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Holga 120 GFN

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

The Holga 120 GFN is a plastic camera for medium format. The difference to the Holga 120 N is that the lens is not made of plastic, but of glass and that it does not have a hot shoe, but a built-in flash.

The lens of the Holga 120 GFN is fixed. The focal length is fixed and is 60 mm. The widest aperture is f/8. The lens is focused using a four-stage zone focus system. The close focus distance of the lens is 100 cm.

There is a bulb mode for long exposures. There is a built-in flash for low-light photography. Two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*) provide power. This camera also does not lack a thread for a tripod.

Films for the Holga 120 GFN

Roll films are exposed in the Holga 120 GFN. The production of 120 films has not been finished yet and you can still find them. One possibility for B&W images is the Ilford Delta 100*. A possible film for color images is the Lomography Color Negative 100 120*. The black and white film must be processed in a special black and white developer. The Lomo film, on the other hand, can be processed by most photo labs without any problems.

The negatives are produced in 6x6 format. With this film format, one roll of film has room for twelve exposures. With the 6x4.5 mask, sixteen images fit on a 120 film.

There is a small window on the back. In this window, you can see the current number of frames. With the 6x4.5 mask, you have to set the slider to 16, otherwise the spacing will not be correct. This is also the case if you do not use a mask with the camera. The film is rewound with a rotary wheel on the top of the camera. At the end of the roll you have to wind a little bit, then you can take out the film. Rewinding, as with the 35mm format, is not necessary.

Technical Specifications

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Property Specification
Film format 120 / Medium Format
Lens type Fixed lens
Focal Length 60 mm
Maximum Aperture f/8
Minimum Focus Distance 100 cm / 3.28 ft
Flash Built-in flash
Date Imprinting No
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 GFN

Is the lens made of plastic or glass?

How do I focus the camera?

What kind of film does it use and how many pictures can I take?

Does the camera have a built-in flash?

Can I use a tripod with this camera?

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