35mm film in Holga.

I just got a Holga and want to try 35mm film in it. I saw a website with a pictue of the film in the camera

and it looked like there were pieces of foam holding the film in. What size do I need to make the foam?

Also, should I tape the camera up when I use 35mm in it?

http://www.holgamods.com/mods/order/tips1/tips1.html#35mm

 

 

http://www.theverb.com/holga/modification.htm

The spacer is not critical. The size will depend somewhat upon the qualities of the foam, ie how soft, stiff, spongy it is. I just put in random pieces, trim it so that the film pulls steady and the material doesn't seem to fall apart. Perhaps a donut shape to accomodate the end that the spindle protrudes will be needed for some material. Naturally, tape the red window. I like the other leaks and reflections so I don't bother to tape otherwise, though each camera may have leaks that are too severe. Wing it or be conservative and tape it. The attached image is 35mm in a Brownie. I have no current 35/holga scans. I don't always use spacers in the 620/other cameras, it often works well without it depending on the physical aspects of the cameras. As for the amount to wind the film... I put a small grease pencil mark on the edge of the film and count the 'clicks' or revolutions of the advance knob to get a rough idea. Close it up and have fun!<div></div>

There is a 35mm film back now. I haven't tried it because I think the 6x6 format looks better and shows more of the holga's uniqueness. It also costs about the same as a new holga!

hey mike,

i use 35 mm film for about 3/4 the rolls i shoot in my holga. i found an easier way than

the foam is simply to stuff paper towels around both sides of the film until it is firmly in

place. then, tape the beginning of the film to the spool so that it winds.

you need to put LOTS of tape over the red back. i used about 4 layers of duct tape just to

make sure, otherwise youll end up with an exposed square on your pictures.

also, keep in mind that you will have to wind about 30 clicks after each picture to avoid

overlapping.

-francesca

Chuk,

 

Thanks for that tip. I had not heard about a consumer product for this, but I see a few on ebay ( http://lnk.nu/cgi.ebay.com/9m4 ).

 

Mike,

 

You might find this guide useful:

 

http://lnk.nu/zinkwazi.com/9m5.php

Check my Holga gallery to look at one I did with 35mm film.

It's a fun technique!

Good Luck!

Brian

Thanks for all the tips. I shot a couple of rolls and was really happy with what came out. The

next step is to get a scanner that can scan them in. I stuffed foam in to hold the film and it

worked great, I like the paper towel idea, I'm going to try that this weekend.