"with only pictures on the lens of: Single person, Couple with a stolen baby, Large family not yet torn apart by divorce, or mountain..." Comedy Gold every time, I can't even 😂😂😂
the very beginning with "holga, holga, holga, the holga, holga, M6, holga, holga.." made me spray my morning coffee across the table... i am so easy to entertain.
The modern attraction of the Holga is amazing. In 1954 ( 8 years old) I inherited an Ansco Pioneer snapshot camera.(620 roll film; 6x9cm format; one speed shutter, one aperture lens) made around 1950. For years we had a family photo album with pictures I took with it from a 1954 road trip to the Grand Canyon, probably planting the photo bug in me for the rest of my life. Shot an early form of Kodacolor, pretty poor color fidelity even when new. With all that, it still took photos which vastly surpass the ability of a Holga. There were huge numbers of such box cameras up to the 1906s. They were satisfactory because they mainly used a medium speed B&W film with a huge dynamic range, like Kodak Verichrome. The concept of over- or under-exposure on Verichrome was almost irrelevant. Since most consumer processing returned B&W contact prints, sharpness and grain were non-issues. Times, they change unless you are drawn to a Holga of course. How can an 80 year old box camera embarrass a Holga? It used a simple glass lens rather than a plastic lens (no cheap optical plastics in 1950) and the film plane curves to match focus and cancel lens distortion. On ebay - $15 plus shipping, more or less.
It sounds like youre one of these people who arent capable of taking good photos with a classic camera like the Holga. first off, its a toy camera.. theres a certain look you should be going for if youre using a Holga and beautiful, sharp photos shouldnt be one of them. Second, if youre not gonna be handling the development yourselft to really make things pop. B&W photos look beautiful coming from a Holga assuming the photographer has a good eye.
Appreciate the new 4:3 ratio video format. I can finally watch your videos on vintage CRT or gameboy advance 🤩 (on iphone its kinda sux tho cus i used to watch it fullscreen 4K and photos were much closer to inspect 🙂)
I love my silly Holga - I found that if I set the focus setting in between long and mid range, it makes my mid-range shots a bit distorted, not blurry. Shamelessly pushed Ektar 100 through it, though mine is taped up like an engineer's lunchbox so I have no light leaks. (Oh, and I taped over the "exposure" switch, because I heard that was a major light leak source).
Wow, This is my introduction to your channel.. the algorithm brought me here and the immediate thing I noticed was the quality of your video. Chill vibe, and changing to a less "widescreen" aspect ratio for the video really adds a nice finishing touch, something I didn't know I wanted to see more of.
been about 2 years since my film-obsessed days and recently just getting back into photography again, so glad to see your content around and well after all that time
The Holga 120 was my first medium format camera and I used it really heavily for ~5 years. It’s great for fun carefree shooting but really can’t justify it nowadays with these film prices 🤣🤣
At least there are some decent 35mm point and shoots you can get these days, like that Half Frame Kodak camera! I hope that acts as some people's gateway drug into film photography!
Well it has a very particular look.. this and a Diana.. if youre not wanting that look then theres no point but dont agree with this dude about not having a reason for a Holga.. sounds like this dude isnt a very good phtographer so Im glad I saw this video of his first before the rest so now I know not to waste time on him. Hes the ONLY photographer on YT Ive come across who doesnt find the Holga to be a classic Toy camera.. his eye must not be very good. Another digital only, super clean photos only guy and sorry but that doesnt take talent.. anyone can do that
You can modify the shutter release to take a shutter release cable. Actually makes great long exposures! So long as you tape up the back and film counter window.
Discovered your channel last weekend. Instantly hooked! Great storytelling and good information about shooting film. Your videos are so fun to watch and I keep learning new stuff. Keep it up
That's cool that you went with the 16 images option, then shot them in landscape orientation rather than portrait. I never thought about using a Holga that way.
I have watched thousands of TH-cam videos, and you are definitely my favorite creator. Sarcastic, dry and sometimes childish puns, lofi, dog, and actually appealing and impressive art, both with videography and photography. Thank you, and please keep them coming.
@@GregoryVeizades Yes I do, I think it is a great channel. Also while copying the trichrome images onto slide film may be a bit complicated just doing the trichrome and digitally putting the images together seems like something that is not quite as hard. If I ever get a set of trichrome and ir filters I would in fact like to try it myself.
