[pct-l] Holga of the Crest

[montedodge at msn.com (Monte Dodge)]

 Now that I have vented my Ice Axe wining( Cheese please!)  Someone on the list emailed me about life of Med. Format Pictures in the form of a " Holga " camera. These 20 dollar wonder cameras are cheap plastic as is their lens. BUT,, they take 120 film which is 3.6 the size negitive as 35mm!! Each camera as a slightly different lens as their quality control is a bit weak. ( But for a 20.00 toy camera, you can't have it all.
    Reports say to tape up seams after loading film to prevent light leaks. ( This should help some with water-res. as well and use black elect. tape) Use your google seach for Holga Images to see some awesome shots which can be blown up 20'' by 30'' with 120 film. Ansel Adams would use one if alive today if doing the PCT. ( Of course take your main camera as well and use Holga as a backup. Lens gives an also Sigma 15mm fisheye look to open view outdoor shots!! ( For much less)