holga lens fore canon

[canonboy]

Hi guys , I have just seen a holga lens on ebay that fits a canon with a canon mount[but no contacts or focus ] for approx $20.00- has anyone got one of these or heard anything about them?
Canonboy

[Tannin]

Errr... what would be the point?

[andylo]

Toy camera/pin hold camera effect. Plus you can use the creative filter produced by Holga.

There are other alternatives to create the effect....
i.e.
http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/a...s_pinhole.html

And for the Holga filters, there nothing cannot be done in Photoshop.

Having say that - if you buy the Holga stuff from ebay etc, it really isn't that expensive. And if you are into those Lomo style photos/low key photos, it's quite handy and very minimal work in post process... if any.

[Ms Monny]

I've got a Holga camera that I use and I love the low-key, lomo style photos. If you can afford to part with the small amount of money, then go for it. Nothing to lose but $20!! You never know, you may just end up creating some amazing wild images

[andylo]

1 word of advise thu - avoid to use the Holga lens in a dirty, dusty area where wind's blowing hard! The lens has no glass elements, just a hole! Which means anything floating in the air have a good chance to get onto your sensor thru the tiny, tiny little hole.

[canonboy]

Thanks for your replies, I'm not one to use photoshop too much, so any in camera stuff I can do is a bonus in my opinion.
As Ms Monny says it is only $20 !!!! If I get it , I will post some pics .
Thanks again.
Canonboy.