Your videos always have some elements of scatology humour. Usually quite funny but maybe unconnected to film photography. We certainly get to see quite a bit of your country which is very interesting. Thanks for the video.
I really love the Kodak Brownie Cresta II. It has a glass lens but is even more limited than the holga. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a "toy camera". The results are always unique and it's nice to use something so simple once in a while
I have two Holgas and actually really like them. One Flash model with glass lens, and one of the basic models. I've never had light leaks, even without tape, and you can get a cable release adapter for long exposures. You're right, it's definitely a "look", but that's what I am going for with these cameras. I have plenty of other "serious" medium format cameras, but sometimes, I just want the lo-fi aesthetic in my work.
I am so GLAD you did this... shooting/testing the Holga... 'cause now I don't have to bother. Your commentary is fun because you are a king of sarcasm and dry humor.
A major improvement to this with a similar optical look would be any old uncoated folding camera, or in a more similar form factor, the Bellora Bella 66 (metal body, glass lens, German made) or the Agfa Isola tube camera which I prefer because it has F6.3, F11 and 1/100, 1/30, and all of these options will have B mode with cable release.
Love your videos man. Honestly I think you're one of the best out there doing it. All your jokes are hilarious and creative and the stories are so good and relatable. And your photos are so good. You kick ass dude 🤙🏽
Glad I am watching this on my tube tv. :) Been eyeing a holga(fisheye to be specific) just because. Already have a tech deck so I am set for that winder, lets go! 7:59 really is a great shot. The Holga look is def one you have to be going for that day. Despite the flair the bw shots are really nice!
You think the Holga is crap? Find a Diana and put a rollthrough it. You'll come running back to ol' Mama Holga in a hurry! The best way to prevent light leaks is to encase the camera in an opaque box. Light leaks are forgotten and your photos will not be discernably worse. And fsck Aerochrome. I want Kodak to make Tmax 400 in 4x5, 5x7 and 120 affordable again. Or else. (Or else I'll keep buying Ilford.)
I used to shoot a holga135 a lot, so I had the focal ranges memorized. You can look it up, obviously there’s still an element of guessing but at least you know roughly how many meters it intends, or whatever. I even got a set of macro/close-up lenses and the occasionally produce shockingly sharp focus (in the center of the image). But it is a gamble to shoot. It’s hard to know what you’re getting from it. I often go back and forth about whether I prefer the holga (or ArgusC3) style of never exactly knowing what the shot is until it develops vs an SLR where you can be very precise about the shot. Getting exactly the image you were trying for is obviously satisfying but there’s a magic in the uncertainty of the “aim and hope” style of camera. Also you can buy an adapter for the holga120 that allows you to use a cable shutter control for long exposures. So it is actually good for that.
The Holga aquires a lot of patience and trial and error. We us the holga's in one of our photo classes and you have to shoot a lot to find the sweet spot of the lens where its the sharpest. To get rid of the light leaks you have to use black electrical tape instead of gaffers tape and also cover the window with a flap so you can open it when advancing the film. I have see a decade of people use the Holga and once you master the lens and the settings of your patercular holga you can get some amazing shots. I really think each holga is different of on another. I really recommend looking up David Burnett and his holga images, shooting the Olympics, presidents, soldiers etc...
the thing about the cheapness of the camera might seem like a plus but then if you realize you can get a starter analogue camera with all the features this has and probably more for just 50 dollars second-hand it really doesnt seem that appealing anymore unless you are going for the "holga style"...
What's the point of a large negative size when there is no detail on the negative? The Holga look can be achieved on 135 film with no loss of artistic options. There simply is no good reason to waste 120 film in this.
I bought a $20 Holga pinhole lens for my Canon T5 and I quite enjoy it for quick shots while on trips. The digital camera allows you to crank up some of the settings and it saturates the reds and blues for super nostalgic looking photos. I enjoy a little bit of natural grain and soft lighting so it is very fun to experiment with when I'm bored of my 50mm.
You had a nice getaway and you got some really nice images from it. Not bad for that plastic box. I have often wrestled with that "what the hell" urge, but I am too lazy to give in and plunk my money down for the "adventure" of it. And yeah, that single stop between your options doesn't really cover much territory. I think you summed it up nicely. Great Baxter episode!
