HOLGA 120GCFN Black Medium Format Camera with Built-in Flash and Glass Lens

The Holga camera, initially introduced to the Chinese public in 1982, was an inexpensive camera designed for everyday use. Shortly after its introduction, it became an underground artistic phenomenon. Using the Holga is an exercise in breaking free from dependence on technology, precision, and controllability. The sharp center, slight softness at the edges, vignetting, and random light leaks produce dream-like, one-of-a-kind images.

The Holga 120Gcfn, which has the same body and masks as the classic 120N, comes with a built-in flash (no hot shoe) and a glass lens. The built-in flash offers four color filters: white, red, blue, and yellow, making it perfect for daytime fill light, night-time parties, and front-row concert photos. By using different colors with multiple exposures, the possibilities are endless.

The glass lens offers the same edge softness and vignetting as the original plastic lens, but provides added protection against scratches or scuffing. The Holga uses 120 medium format film and offers two film masks: one for 12- 6x6 cm images and another for 16- 6x4.5 cm images. The shutter speeds include a normal setting of 1/100S and a bulb setting that holds the shutter open. The apertures available are sunny at f/11 and shade/flash at f/8.

In addition to the built-in flash with color filters, the Holga 120Gcfn features a standard tripod mount (1/4-20) and comes with a lens cap and a strap. It requires two AA batteries (not included) for operation.

The Holga camera's unique features, such as the sharp center, soft edges, vignetting, and random light leaks, have made it a beloved tool among artists and photographers who seek to create dreamlike, one-of-a-kind images. Its simplicity and lack of dependence on technology have contributed to its underground artistic appeal, allowing users to break free from the constraints of precision and controllability.

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