More Holga luvin’

I thought my latest Holga phase was going to wear-off this week, they normally only last a few days, but I’m into week 3 now…

I’m getting a very pleasing look, or pleasing to me anyway, with Fuji Acros 100 black and white film. I’ve used the built-in flash for most of these as we haven’t seen the sun on the Isle of Man for quite some time now.

I’m scanning all my own stuff now on the Epson V700, which I think is the best thing I’ve purchased in a long time. I still have my negatives developed at the fantastic Peak Imaging in Sheffield.

16 responses to “More Holga luvin’”

Trevor

July 29, 2012 at 10:31 pm

Awesome set!

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  July 29, 2012 at 10:32 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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ktfrek

July 30, 2012 at 1:07 am

These are great! I’m a huge fan of x-process Holga shots, but there’s something so beautiful about the black and white. Going to have to give a BW roll a chance. Thanks for sharing man.

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  July 30, 2012 at 10:20 am
  
  Thanks!
  
  I did try some of the Acros 100 without the flash, but unless you have bright sunlight, you’ll need to shoot 400, I would think.
  
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stevendempsey

July 30, 2012 at 1:56 pm

Hey Phil, is it a night and day difference between the Canon 9000f and the Epson v700? My Hasselblad arrives today and I definitely want to scan my own negs. I figure it’s mostly going to be for places like Flickr and Facebook and if I want to go to print, I’ll pay for a drumscan at that point. So the question is, for computer screen-based photos, is it worth it to spring the extra cash for the Epson?

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  July 30, 2012 at 2:04 pm
  
  I looked at both, but I’m SO glad I went for the V700.
  Out of the box you’ve got the regular Epson software, which is great for mass proofing, and quick. For fine tuning there is Silverfast SE bundled, which is great, but I bought Vuescan. Once you’ve figured-out how Vuescan works, it’s superb.
  
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2. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  July 30, 2012 at 2:07 pm
  
  All these shots are just the basic, auto Epson scans at 800dpi, btw.
  
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stevendempsey

July 30, 2012 at 2:27 pm

Ok, I’m sold. Damn you Kneen, now I have to spend more money.

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  July 30, 2012 at 2:32 pm
  
  Hahaha! Get your wallet out! You’re the forth person I’ve convinced in the last couple of weeks.
  
  To be honest, I paid UK£415 for mine, which I reckon is a bargain.
  
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2. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  July 30, 2012 at 2:33 pm
  
  Which ‘blad did you get?
  
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  1. stevendempsey
    
    July 30, 2012 at 2:34 pm
    
    500c/m
    
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  2. Phil Kneen Photography
    
    July 30, 2012 at 2:40 pm
    
    Nice! I’m looking at another Hasselblad, probably a 500c/m. I had a 503cx, should never have sold it…
    
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stevendempsey

July 30, 2012 at 3:45 pm

Yeah, ain’t never gonna sell mine, even if I have to sell a lung to pay the bills.

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photographybyjoylene

July 30, 2012 at 10:45 pm

I am luvin’ them too!

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onestreetshy

August 3, 2012 at 4:37 pm

I know next to nothing about photography so I look at just the photos/subjects themselves, not knowing the difference between this camera or that… That said, I totally dig your stuff. Some of these particular photos (can I use the word “snapshot” anymore?) remind me of ones my parents have in their old photo albums from the 50’s..

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LightHouseBlues

August 5, 2012 at 2:18 pm

Very nice set indeed! I take a different kind of photos than you, but I also like my Holga more and more each roll I take. Have to tape it with electric tape to not loose the back, and measuring with a little straw to get proper distance for the macro “lenses”….. I really love my Holga too! =)
Have a great Sunday evening!
Marie

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