So...are we going to ignore the shots taken in 16mm film? Cause i cant wait to watch an episode of yours about it. Awesome piece of narrative asa always, Jason.
I so much love your videos, your fantastic kind of humour and your witty language. And actually those photo are not bad at all, pretty much the best you can get out of a Holga.
If you're in one of the chosen special regions, you should be chugging the hard mountain dew lol. Honestly though, extreme props for that chug, I'm too old for that shit hahahah
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"THE LEICA M6!"
It’s funny ‚cause it’s true.
I saw that coming
😂😂😂
He sold it to get Bessa
@@billybolang7052 Good thing. You know „besser“ in German means better. It’s pronounced the same. Coincidence?
The first photo is genuinely one of the best I’ve seen taken with a Holga.
He must have put the focus symbol to "faucet"
or you haven't seen many photographs taken by the holga
@@mk-ej9wr I believe "one of the best" implies "among many photographs taken by the Holga".
@@thegrayyernaut (edited). If I remember correctly at the time I commented it did not say "one of the best".
Baxter's appearences:
- 2:40
- 2:47
- 3:50
- 4:22
- 4:47
- 5:13
- 5:57
- 6:54
- 7:12
- 7:47
- 8:15
- 8:57
- 10:24
- 11:14
- 11:43
- 12:10
- 13:54
- 14:19
Thanks! Cheers
thank you for your service sir.
@@ivankovacevic9294 no problem, it's a pleasure
I love you
@@nospoilers8759 thanks
great work soldier
I’m sure the glow in the dark version is a great idea for a light leak prone camera…
I accidentally left the quality at 480p but it fits the aesthetic of the video.
"with only pictures on the lens of: Single person, Couple with a stolen baby, Large family not yet torn apart by divorce, or mountain..." Comedy Gold every time, I can't even 😂😂😂
Probably the best description in the video. I was dying.
the very beginning with "holga, holga, holga, the holga, holga, M6, holga, holga.." made me spray my morning coffee across the table... i am so easy to entertain.
I like the completion of inserting Caleb with the M6 in this video and him with the Holga in your M6 video. It's pure perfection
The modern attraction of the Holga is amazing. In 1954 ( 8 years old) I inherited an Ansco Pioneer snapshot camera.(620 roll film; 6x9cm format; one speed shutter, one aperture lens) made around 1950. For years we had a family photo album with pictures I took with it from a 1954 road trip to the Grand Canyon, probably planting the photo bug in me for the rest of my life. Shot an early form of Kodacolor, pretty poor color fidelity even when new. With all that, it still took photos which vastly surpass the ability of a Holga. There were huge numbers of such box cameras up to the 1906s. They were satisfactory because they mainly used a medium speed B&W film with a huge dynamic range, like Kodak Verichrome. The concept of over- or under-exposure on
Verichrome was almost irrelevant. Since most consumer processing returned B&W contact prints, sharpness and grain were non-issues. Times, they change unless you are drawn to a Holga of course. How can an 80 year old box camera embarrass a Holga? It used a simple glass lens rather than a plastic lens (no cheap optical plastics in 1950) and the film plane curves to match focus and cancel lens distortion. On ebay - $15 plus shipping, more or less.
Pre plastic world must have been nice :/ lol thanks for the anecdote and the recommendation 🍻
It sounds like youre one of these people who arent capable of taking good photos with a classic camera like the Holga. first off, its a toy camera.. theres a certain look you should be going for if youre using a Holga and beautiful, sharp photos shouldnt be one of them. Second, if youre not gonna be handling the development yourselft to really make things pop. B&W photos look beautiful coming from a Holga assuming the photographer has a good eye.
@@drewharry88 "it's a shit camera and you shouldn't expect photos that don't look like shit" lmao
@@drewharry88 . why use 120 if sharp photos arent the object?
pass your excess disposable income my way.
All the photos from the holga look like family photos from the 1970’s but with out the people.
Who would have thought we would have been celebrating bad photos in this age - some actually like the pictures this toy makes.
