How do i get a holga 35mm image on my computer?

Question

one like this

http://squarefrog.co.uk/img/thumbs/35mm-ex2_tn.jpg

i'm confused as to how it works

is that how a print turns out with 35mm in holga

or are they scanning a contact sheet?

Answer 1

Loading 35mm Film Into Your Holga

Step1

Slide down the metal clamps on either side of the Holga and remove the back cover.

Step2

If the 6x4 frame mask is in the camera, remove it.

Step3

Place a strip of opaque tape on the plastic runners on either side of the film exposure area. This will help to minimize scratches on your negatives.

Step4

Remove the take-up spool to the right of the film compartment. Wrap some rubber bands around both ends of the spool until there is a slot approximately 1.35 inches in length in the middle.

Step5

Take the film leader from your roll of 35mm film and stick it into the customized slot of the take-up spool. If you have trouble keeping the leader from slipping, secure it with a piece of tape. Wrap the film around the spool a few times, making sure to keep the film wound tight.

Step6

Place the take-up spool back into the compartment on the right.

Step7

Take your two chunks of foam and place them in the top and bottom of the film compartment on the left. Wedge the roll of 35mm film between the foam pieces. Make sure that the fit is snug and the film cannot move. Also make sure that your film is running straight across to the take-up compartment.

Step8

Tape the flat piece of soft foam over the roll of film for extra security.

Step9

Rip a small piece of cardboard off of your film box and wedge it under the take-up spool for extra security.

Step10

Use enough opaque tape to entirely cover the red exposure count window on the back of your Holga. The exposure counter is for use with 120 film, which has a paper backing. As 35mm film does not have paper backing, leaving the exposure counter uncovered would only serve to constantly expose your film to light, essentially ruining the roll.

Step11

Replace the Holga's back cover and secure with the metal clamps. Secure the clamps with tape if you feel it necessary.

Taking 35mm Pictures With Your Holga

Step1

Keep in mind that 35mm film is thinner than the original format. Looking in your viewfinder, take off about 20% from the top and bottom of the shot to get a better idea of what the film will capture.

Step2

Advance the film after each shot using the rule of 34. After each shot, turn the film advance k**b until you've reached 34 clicks. This prevents your pictures from overlapping.

Step3

Shoot until you cannot advance the roll of film further. Keep the film inside the Holga until you are ready for the unloading process. As the film must be unloaded in complete darkness, it is important that you keep your Holga closed!

Unloading the 35mm Film From Your Holga

Step1

Take your Holga into a completely dark area such as a closet. Remove the back cover.

Step2

Pull the film cartridge out of the camera, being careful to not touch the film. Carefully remove the take-up spool from the right compartment.

Step3

Rewind the film by turning the small k**b at the top of the film cartridge. Let the take-up spool hang. Turn the k**b all of the film is inside the cartridge.  

Answer 2

They are getting the film processed, but not cut. Then, at home, the film gets scanned into the computer, probably with a scanner like the Epson v500, which can handle 120 film.

Unfortunately, most 1-hour lab processors have no way with dealing with the odd sized negative you end up with when you shoot 35mm in a Holga 120.

If you wanted a print from that negative, you would have to go for digital output, or take it to a pro lab, that can deal with the odd sized negative.