Reviews

Introducing HolgaClicks

HolgaClicks is an iPhone application written by one of our very own writers. It is mainly targeted towards those shooting 35mm in medium format Holgas. Here we take an exclusive look at the features of this application.

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Diptych Fun with the Golden Half

“Never do things by half”, goes the traditional wisdom. Unless you’re stepping into the world of diptychs – in which case, do everything by halves; it’s hard to do things any other way. The Golden Half (GH) by SuperHeadz is one way of doing so.

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Review: ImageTech 3D fx

Flickr’s GimelVav reviews an interesting lenticular camera and produces some spectacular 3d-style images.

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Pin-Holga: A Love Story

For those of you who have tried this wonderful photographic form, I know I am preaching to the choir. For those of you who have not… What are you waiting for?

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Review: SuperHeadz Plamodel DIY 35mm Camera

We are pleased to announce a series of reviews and techniques from Gabriel Velasco, AKA Flickr’s GimelVav. Gabriel as a long history of experimenting with toy cameras and sharing his incredible wealth of knowledge with the Flickr community. Published with his permission, we present his reviews and techniques for the first time outwith of Flickr in order for these great articles to reach a larger audience. His first article is a review of the DIY 35mm camera kit.

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Tests on late 1970’s peel a part film. Will it still work?

For some time I wanted to experience and talk about it. And there’s no better time than the Polaroid week!. I already know some of the characteristics of highly expired film (gelatin silver BW film), but I felt very curious to know what can happen within those packs of Polaroid peel a part. For this article »

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Review: Holgaroid – A Happy Marriage

What do you get when you leave a Holga and a pack Polaroid peel-apart film alone the night before PolaroidWeek? That’s right, a Holgaroid!

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Review: Impossible Project PX100 Silver Shade/First Flush

Last week we tried hard to be impartial while writing our brief article outlining the current problems surrounding the first film from The Impossible Project’s (TIP) factory and the backlash surrounding it.  Personally I was torn about the new film: I was incredibly happy that they have managed to resurrect the old factory and succeeded »

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Lomography Colorsplash Flash

Sooner or later, you may find yourself looking for a cheap flash to use with your Holga. A quick search on eBay returns hundreds and hundreds of different kinds of flashes – from cheap plastic flashes, all the way up to full studio lighting. Retailing at £30, The Lomography Colorsplash flash is a fun little »

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Some time late last year (OK, Christmas), I got a present called “Sun-Print Paper”. This stuff is basically sold as a “toy” to parents who probably want their kids to get off their console, get out the house, and take in some Sunshine or else.

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