Appreciate the new 4:3 ratio video format. I can finally watch your videos on vintage CRT or gameboy advance 🤩 (on iphone its kinda sux tho cus i used to watch it fullscreen 4K and photos were much closer to inspect 🙂)
The Holga isn’t the camera we need, but the one we deserve
I like my Holga, so what does that say?
I love the switch-up this time with Caleb's Leica intro
👀
As soon as I saw the title I was hoping this would happen.
@@grainydaysss Jason- I got an email from “
@@grainydaysss Got an email from @OfficialGrainyDays that didn’t feel real ‘official’ lol. If TH-cam spammers are afoot- now you know.
I thought this was exactly what film photos are meant to look like 😅 Full of issues that add to their character.
I love my silly Holga - I found that if I set the focus setting in between long and mid range, it makes my mid-range shots a bit distorted, not blurry. Shamelessly pushed Ektar 100 through it, though mine is taped up like an engineer's lunchbox so I have no light leaks. (Oh, and I taped over the "exposure" switch, because I heard that was a major light leak source).
Wow, This is my introduction to your channel.. the algorithm brought me here and the immediate thing I noticed was the quality of your video. Chill vibe, and changing to a less "widescreen" aspect ratio for the video really adds a nice finishing touch, something I didn't know I wanted to see more of.
been about 2 years since my film-obsessed days and recently just getting back into photography again, so glad to see your content around and well after all that time
The Holga 120 was my first medium format camera and I used it really heavily for ~5 years. It’s great for fun carefree shooting but really can’t justify it nowadays with these film prices 🤣🤣
At least there are some decent 35mm point and shoots you can get these days, like that Half Frame Kodak camera! I hope that acts as some people's gateway drug into film photography!
Well it has a very particular look.. this and a Diana.. if youre not wanting that look then theres no point but dont agree with this dude about not having a reason for a Holga.. sounds like this dude isnt a very good phtographer so Im glad I saw this video of his first before the rest so now I know not to waste time on him. Hes the ONLY photographer on YT Ive come across who doesnt find the Holga to be a classic Toy camera.. his eye must not be very good. Another digital only, super clean photos only guy and sorry but that doesnt take talent.. anyone can do that
The Holga with the color flashes make it more fun for sure, I own a Gcfn that has a glass lens and it makes the photos very slightly more sharper.
Your finest narration yet! The first honest Holga review I've ever seen. Love your perspectives.
"Wait until they hear about what a rangefinder is." I died.
You can modify the shutter release to take a shutter release cable. Actually makes great long exposures! So long as you tape up the back and film counter window.
Yep, mine has that mod. Works great.
your sense of humour is *chefs kiss* literally hollering the whole video
Discovered your channel last weekend. Instantly hooked! Great storytelling and good information about shooting film. Your videos are so fun to watch and I keep learning new stuff. Keep it up
Dude the photos actually look so good compared to any holga video i've seen on youtube
Grainydays, you never disappoint. Those focus descriptions...nailed it.
I guess photographer matters because your Holga photos actually look good.
That's cool that you went with the 16 images option, then shot them in landscape orientation rather than portrait. I never thought about using a Holga that way.
I have watched thousands of TH-cam videos, and you are definitely my favorite creator. Sarcastic, dry and sometimes childish puns, lofi, dog, and actually appealing and impressive art, both with videography and photography. Thank you, and please keep them coming.
it's a medium format disposable, great at parties. that's why I love the holga. I'm still in college though.
I love that this video it's more into Baxter than the Holga 🚬
fun fact with some infrared film and filters you can recreate aerochrome as a trichrome.
Someone watches The Attic Darkroom.
@@GregoryVeizades Yes I do, I think it is a great channel. Also while copying the trichrome images onto slide film may be a bit complicated just doing the trichrome and digitally putting the images together seems like something that is not quite as hard. If I ever get a set of trichrome and ir filters I would in fact like to try it myself.
@@GregoryVeizades the best channel
Your videos always have some elements of scatology humour. Usually quite funny but maybe unconnected to film photography. We certainly get to see quite a bit of your country which is very interesting. Thanks for the video.
