Journal Image - Candid Street Photo & Motion Photography

I have just added two new cameras to my bag. Instead of moving in the same direction as many others and taking on the Nikon D3 or the Nikon D300, I got myself a Holga 120 & a Seagull 120.

• This is a medium format camera with a 60mm fixed lens
• This accepts only 120 films & has brackets for both 6×6 & 6×4.5 exposures
• This model does not have built in flash - other models do & there is also an option of colored flashes - a very nice tool for creative work
• There is a Bulb mode for long exposures
• There is a 1/4″ tripod mount screw
• The body is plastic on all the models

For USD 25.00, I have always wanted to use this camera, and while using a lot of digital these days for street photography, I felt the need for some innovative street images with this Holga. Famous for vignetting, light leaks, falling backs, scratches on films and all, I find this fascinating for streets.

I shall create another page specific for the lomographic images once I have a handful of pictures to publish.

• This is the 107 model, the low priced one with some nice basic features
• This is a medium format camera with a 75mm f/3.5 fixed lens (equivalent to approx 50mm on a 35mm camera)
• This accepts only 120 films & takes only 6×6 exposures
• There is a self timer
• This model has a film advancing & shutter cocking mechanism which prevents multiple exposure by accident
• The metering is manual
• The body is a combination of metal wrapped in rexin & plastic

This model, the Seagull 170 sells for about USD 130.00 in New York City. I have started to play with both these cameras and will take them out in the streets soon. Quite contrary to the practice, I intend to use this one on streets too!

Filed under: Lomography, Medium Format, Photography, Vintage