Holga with flipped lens

PiercarloT

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Hi,
Does anybody flipped the lens of a holga?
I tried but i haven't yet shot with it.
Any tips on how to focusing?
Many thanks
 

mooseontheloose

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I haven't, but I'm curious as to your results. Please keep us updated!
 

ChuckP

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To check focus you could try the old trick of Scotch Magic tape put across the film opening in the back. Focus on the tape like a ground glass. Or use a small ground glass or similar plastic piece. If I recall correctly someone on Ebay is selling a Holga focus check ground "glass" for $10.
 
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PiercarloT

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Many thanks ChuckP i just tried yesterday with a scotch magic tape and wow it work.
I'm going to load my Holga with film to check the results.
Thanks
 

bvy

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I've flipped the lens in a Brownie and have gotten interesting results. The Holga seems more fragile to me. I'll be curious to see how you did it what the results look like.
 
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