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Holga 120 CFN Green

  • Manufacturer Holga
  • Type Viewfinder camera
  • Type of Film 120 / Medium Format
  • Focal Length 60 mm
  • Max Aperture f/8
  • Focus Manual

The Holga 120 CFN Green is a toy camera. The roll film camera was produced by Holga in Asia. It is a green colored model of the plastic camera.

The camera comes with a fixed lens. The focal length is fixed and is 60 mm. The largest aperture is f/8. Manual focus is required with the medium format camera. The Holga 120 CFN Green has four focus levels. The minimum distance to the subject must be 100 cm. Like the body, the lens of the camera is made of plastic.

The exposure is not measured by the camera. The setting options are limited. The Holga comes with a normal shutter speed. There is also a Bulb setting on the Holga 120 CFN Green. For blur-free photos, the medium format camera has a tripod thread.

Aperture settings include sunny and cloudy. The Holga is by no means a fast camera. Therefore, it should be used with sufficient light.

In low light conditions, the built-in flash can be used. The flash comes with built-in set of color filters. According to the instructions, the camera needs two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) to operate the flash.

Films for the Holga 120 CFN Green

Needed for the Holga 120 CFN Green photo films. Used are films for the medium format. This type of films are still produced by some manufacturers. A color film for the medium format camera would be the Fujifilm PRO 400H*. A possible film for black and white images is the Ilford Delta 400*. Both films can be used to make beautiful Lomo images. For really crisp contrasts, a cross-developed slide film is a good choice.

The exposure area of the Holga 120 CFN Green is square (6x6). As a rule, twelve 6x6 images fit on a normal 120 roll film. The photographer has to manually advance to the next image. For this purpose, there is a wheel on the top of the camera. The current number of images can be seen through a window on the back.

Technical Specifications

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Property Specification
Film format 120 / Medium Format
Film Transport Mechanism Rotary knob
Lens type Fixed lens
Focal Length 60 mm
Maximum Aperture f/8
Minimum Focus Distance 100 cm / 3.28 ft
Flash Built-in flash
Tripod Mount Yes
Cable Release Thread No
Self-timer No
Power Supply 2x AA batteries
Manufacturer Holga

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ about the Holga 120 CFN Green

Is the Holga 120 CFN Green camera easy to use, even for beginners?

What kind of lens does this plastic camera have?

How do I take pictures in low light with the green Holga?

What type of film does this toy camera need?

Does this medium format camera have any special features?

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