#holga lens

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[viciousnoodles]

Playing with #Holga fixed aperture lens. No Photoshop, I actually made it levitate.

Mummified head available from my Etsy shop, link in bio, international shipping.

#skull #halloween #HalloweenDecor #MummifiedHead #crâne #horror #HumanSkull #HolgaLens #FujiX #FujiXH1 #gothic

[masavola]

Monte Cristo Trail, WA

Nikon D40x + Holga Lens

ISO HL1

[bluetapes]

Bright Tide #2 by Jim Rohan Via Flickr: Sea View, PEI Modified Agfa Isoly

[sophienorthupdotjpeg]

Pictures - Uffington Monongahela River River Access Ramp Area - Morgantown, WV

Canon Rebel T7 + Holga Lens

See more of my West Virginia & Environment/Place Photography.

[sagehaubitze]

Ferns, I believe I was taking these with some old holga lens I have, with an adapter, just messing around. Idk, don't ask. (2015)

[photoncatcher]

Holga Silhouette

Panasonic G2; 1/400; ISO 100; Holga Lens

17/12/2012

[liverpoollomo]

Street photography attempt, Aberystwyth. Holga 120. Expired Fujichrome 100D.

This roll of Fujichrome has been waiting in my fridge for a number of years and was expired when I bought it from eBay. That probably accounts for the degradation that is visible on these shots.

As I was using slide film I was conscious of the lighting available on the narrow streets of Aberystwyth. The pride flag in the pub window caught my eye. As did a "double slot" postbox. Again. i waited for people to walk across the frame before snapping the shot.

[hickeygender]

off, off with your head!

yeah yeah yeahs - heads will roll edit

[suryatchandra]

Sans titre par Monica Forss

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[viciousnoodles]

What a month that was... Thanks for the reminder Apple Photos.

[masavola]

Monte Cristo Trail, WA

Nikon D40x + Holga Lens

ISO HL1

[imagecoffee]

暗角：Vignettes

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[ivomagus]

My Journey with the Lomography Diana 🎞️ 📷

Today, I’d like to share my experience with one of my earliest lomo cameras: the Lomography Diana.

I don’t remember exactly when I got my hands on it, but it wasn’t my first lomo camera. However, it was the first true Lomography-branded camera I owned—complete with its iconic toy-like design and 1960s vintage vibe. Mine was the Diana Hong Meow edition 🐼, styled in black and white with a panda on the film dial and a signature bamboo-green strap.

The Diana’s Unique Features ✨

This fully mechanical camera offers a lot of creative potential, especially for those who enjoy experimenting with analog photography:

Aperture Options: Choose between apertures for cloudy or sunny days—or even a pinhole setting!

Lens Focal Positions: 75mm lens focal length options include portrait, group photo, and landscape.

Signature Lens: The single plastic lens creates a dreamy, blurry effect that remains one of my favorite features to this day.

The spirit of experimentation is exciting, but the results are often unexpected—which is one of the reasons I eventually sold the camera.

Medium Format Film and Flexibility 🎞️

The Diana uses 120 medium format roll film, producing 12 square 6x6 negatives. However, by using a special bracket, you can switch to 16 smaller 6x4.5 negatives, maximizing the number of shots per roll. The film advancement is manually controlled and monitored through a small, red-filtered window on the back of the camera.

Flash and Accessories 💡

One of the standout features is the vintage-looking flash, powered by 2 AA batteries. It is versatile enough to use with other cameras, including modern DSLRs, thanks to the included hot shoe adapter. A set of colored filters for the flash adds to the camera’s experimental potential, allowing for creative lighting effects.

The Diana is also compatible with a variety of accessories. One of my favorites was a lens attachment that exposed fractions of the film, creating kaleidoscopic effects in a single shot.

The Diana Experience 🎨

The Diana offers endless opportunities for experimentation, both intentional and accidental. With full manual control over aperture, focus, and film advancement, it isn't uncommon to end up with underexposed, overexposed, or double-exposed shots. This unpredictability, combined with the limitations of roll film, made the Diana less versatile and reliable for me than other cameras.

Today, the Diana is available in both 120 and 135 (35mm) film formats 🎞️. If I were to shoot with a Diana again, I’d likely opt for the 135 version or use a 120-to-135 adapter. The camera is surprisingly sharp in the center of the frame but heavily dependent on good lighting, so I’d recommend shooting with the flash (something I regret not doing enough).

For those looking for a similar aesthetic with added practicality, I’d suggest considering the 135mm Holga, which offers comparable creative potential with greater versatility.

Final Thoughts

The Lomography Diana was a wonderful introduction to experimental analog photography, and it taught me a lot about embracing imperfections and surprises. If you’ve used a Diana—or are thinking about trying one—feel free to share your experiences in the comments 💬.

📢 This post was created for the Lomography Community on Tumblr. If you love experimental photography, we’d love to have you join us! 🌟

📸 Photo Credits: Images of the Lomography Diana Hong Meow Edition featured in this article are courtesy of Cameras by Max and jinchoo.