Holga-Tele

All of these images were shot with the Holga 120CFN and Holga 2.5x tele snap on adapter using very expired Fuji RDP-III chrome film that I had cross processed (except for the b&w which was shot with a Holga 120S using Plus-X film). I had no idea that vignette would turn out so heavy, basically making a circle that is almost fish eye like, but obviously not. Its an interesting effect depending on how its used. I haven't done enough people shots with it quite yet to see if it will function a little more like a portrait lens or not. I was more interested in far away objects on these shots, mostly. Its definitely not something I would want to over use, but at least now I know what to expect. Its pretty straight forward and easy to use. It just slides on to the lens and pushes all the way on allowing you to still turn an focus. I got mine thru ebay which came via China, took a few weeks. There are a couple of places online that you can order from as well. Four Corner Store and Light Leaks both carry it. Comes with a cloth case bag and front and rear lens caps, the front one has the Holga stamped on it. Its also compatible with the Holga 135 camera. Its a nice option to have handy in the camera bag. Eventually I'll get the wide angle and fish eye adapters as well. I'll have some more shots to show with the tele adapter once I get a chance to drop film off at the lab, then pick it up, then scan it, then post it...

     

     

Holga 120CFN and 120S, expired Fuji RDP-III cross processed chrome film and expired Kodak Plus-X black and white film.

Remains

Palm Leaves, originally uploaded by LeandroF.

Quick post, a few remaining images from Ojai from a few months back. Took a little while longer then I thought to finish off the roll....and to then get them posted.

    

Holga 120S, expired Kodak Plus-X, processed +1/2 stop, scanned from neg.

Expired Black Slim Devil

Alley Chairs, originally uploaded by LeandroF.

A few shots from a semi recent roll of expired high speed color film. I actually tried to color correct these, which was a little tricky. A little bit different results then the last roll I did with my Minolta last summer, but that roll had been sitting in my camera bag for something like 10 years. This roll has been mostly semi chilled for last 18+ years. It does seem to get reduced down to 200 speed capabilities, and the color does want to shift to the blue range.


Black Slim Devil ultra wide slim, very expired (1992) Kodak Gold 1600 35mm color negative film. Processed pushed +1/2, scanned from negative.

Palm Trees

  

 I'm not quite sure why I find palm trees so interesting to photograph, especially with my Holgas. Always standing and swaying, they are part of that iconic old glamorous Hollywood image. Or sandy beaches against blue waters begging you to come and relax for a while. Here in Southern California, they're everywhere, lining residential and business areas alike. All kinds of shapes and sizes. Tall ones, short ones. Shaggy and well groomed. There is something figurative about them. A personality if you will. I always find myself looking at them. These are but a few of my various interpretations of my obsession/fascination with these interesting trees.

  

sin@julias

sin@julias, originally uploaded by LeandroF.

Yashica Electro 35 GSN, Expired Kodak Gold 200 35mm color negative film. Processed normal C-41. Scanned from neg.

Cheap, yes. Plastic, no. Goodness, lots.

365 2.0/273, originally uploaded by LeandroF.

Expired Kodak Elite Chrome 400 35mm color slide film. Processed normal E-6. Scanned from film.

I had intended for this blog to focus on plastic cameras instead of traditional slrs or even medium format cameras, and even polaroid. However, I've found that with my new re-appreciation for film, comes lots of other options for cameras in general. Some are cameras from my own collection, and others are new finds. Needless to say, not everything on here will be pure plastic.

Introducing my new old Yashica Electro 35 GSN rangefinder built circa 1973. Found for $6 at shopgoodwill.com, $15 total with shipping. Add in $15 for a battery adapter from the yashicaguy.com and now I have this great little rangefinder of a camera. I've only run one roll thru it so far and am very happy with it. I haven't shot with a rangefinder in quite awhile. The camera has a few options, bulb mode, flash mode and Automatic. F-stops 1.7-16, with a minimum focus of about 2 1/2 feet. The lens itself is 45mm, barely wide. When in auto mode, you set the f-stop and it meters and calculates the shutter speed. If its over exposed, you'll get a red arrow in the viewfinder, if its a slow exposure (anything below a 1/30th) you'll get a orange arrow. The meter seemed pretty accurate so far. Its got more weight to it since it is metal, and the size was a little bigger then I was expecting. Looking forward to shooting more with it.