Holga Polaroid Instant Film Back
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Manufacturer: HolgaProduct features:
- Polaroid type film back
- Built-in tripod socket
- This film back will accommodate Polaroid T-80 series films as well as 690/669 size films
Digital camera reviews of Holga Polaroid Instant Film Back
Digital camera Review: Great addition to the Holga camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Since the specs on the Amazon isn't really clear about what films this Holgaroid could take, I'm going to post up the complete list here; this list comes from the Holgaroid instruction "booklet" which is merely a 8x11 double sided, photocopied paper with actually well-written easy to follow pictured instructions of how to install and use the back.
Unlike the first version of the back that only takes the 8.3x8.6cm format films, this one takes 8.5x108cm films (like Fuji100c). Here's the complete list of what films the back could take:
8.3x8.6cm formats -- Viva color, Type89, Type88, Type87, Type84, Type82. This format will expose the entire film and you will get a full frame image.
8.5x108cm formats-- FP-100C, FP-100B, FP-3000B, Type690, Studio125i, Type669, Type664, Type663 and Type667. You won't be able to take a full frame image with this format. Approximately 80% of the film will be exposed--this is becuase the film is bigger than the other, smaller format. If you don't use any masks (a little platic piece that came with the Holga camera), you get a little more exposure area.
Fuji films are the easiest to find--many local camera shops still carry them. Polaroid 690,669,664, 663 films are still widely available online and from B&H store in NY.
In terms of the quality you could get with this back--it's a hit or miss. You'll have to play around with it (A LOT) to get used to getting the right exposure. I've only used the back with Fuji FP-100C & B and FP-3000. I am finding that I've had more success taking stills by pressing the shutter a few times. Even with the FP-100s, I get better results if I press the shutter a couple of times (double exposing the film). If I shoot indoors, low light, I use the bulb mode and have the shutter down for about 10-15 seconds, depending on how much light there is, of course. With the 3000 film, I can't take pictures outdoors since it's too sensitive to light--all my shots turned out white. I use in only indoors. I haven't tried Polaroid films since I can't find any where I live.
One thing that I don't like about the back is how the image is not centered on the Fuji film--about a quarter on the right side of the film is black--sure, this effect is a unique character of the back with Fuji films, but I still prefer my exposure to be centered and vignetting to be more even on four corners. Even then, I still love this back for my Holga. It's gratifying and exciting to see the results (especially when you've nailed the correct exposure!).
Updated (August 7, 2009)
I've sent my camera and the back to be modified-- the camera lens will be repositioned, shutter release cable added, and part of the back will be cut out to get fuller and centered exposure to the Fuji films.
Summary of Holga Polaroid Instant Film Back
HOLGAROID IS BACK! This newest version accommodates both T80 series and 669/690 series Polaroid films! Turn your Holga into the most unique instant camera you've ever seen with the new Instant Film Back! It's custom-built to fit both all Holga and Woca cameras, installing easily onto each of them within seconds. It comes with a Polaroid type film back, a mask to hold batteries in place in a Holga 120FN or 120 CFN camera, built-in tripod socket a .3x diopter which adjusts the Holga's film plane to accommodate the Polaroid back and newly designed plastic viewfinder (included). This film back will accommodate Polaroid T-80 series films as well as 690/669 size films. Please Note: T-80 series films result in a full frame image. 690/669 type films images are slightly off center.Film
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