The black 120FN Medium Format Camera from Holga is a great way to enter the world of medium format, and can yield very interesting results. Its 60mm f/8 lens is ideal for creating the pictures Holgas are known for; soft and dreamy, with a slightly wide perspective and a distinct vignetting at the corners of the image.
This version of the Holga includes a built-in flash, which allows you to add some light to images where needed for more creative control. To use the flash you will need 2 AA batteries. A window on the back allows you to read the number of exposures you have taken. On 120 film you get twelve 6x6 images per roll or sixteen 6x4.5 images per roll. A lens cap and strap are included with the 120FN.
Uses 120 Medium Format Film
60mm f/8 Plastic Lens
Shoot Either 6x6 or 6x4.5
Tripod Mount
Built-In Flash
Uses 2 AA Batteries
Lens Cap and Strap Included
Medium Format
Medium format refers to the size of your roll of film (or if you’re talking digital, it’s the size of the camera sensor). It really just means that you are shooting on a bigger piece of film than you do with a 35mm camera. The increased size of medium format film means a much larger negative. This will give you finer details and less grain.
Choosing your Right Medium Format Camera
Twin Lens Reflex (TLRS)
TLRs use two objective lens of the same focal length. The photographic objective lens is the one that is used to take the picture. The other lens, called the view lens, is connected to the viewfinder. Most TLRs are fixed focal length, and the more expensive models may incorporate a rudimentary room function. Most TLRs use a leaf shutter system, resulting in high speeds, quiet operation and low shutter vibration. There are also close-up, wide angle and telephoto adapters for TLRs.
Some popular TLRS cameras are: Yashica MAT-124G, Rolleiflex 2.8F, Minolta Autocord and Mamiya C330
Rangefinder
Rangefinder cameras are medium format cameras with a range finder. This negates the waistline, viewing that most TLRs carry. They are also much smaller than TLRs, and allow for easier point and shoot photographs. They tend to have limited focusing ranges, and do not have lenses larger than 180mm or 200mm. Rangefinders are quieter and easier to focus in dim light. They are mostly fixed lens models, but higher range models also provide for interchangeability.
Some popular rangefinder cameras are: Fujica G690, Mamiya 6/7, Bronica RF645, Norita 66 and Pentax 67
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