January WORLDWIDE Pinhole Contest!

View ALL of the pinhole contest submissions here! We are so excited, we couldn’t wait until tomorrow!!! Prize: Holga 135mm Pinhole (provided by Holga Inspire) , print of the winning image to the winner, grab bag of 35mm film and an upcoming POTM to be published in late spring. Rules: 1.)  Image must be shot »

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A confession around 35mm

I love my Diana. I love every moment, every experiment, every light-leak’y and blurry image, every dark cornered and soft-focused picture, every perfect and imperfect photograph that the awesome box has taken so far- I simply love my Diana.  And I love medium format film. I am not sure whether it is the backing paper, »

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POTM – Internationally Acclaimed Photographer… Michael Kenna!

Well, we have to say, we can think of no better way to end 2010 than with a bang. So, we are very, very happy to have Michael Kenna as our last POTM for 2010. Michael is the author of many books, of which “Japan” is our favourite. Michael’s images are on display in galleries »

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Fisher Price Perfect Photo, possibly the best looking camera ever.

After seeing some very grainy, black and white images taken with a Fisher Price toy camera I was inspired and consequently headed straight for eBay. A few days later my new (well, used), very funky looking toy camera arrived. With a stash of 35mm films, I took it to a friend’s house to test it »

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Wait a minute…a BAG review!?

That’s right. A bag review. For the past few years, I have been looking for the as-close-to-perfect bag that I could get to carry around a couple of cameras, some film and maybe a small note book. Most that I have come across are either too small, too big or just plain odd…I am starting »

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Toy cameras with 127 film. The Forgotten: Part III Cardinal Buckeye camera.

Although this camera is kept in line with other Toy Cameras of 127 film like Empire Baby Camera or Orion, is manufactured in the USA by Cardinal Corp. and the date of production is approx. 50′s. Also made by other names. (Cinex, Photo Champ, Can-Tex). Lightweight, small and made of black plastic. You can see »

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Holga Out of the Box – Call for Entries

The Holga Out of the Box call for entries eligibility: must be photographed with a Holga camera. Out of the box refers to creativity – not modifications. Show us your best Holga image with whatever modification you choose. It is open to amateur and professional photographers. $35 entry fee for the first 5 images and »

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Monthly Best – November

Here are our favorite Holga shots on Flickr from the month of November.  You didn’t make it easy! We suggest clicking through to that person’s Flickr page to leave a comment and check out the rest of their photos. double by stefan.ansorge London Underground by neon-tiger by Leo Uehara Skiing into the Woods by KarenWise »

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