My First Attempts At Holga Mods
Holgas are cheap. To me, that is the most under appreciated aspect of the Holgas. Now, I am no expert, and I don't claim to be. What I am is someone with just enough curiosity to try just about any Holga modification. With those three elements (no expert, curious, cheap camera) in mind here are some Holga camera mods I have attempted thus far. 1. Sanding down the frame mask- One of my two Holgas came with several of the masks that not only determine the dimensions of the shot, how many shots you get on a roll, but also holds the film in place. Or at least according to who you ask. With reckless abandon, I sanded down the mask in one of the easier Holga camera mods I could think up. Why I did this, I am not totally sure, but I think the idea was to get less vignetting even on the larger pictures. But I am now starting to wonder if that wouldn't make taking a panorama more possible. Maybe if you split the number of turns you take on the reel. Does this Holga v...