Lomo/Holga Cameras

syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 13:59

Been looking into buying a Lomo and Holga camera, and have been reading up about them.

While speaking on MSN to Scuzi/Messian Khan, both seemed interested in them too, anyone on here use Lomo/Holga cameras?

Wanting to know what Lomo camera to get, and also a Holga Camera.

Ive been looking at a Diana+, how is that?

Thanks for any input, and any answers to the questions, or other recommendations.

syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 14:05

Messiah Khan said:
Get whichever one is as cheap and nasty as possible. Thats the whole point of them.

Yeah i know, but also wondering who has one too

syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:41

dozer said:
i have both, rarely use the holga due to the pain to get med format processed. the lomo is fun though, but not really used for anything serious.

Ah yeah, will be fine for me to get MF done though, what Lomo do you use?

syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 16:30

So the Diana's not worth it? The LC-A looks to be £80+?

The Diana+ is ~£30.

syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 16:41

Was just looking at a website and found the ZENIT FOTOSNIPER, wonder whether i'd get stopped using that in public?

syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 17:30

^ Many thanks, will pick up a Lomo then hehe.

Theres a few cameras i wouldnt mind having hehe.

syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 20:57

sean said:
You're kidding, right?

Seriously though, the camera body that's based on, ZENIT 12, is a pretty inexpensive way to buy a 'toy' camera. They're all over web auctions and junk shops and are probably only worth about a tenner. I paid £15 for mine in near-mint condition with a 28mm lens.

Heh yeah i was joking about that

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syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 21:26

Anyone got any examples from these cameras?

syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 21:52

How easy is it to get used to the Holga? Tempted to order both, and give them a go.

That Fotosniper is awesome too, heh. Might try make my own Pinhole Camera too.

syke · 26 Feb 2008 at 23:05

Really like the effect of Lomo, may get that first.

Really like this sort of effect on Holga's;