Re: Holga with Color Flash?
I'll echo what jayavant said. I've got one w/ the color wheel flash and it works great! I think the guide number of the flash is maybe 20, so it's not that powerful. You're not going to light arenas with it, but for what it does, it works well. I'd recommend it, particularly if you like the whole Holga/PlasticCam idea. They're fun to play with and definitely produce some good results. I just can't put my hands on any of the images I've shot with mine right now, though, or I'd post some to go w/ jayavant's. But, like was said above, for $40, can't hardly go wrong. The only problem I've ever found doesn't really relate to the camera. It's tough getting the film processed, unless you are in or within easy driving distance of a larger community. When I lived in Texas, I could get film processed at the local Walgreens turned CVS Pharmacy minilab (Yeah, I know!!?!). Around here, have to send it off and it takes anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks to get anything back. Unless you're shooting black and white and processing yourself (but why have a color gelled flash, then?). Anyway, I'm just rambling, now.
Bottom line, get the camera if you want to play. I think you'll enjoy it.
Brosig
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