02 February 2006
A reader's guide to links
Just discovered this great resource: the toy camera webring. Mostly focussed on Holgas, Dianas and others. They also state that Lubitels are not toy cameras, which I have to agree with, pretty much. The Lubi works well, when you get it right. On the other hand, it feels like a toy. The site leads to all sorts of Holga-related galleries, websites, tipsheets, etc.
While on the subject of collections of Holgiana, my links collection over there on the left side of the page is well worth a look. The Toy Camera site contains numerous galleries, a forum and some articles (cruel and unusual things to do to your Holga). Some of the galleries are great, while others are so-so.
Digital Sucks is a weirder place, but has some great photos.
Photo.Net and Flickr... Both have great content. Photo.Net tends to be more thoughtful, a bit more "pro"... But they know their cameras and are very helpful. The alternative camera forum is a bit quiet but the classic camera and medium format forums are busy enough and members are very knowledgeable on such things as what bayonet size your Rolleiflex is. Flickr is Flickr - but there are plenty of good Holga and Lubitel shots to look at, as well as some good photography.
These are all in the links as well.
While on the subject of collections of Holgiana, my links collection over there on the left side of the page is well worth a look. The Toy Camera site contains numerous galleries, a forum and some articles (cruel and unusual things to do to your Holga). Some of the galleries are great, while others are so-so.
Digital Sucks is a weirder place, but has some great photos.
Photo.Net and Flickr... Both have great content. Photo.Net tends to be more thoughtful, a bit more "pro"... But they know their cameras and are very helpful. The alternative camera forum is a bit quiet but the classic camera and medium format forums are busy enough and members are very knowledgeable on such things as what bayonet size your Rolleiflex is. Flickr is Flickr - but there are plenty of good Holga and Lubitel shots to look at, as well as some good photography.
These are all in the links as well.
# posted by Joe Tarrant @ Thursday, February 02, 2006 
