What film camera should I get?
My digital camera is ruined (buttons won't work), and I'm thinking about getting a new camera.
I don't really have a lot of money to spend, and I prefer a film camera this time. Since it's my senior year of high school, I know that I'll have to start taking lots and lots of photos (trips, parties..), and I really like the creativity involved with film, versus digital photography. I was thinking about getting a Holga 120 GCFN, what do you think?
I have a Holga 120N and it's a pretty good camera to have. Keep in mind that the shutter spring may wear out if you use it ALOT and also 120 film is a bit more pricey (not much) than 35mm film. Also, printing your pictures will be a bit more expensive (also not much) with 120 film because it can't be developed at the 1 hour photo places. However, the quality of 120 film and the unpredictability of the Holga Lomo cameras means that you'll get great quality pictures sometimes with unintended effects. You can also get a 35mm converter for your Holga so you can shoot both 35mm and 120 film. You might want to consider getting a flash for your Holga if your model doesn't already have one as it enables night shots to come out better. I'd also suggest you start off with ISO 400 film if you're not used to taking pictures with film. It's a very forgiving film speed and works well in both day and nighttime settings. Keep in mind that the camera body is made of plastic so it can be a bit cheap feeling but that's part of the appeal, it's also a-lot bigger than you typical digital camera. In addition, the lenses of certain models are made of glass while others are made of plastic (like mine) and these produce different types of effects. All in all it's a pretty great camera to have given that you understand what you're getting and are willing to experiment. Enjoy!
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