken a few photos in the evening, when it wasn't even that dark, and they did not turn out. The double exposures this camera takes have the potential to come out really well, but often in bright conditions they just end up being very over-exposed, and often I have taken accidental multiple exposures as a result of forgetting to wind the film on after taking a photo. It has taken me a while to get used to putting the film in and unwinding it and taking it out (I kept having to watch the UO instructional video to work out how to do it) but now that I've got the hang of it it's super easy! Overall, a very good camera for what you pay for, and you get exactly what you would expect. Would definitely recommend.
Note - it is very easy to forget to take the lens cap off before taking a photo."
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Review 2 for Holga 35mm Camera
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Moonstruck
Age: 18-24
Gender: Female
In love!
(December 5, 2012)
"I love this camera. Of course this type of camera is considered a toy camera and isn't a fancy gadget but it takes beautiful pictures (even better if you actually know how to use it!). It's lightweight so it doesn't feel like you're lugging this huge thing around with you. It's a fun way to play with photography!"
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Review 3 for Holga 35mm Camera
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UrbanOutGirl
Location: San Diego, CA
Age: 18-24
Gender: Female
Lomography cameras>this holga model
(November 30, 2012)
"I have two of these exact cameras, one in mint (so cute) and one in orange. I am a cheap film camera fanatic, and I can truly say I find lomography cameras much better (I think they even sell them at urban). Though I have taken some great photos with these holgas, the quality of the camera itself is just not good, and these cameras should not cost what they do. The biggest problem I have with these cameras is having the button to open the film door and the winding rod to get jammed. Though there are perks in "cheap film photography," other brands do it better. If this camera was twenty dollars it would be worth it, so when there is one on sale, go ahead and try it."
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Review 4 for Holga 35mm Camera
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gc2012
Location: New York
Age: 18-24
Gender: Female
Breaks, Photos don't come out
(October 29, 2012)
"First off, I was SO excited to own this. I had gotten it as a gift. I tried my first role -- went to get them developed and the lady said that some of the film didn't even show and some are not that well. I took more photos and they told me the same exact thing and only like... 7 photos came of them.
Soon after, the winder would not wind. I exchanged for a new one -- not listening to my mom (who used to own plenty cameras) because she had told me that this was cheap. I took photos on that and THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I gave up a year on this camera. I... literally two seconds ago... saw it sitting there and saw I had a bunch of film packs left over. I thought 'why not?' and reloaded it. I just now tried to change the focus... and the focus part is STUCK and will not move. This camera is ridiculous. Breaks on it's own and barely takes photos. If it does--they all come out insanely blurry and the film's colors are dull and unlike anything advertised. I don't know how this has good reviews. I've had nothing but the worst experience with this camera. I'm glad it was a gift so I didn't have to spend any money on it besides buying some film packs and getting them developed."
Soon after, the winder would not wind. I exchanged for a new one -- not listening to my mom (who used to own plenty cameras) because she had told me that this was cheap. I took photos on that and THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I gave up a year on this camera. I... literally two seconds ago... saw it sitting there and saw I had a bunch of film packs left over. I thought 'why not?' and reloaded it. I just now tried to change the focus... and the focus part is STUCK and will not move. This camera is ridiculous. Breaks on it's own and barely takes photos. If it does--they all come out insanely blurry and the film's colors are dull and unlike anything advertised. I don't know how this has good reviews. I've had nothing but the worst experience with this camera. I'm glad it was a gift so I didn't have to spend any money on it besides buying some film packs and getting them developed."
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Review 5 for Holga 35mm Camera
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SaraKU14
Location: Lawrence, KS
Age: 18-24
Gender: Female
cute and clear
(September 16, 2012)
"This little camera takes great photos that have an awesome finished. It is easy to learn and great for beginners. I'm just starting to get into film and it has made the transition a breeze. You have to do a test roll to get used to the focus but it works great. Definitely recommended!!"
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Review 6 for Holga 35mm Camera
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ryanryan
Location: Chantilly, VA
Age: 18-24
Gender: Male
omg
(June 13, 2012)
"I can't even express my love towards this camera in words... it's just simply amazing. Everything about it is so wonderful. The quality, ease of use, weight, durability, the list could go on forever and ever. This is definitely my favorite film camera and I plan on buying more Holgas soon. <3 <3 <3"
+6points
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Review 7 for Holga 35mm Camera
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katekunst
Location: Seattle, WA
Age: 18-24
Gender: Female
Great Way to Get Back into Film Photography
(May 7, 2012)
"After my nice dslr was stolen, I bought a Holga just so I could have something to shoot with. But it really has become a staple for me when I'm working on a project. The light leaks and the vignetting make it great to work from. I like not having to "make" those details when I'm printing the negatives."
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Review 8 for Holga 35mm Camera
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JanFair
Mehh
(May 6, 2012)
"I liked this camera because it was really light but I dropped it from no higher than 2 feet up on a plane isle and it broke. The winder stopped working. Nice pictures though."
-13points
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Review 9 for Holga 35mm Camera
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anniepoo282
Great Results
(March 10, 2012)
"I have had a great experience with this camera! I did not know much about film when I first started using it and some film was exposed, but I think it still looks cool exposed!! The Holga is very easy to use and produces great results. So glad I made this purchase."
+8points
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Review 10 for Holga 35mm Camera
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karentg
Location: San Francisco, CA
<3
(December 1, 2011)
"I love this camera. It cost a little more to develop film but it's so worth it if taken correctly. You would need a little more patience with this camera though."
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Review 11 for Holga 35mm Camera
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NaeBabyy
Location: Toronto,Ca
Age: Under 18
Gender: Female
Cool !
(July 24, 2011)
"This Camera Is Really Cool , I Got The Blue,Green,White One Just Because It Was $48.00 ! Lol. . . .It Takes Nice Pictures , But Could Act Crazy At Times !"
-6points
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