Thursday, July 24, 2008 You Are Here: what's a holga?  | 
what is a holga?

As described by wikipedia, the Holga is an inexpensive, medium format 120 film camera, originating in Hong Kong in 1982, that later came to be appreciated for its low-fidelity aesthetic.

The Holga's cheap construction and simple meniscus lens often yield pictures that display vignetting, blur, light leaks, and other distortions. Ironically, the camera's quality problems have become a virtue among many photographers.
why we use holgas

Holgas are an inexpensive way to enter the world of medium format film photography. In a world where images of perfection are airbrushed into our collective psyche, holgas are an experiential reminder that often it is the unpredictability and imperfections of both art and of life that lead to their beauty.
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