Holga cameras are classified as ‘toy cameras’. They are made to play with. There are many modifications and experiments you can try to create more intriguing and unique images.

As we learned in the brief historical overiew of photography – photographers skill and their awareness of their cameras go hand in hand. Holgas are one of the simplest cameras available.

Holga Modifications

There are several tricks photographers have learned and have shared. Some are have purchased and modified Holgas for sale, and others have developed methods you can try on your own Holga.

Some modify the Holga to ‘improve’ on it’s design, while others deliberaty ‘ruin’ it. What do you consider is the difference? What do regrard as a successful image?

Suggestions and Ideas

Holga-ramas (These are easy and fun.)

Store bought gadgets to tweak your Holga

How to Tune Up your Holga Lens

How to Make your Holga Lens Even Worse

How to use 35mm film in your Holga

Class Reading: Chapters 9 & 10

Class Assignment: Photo-assignment5.pdf