"I just left my focus between large family and mountain" jaakjajkajajaj
NO PLEASE STOP, KODAK DO SOMETHING
I really love the Kodak Brownie Cresta II. It has a glass lens but is even more limited than the holga. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a "toy camera". The results are always unique and it's nice to use something so simple once in a while
I have two Holgas and actually really like them. One Flash model with glass lens, and one of the basic models. I've never had light leaks, even without tape, and you can get a cable release adapter for long exposures. You're right, it's definitely a "look", but that's what I am going for with these cameras. I have plenty of other "serious" medium format cameras, but sometimes, I just want the lo-fi aesthetic in my work.
I carry one in the car all the time. I’ve sold photos taken on it. It isn’t perfect but it is pretty cool as one of the many tools in the toolbox.
my pic is in that zine! Anna takes great photos, love her work with the holga.
I am so GLAD you did this... shooting/testing the Holga... 'cause now I don't have to bother. Your commentary is fun because you are a king of sarcasm and dry humor.
honestly I quite like the images you produced from this. Kinda thinking about picking one up
I remember in the M6 video where Bad Flashes was the Holga in the sea of M6s now the joke comes full circle 2 years later.
Holga
Holga
Holga
Holga
THE LEICA M6....
Holga
Even though you ragged on it, I still really want one… can’t explain why. Maybe because I’m all about the ‘vibe’ … ✌🏼
Got to say, I love how you comped 8mm frame look here!
And Holga selfie is cool too
A major improvement to this with a similar optical look would be any old uncoated folding camera, or in a more similar form factor, the Bellora Bella 66 (metal body, glass lens, German made) or the Agfa Isola tube camera which I prefer because it has F6.3, F11 and 1/100, 1/30, and all of these options will have B mode with cable release.
I know you're tearing it apart but I honestly like the photos 😂
It must be lovely to be that easily pleased?
Hang on, let me switch to 6x6 so I can capture even more of this lens' abysmal fall-off 🤣
Well at least it should be symmetric then.
These photos were better than the ones with M6 in the previous video.
Love your videos man. Honestly I think you're one of the best out there doing it. All your jokes are hilarious and creative and the stories are so good and relatable. And your photos are so good. You kick ass dude 🤙🏽
I love how on the Leica M6 video Caleb’s cameo is “the holga 120” then in this video his cameo is “the Leica M6” 😂
Love how you reversed your original Holga 120 joke so now Caleb says M6
Glad I am watching this on my tube tv. :) Been eyeing a holga(fisheye to be specific) just because. Already have a tech deck so I am set for that winder, lets go! 7:59 really is a great shot. The Holga look is def one you have to be going for that day. Despite the flair the bw shots are really nice!
I'd recommend picking up one with a glass lens if you can.
thanks grainman, before watching this i already forgive you for whatever war crime you commit here
Grainy days you are my biggest photography inspiration
the vids are always great!
You think the Holga is crap? Find a Diana and put a rollthrough it. You'll come running back to ol' Mama Holga in a hurry!
The best way to prevent light leaks is to encase the camera in an opaque box. Light leaks are forgotten and your photos will not be discernably worse.
And fsck Aerochrome. I want Kodak to make Tmax 400 in 4x5, 5x7 and 120 affordable again. Or else. (Or else I'll keep buying Ilford.)
I used to shoot a holga135 a lot, so I had the focal ranges memorized. You can look it up, obviously there’s still an element of guessing but at least you know roughly how many meters it intends, or whatever. I even got a set of macro/close-up lenses and the occasionally produce shockingly sharp focus (in the center of the image). But it is a gamble to shoot. It’s hard to know what you’re getting from it.
I often go back and forth about whether I prefer the holga (or ArgusC3) style of never exactly knowing what the shot is until it develops vs an SLR where you can be very precise about the shot. Getting exactly the image you were trying for is obviously satisfying but there’s a magic in the uncertainty of the “aim and hope” style of camera.
Also you can buy an adapter for the holga120 that allows you to use a cable shutter control for long exposures. So it is actually good for that.
Petitioning for Jason to make a photobook with all the Baxter images from the channel
I'm sure there is at least one viewer who would buy it.
There is a part you can buy to allow you to use a cable release for long exposures.
I can't believe they've gotten so expensive. My first Holga was $19.99. Crazy!
They had to increase the prize of the Holga so that a roll of film remained cheaper than the camera. Appearances, appearances...
@@weisserth Hahaha. Damn straight.
