Holga and Diana F+

<p>Hi! I've seen some threads here about what is better - Holga or the Diana F+.</p>

<p>I have a Holga(with the color flash) and I use the original 120 film for it. I am very happy with the Holga and have gotten a big interest in analogue cameras.</p>

<p>My question is: is there any point in purchasing a Diana f+ too? or are the cameras so alike that it would be a waste of money? by alike I mean: are the effect quite alike?(though every Holga produces different images)</p>

<p>I was thinking about the remake-Diana that Lomography produces.</p>

<p>With the 120 film-Diana f+ you can use different lenses, but is it worth to buy for this? or just buy a completely different camera like a fish-eye camera?</p>

<p>I was also thinking about the little Diana F+ camera which you cannot use other lenses with but it uses 35mm film. I was thinking that the 35mm film is a bit cheaper to buy and develop, but will the cool effects you get when you use 120 film disappear?</p>

<p>In time the only photo-place in town that develop 120-film might stop, so maybe it's wise to have a 35mm camera too?</p>

<p>Or does someone have a recommandation for another good analogue camera?</p>

<p>Sorry for a lot of questions at the same time :)</p>

<p>- Ingvild</p>

<p>If you like toy cameras and the results then that is up to you. I like my Holga and I even have 3 other lenses to fit on it for fun.<br>

I just never thought I needed another MF toy as I already have a Lubbitel and I figure those 2 were enough though I pick up 35mm toy cameras all the time.</p>

<p> Every 35mm toy has it's own quirks and getting one because Bubba Joe got these results with his does not mean you will also.<br>

Recent results with a 35mm Kalamar 35-55mm zoom that I payed 99 cents for.<br>

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jokerphotography/sets/72157625833658282/</p>

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<p>Looks to me like they are basically the same camera, but I only own a Holga. You might have more fun playing with an old 6x6 folder or another antique. Lots of cool old cameras out there. I always wanted a box camera myself. </p>

<p>Ya Rob I have a shelf full of box cameras and take them out from time to time.</p>

<p>Ansco Shur Shot Jr. Outdated Porta VC<br>

<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/4145206675_49b7459eac_z.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="640" /></p>

<p>I had a few vintage 1960s Dianas (basically same build as the new ones) that I used a few times, but the unpredictable exposure and light leaks were less than charming. More often than not, they ruined what would have been good shots.</p>

<p>I bought a LC-A+ with instant back instead :)</p>

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<p>Or does someone have a recommandation for another good analogue camera?</p>

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<p>A Hasselblad 503CW and any of the Zeiss lenses.</p>

<p>I think the greatest asset of the new Diana F+ is the pinhole option. Othervise I'd go with modifying your Holga for more interesting effects.</p>

<p>I have both Diana F+ and Holga and I think unmodified cameras they're pretty much the same in terms of image quality (if such word can be used with these cameras). Holga seems more durable and it doesn't have film advancing problems I have with Diana F+ in very cold days (I think the problem is that extreme cold shrinks different plasitics differently making the winder know VERY stiff).</p>

<p>Here are three example photos:</p>

<p><a href=" F+</a><br>

<a href="http://holga-blog.blogspot.com/2007/10/countryside.html">An unmodifed Holga</a> (sorry about the small size)<br>

<a href="http://holga-blog.blogspot.com/2011/01/im-awake.html">Holga with aperture mode</a> </p>

<p>hello peeps,does anyone know the shutter speed of an original diana, not the f or f+ version</p>

<p>If you get a reasonably priced Diana, buy one. Seems to me that many are overpriced.</p>

<p>I now have a Canon T80 that cost $16.52 plus tax. I haven't tried it yet, but expect it will do just fine.</p>

<p>There are plenty of quality simple cameras out there for very reasonable prices. There are 120 folding and box cameras from many years ago. Some 620 cameras will work off a 120 spool, if you have a 620 take-up spool.</p>

<p>I would expect the uncertainty in shutter speed for Diana is likely large enough that you probably shouldn't ask. </p>