chrissy_hespen Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 I just purchased a Rollfim 6x6/645 camera off ebay, brand new, never used. Has anyone had any experience w/ such a camera? Just wondering what results I should expect. I use a Rolleicord now, and I came across this camera online and just decided what the hell and purchased it. Any feedback welcome! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygzr Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Never heard of such a beast, at least by that name. Is it made from plastic, and cost about $20? Maybe it's a Holga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johannes_geenen Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 "Rollfilm" is just the german word for medium format films, nothing else. I suspect "Rollfim" is just a mistake.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich815 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 It's a Holga 120SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich815 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 B&H has them for $19.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc1 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 just wondering,, do these actually work (take pics)?? Chrissy, put a roll and shoot,have it processed, then please post some here. i'm just interested, would be a good Bday gift for a pro phtg friend,assuming it would really take pictures. (no pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew in Austin Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 <p>The only roll film camera that I know of that fits this description is a Seagull 203 with range-finder focusing. It had two swinging doors on the film plane to convert the camera from a 6x6 to a 645 format. Definitely, several steps above the humble Holga, but not quite a Super Ikonta.</p> <p>It can be viewed at <a href="http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/sg/">http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/sg/</a>.</p> Best Regards - Andrew in Austin, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich815 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Go to eB-y and do a search on "rollfilm" and a few auctions come up. One person is selling multi-item auctions of them for $24.99, about $5.00 more than you can get them online a few places elsewhere. They are Holgas. It even says they are Holga 120SF cameras at the end of the auction description. <p>Funny thing is the auction starts it's description with "BUY FROM THE USA! SUPPORT THE USA ECONOMY!" and I highly doubt these molded plastic things are USA-made even though he seems to imply so. Most likely China. Probably gets them wholesale for $10.00. I imagine they cost $3.00 or so to make. That's why they give "dreamy" images (according to the auction). Nice euphemism for soft, vignetted results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r s Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Chrissy to answer your question "what results I should expect" you should expect;<br> * soft/blurry edger - only the center will be close to being in focus,<br> * heavy vignetting at the edges,<br> * light leaks,<br> * a lot of fun.<br> <br><br> Here is an example my wife took a few weeks ago using a Holga: <br> <br> </blockquote> <hr width=300><blockquote>Alice's Garden: <br> <center> <img src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display? photo_id=1631643&size=lg"> </center><br><br> </blockquote> <br> <br> Check out www.holgamods.com for hints and tips on how to get the most out of your Holga - have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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