I just got a brand new one for $20, granted there was a sale
The detail of the entire video's aspect ratio is pretty cool
I love the aspect ratio of the video, fils the entire iPad screen!
The Holga aquires a lot of patience and trial and error. We us the holga's in one of our photo classes and you have to shoot a lot to find the sweet spot of the lens where its the sharpest. To get rid of the light leaks you have to use black electrical tape instead of gaffers tape and also cover the window with a flap so you can open it when advancing the film. I have see a decade of people use the Holga and once you master the lens and the settings of your patercular holga you can get some amazing shots. I really think each holga is different of on another. I really recommend looking up David Burnett and his holga images, shooting the Olympics, presidents, soldiers etc...
thumbs up for the dog.
the thing about the cheapness of the camera might seem like a plus but then if you realize you can get a starter analogue camera with all the features this has and probably more for just 50 dollars second-hand it really doesnt seem that appealing anymore unless you are going for the "holga style"...
What's the point of a large negative size when there is no detail on the negative? The Holga look can be achieved on 135 film with no loss of artistic options. There simply is no good reason to waste 120 film in this.
what does it matter what Ebay sellers say about the storage of expired film. They're probably lying anyway
They used to sell an attachment that allows you to use a cable release. I have one, but have never gotten around to using it...
I bought a $20 Holga pinhole lens for my Canon T5 and I quite enjoy it for quick shots while on trips. The digital camera allows you to crank up some of the settings and it saturates the reds and blues for super nostalgic looking photos. I enjoy a little bit of natural grain and soft lighting so it is very fun to experiment with when I'm bored of my 50mm.
mountain dew flaming hot is absolutely horrendous, the dedication is inspirational
damn bruh these videos are getting better and better
wake up babe new grainydays video just dropped
I watch all my youtube videos on my ipad 12.9 inch and i love your video format , fills up the whole screen. Love it
You had a nice getaway and you got some really nice images from it. Not bad for that plastic box. I have often wrestled with that "what the hell" urge, but I am too lazy to give in and plunk my money down for the "adventure" of it. And yeah, that single stop between your options doesn't really cover much territory. I think you summed it up nicely.
Great Baxter episode!
Love to see a Kai Wong and SFLaB appearance
Dude you are actually an amazing presenter. I pretty much always find myself hooked from start to finish. Good work 🤙🏼
Definitely thought you were going to throw away in to a puddle at 11:34 ! 😂
fyi there's an adapter that you can mount on your holga so that you can do bulb long exposure on it, although it is hard to find now a days
"large family not yet torn apart by divorce"
Honestly I liked a lot of the photos you took with this thing
So...are we going to ignore the shots taken in 16mm film? Cause i cant wait to watch an episode of yours about it.
Awesome piece of narrative asa always, Jason.
Guess I have shit taste because dear lord I love all of these photos. All of them have a dreamy feel
these photo's look genuinely beautiful I'm shocked.
Watched this on my iPad Pro and the aspect ratio was perfect.
I've been waiting for this video for years!
burning man is where you should go -- your humor and love for photography would be a unique perspective for that event.
I don't know what the hell you just drinking, or what film you talking about. But I will be here. Count every day with you,
That Kardashian line was just *chef's kiss*
You should check out the cheap-ish folding 120 cameras like the mamiya 6 automat.
"what you're gaining in weight savings you're losing in street cred" 😂
Every single grainydays video is a banger. But we all know this.
Loving the 4:3 format
I didn't watch shitty 4:3 TV my entire childhood so y'all could start thinking it's cool *grumble-grumble get off my lawn you whipper-snappers* /s
It's funny you said that about paintings and blur, and showed francis bacon. Because I love Bacon and I love the holga and diana looks 😂
I so much love your videos, your fantastic kind of humour and your witty language. And actually those photo are not bad at all, pretty much the best you can get out of a Holga.
Finally Baxter makes an appearance on HIS channel!
Shoutouts to whoever's idea it was to build that pier at that angle.
If you're in one of the chosen special regions, you should be chugging the hard mountain dew lol. Honestly though, extreme props for that chug, I'm too old for that shit hahahah
Like the Kardashians 😆 🤣 😂 Savage love it
my jaw dropped at monica lighting the fire
How many frames per second? Is this suitable for sports photography?
Sloth soccer.