Holga

Holga
The Holga 120 GCFN
Overview
MakerVarious
TypeBox camera
Released1982 (1982)
Lens
Lens60 mm plastic meniscus
F-numbersf/8.0, f/11.0 (actual f/13)[1]
Sensor/medium
Film format120
Film size56 mm × 56 mm (6x4.5 cm or 6x6 cm film format)
Recording medium120 film
Focusing
FocusManual zone (four settings)[1]
Shutter
Shutter speeds1/100 or 1/125,[1] Bulb[1]

The Holga is a medium format 120 film camera, made in Hong Kong, known for its low-fidelity aesthetic.

The Holga's low-cost construction and simple meniscus lens often yields pictures that display vignetting, blur, light leaks and other distortions. The camera's limitations have brought it a cult following among some photographers, and Holga photos have won awards and competitions in art and news photography.[2] As of July 2017, the camera is in production after being unavailable for two years.

  1. ^ a b c d "Holga / Specifications". Archived from the original on 21 April 2007. Retrieved 31 March 2007.
  2. ^ Schiesel, Seth (8 June 2005). "Which Camera Does This Pro Use? It Depends on the Shot". New York Times. Retrieved 4 May 2010.