Terracotta vases by helstor365

Terracotta vases

I didn't know the Holga could do this!

I shot using live view on the GF1, punched in and focused the lens manually on the ribbon around the smallest vase. I can't believe how sharp that little plastic lens actually is :-)

The problem with the lens is that the focus symbols printed on the lens are just ornamental. I was about 1 meter away when I took this shot but according to the focus symbol on the lens it was focused to somewhere between 3 meters and infinity!

I shot this with the built in flash straight on and gave the image a slight "retro" edit. Since this is also a heavy cropped version I added a new vignette as well.

More tests to follow..... :-)
Wow, that is pretty dang sharp for a Holga! You're having fun! Do you process the film yourself?
June 20th, 2024  
@juliedduncan Thanks Julie. I just have a Holga lens that I use on my digital camera. I do have a roll of exposed B&W film that is waiting to be processed though I just have to practice loading the film into the development tank in complete darkness first. It about 40 years since the last time I developed a film so it takes some practice to get familiar with the process again ;-)

If it is a success I might buy a proper Holga camera :-)
June 20th, 2024  
@helstor365 Ok, I see. I got a Holga camera a few years ago and took some pictures, but never got them developed. :( Meant to go back to it, but got busy with other things. I have so many things I want to do; this amongst them. We'll see what happens. I didn't realize you can buy a Holga lens to go on a camera. Sounds intriguing! :)
June 20th, 2024  
Amazing what images you are posting and what fun you are having :-)
June 20th, 2024  
sweet!
June 20th, 2024  
Super shot! Love the pots too.
June 20th, 2024  
Nice still life!
June 20th, 2024  
Nice shot and interesting discussion of the Holga lens.
June 21st, 2024  
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