Toy
cameras are fun! They are free of polished metals, and multicoated lenses.
Taking a photograph with a toy camera allows the freedom to compose the
photo and without the worry of technology. With limited controls on these
simple devices, you must count on the good lighting to cover the limitations
of the camera.
There
seems to be a resurgence of the use of these simple cameras. There are
many web sites with galleries, photo stories,
and information on getting the most from your toy camera. After seeing
a story on Discovery.com about toy cameras I went in search of my toy
camera. The Holga, a plastic camera import from China is currently one
of the most poplar toy cameras. At the retail price of between $14-$20
the Holga is a real bargain.
Photographers
who have discovered the joy of using these toy cameras have a genuine
desire to exhibit and share their photographic creations. I feel the same
need, so he are some of my "Holga Creations".