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lomografix @ 2009-06-14T23:08:00

2009-06-14T15:10:26Z

We will be on a short break from 15th to 19th! Any emails or comments will be replied only on the 20th. Thanks!

Holga: Singapore Tour

2009-05-27T14:40:12Z

Do check out the Holga: Singapore Tour!

June Holiday Spree!

2009-05-21T13:45:58Z

To place your orders, just click on the camera model by the sidebar, click on comment, and place your order using the order format. For holga packages, just type in, for example, Holga 120 GCFN 1st Package, etc. Do state the colours where applicable!

Golden Half Camera Preorder!

2009-05-21T13:15:40Z

Meet Up Timings
Raffles City (Above City Hall MRT) - Friday 6pm
Hougang MRT - Monday 6pm

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Item #1: Disderi 3 Lens
Colour: Golden Half Original
Qty: 1
Price: $85

Total Price in SGD:
$85 + $2 (Postage fee) + $2.30 (Registered Postage) = $89.30

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This is a PRE-ORDER.

Please read the terms and conditions above before ordering.

Pre-order ends 7th June 2009, I have the rights to extend or close the orders early when I meet the quota.

If response is poor, I have the rights to close the pre-order. Refund of money transferred to me will be made.

Please do not withdraw your orders after you have confirmed your order, a fee will be charged if orders have already been shipped over.

Items will take time to be shipped over, please be patient, if you cannot wait, please do not order.

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Fujifilm Instax Mini Film

2009-04-18T06:08:36Z

Fujifilm Instax Mini Films Instock!
Compatible with Fujifilm Instax Mini Polaroid Cameras!
Each box is going for S$11.00!
Fresh films, expires Jan 2011.

Order using the following format below. You can leave your order here under the comments tab or email me using the format.

Terms and Conditions

- Only POSB/DBS transactions are accepted.
- For interbank transactions, please inform me. Will reserve for you until payment received.
- Keep your receipts for reference.
- If you opt for postage, we will not be held responsible for any lost of package.
- We will wrap the package to the best of our ability with bubble wrap before sending out.
- Registered postage is recommended, meet up is highly recommended.
- Goods are non-refundable.
- Goods are non-exchangable.
- Price is non-negotiable.
- Once payment is made, orders will be confirmed. Dead buyers will be blacklisted.
- Contact me through email if you have other questions.
email : lomografixx@gmail.com

Restocked! 26 Packs left!

Meet Up Timings
Raffles City (Above City Hall MRT) - Friday 6pm
Hougang MRT - Monday 6pm

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Item #1: Fujifilm Instax Mini Film
Colour: -
Qty: 5
Price: $55

Total Price in SGD: $55 + $2 + $2.30 (Registered Postage) = $59.30

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Disderi Cameras

2009-04-10T10:56:00Z

Meet Up Timings
Raffles City (Above City Hall MRT) - Friday 6pm
Hougang MRT - Monday 6pm

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Item #1: Disderi 3 Lens
Colour: White & Pink
Qty: 1
Price: $28

Total Price in SGD:
$28 + $2 (Postage fee) + $2.30 (Registered Postage) = $32.30

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Things to take note:

This is a PRE-ORDER.

Please read the terms and conditions above before ordering.

Pre-order ends 7th June 2009, I have the rights to extend or close the orders early when I meet the quota.

If response is poor, I have the rights to close the pre-order. Refund of money transferred to me will be made.

Please do not withdraw your orders after you have confirmed your order, a fee will be charged if orders have already been shipped over.

Items will take time to be shipped over, please be patient, if you cannot wait, please do not order.

Further Questions? Add me on MSN or email me at lomografixx@gmail.com

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Fisheye 2 Preorder

2009-04-10T10:54:17Z

Meet Up Timings
Raffles City (Above City Hall MRT) - Friday 6pm
Hougang MRT - Monday 6pm

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Item #1: Dark Knight Fisheye 2
Colour: Black
Qty: 1
Price: $110

Total Price in SGD:
$110 + $3.50 (Postage fee) + $2.50 (Registered Postage) = $116

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Things to take note:

This is a PRE-ORDER.

Please read the terms and conditions above before ordering.

Pre-order ends 7th June 2009, I have the rights to extend or close the orders early when I meet the quota.

If response is poor, I have the rights to close the pre-order. Refund of money transferred to me will be made.

Please do not withdraw your orders after you have confirmed your order, a fee will be charged if orders have already been shipped over.

Items will take time to be shipped over, please be patient, if you cannot wait, please do not order.

Further Questions? Add me on MSN or email me at lomografixx@gmail.com

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Feedbacks

2009-03-31T12:44:30Z

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Ultra Wide Lens Instock!

2009-03-24T23:57:19Z

Instocks now available! Get yours today! Limited Stocks only! Click for details!

The new White Slim Angel and Black Slim Devil is a new product by Superheadz offering you the same effects as other ULTRA WIDE LENS camera.

It is light and slim and just requires a normal 35mm Film and you're ready to go! Just load and shoot!

Samples taken by Me

You can check out the rest of the set here at my Flickr

White Slim Angel --- S$50
Black Slim Devil --- S$50

BOTH SOLD OUT!!!

Meet Up Timings
Raffles City (Above City Hall MRT) - Friday 6pm
Hougang MRT - Monday 6pm

Payments
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Item #1: White Slim Angel
Colour: White
Qty: 1
Price: $50

Total Price in SGD: $50 + $2 + $2.30 (Registered Postage) = $54.30

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Tutorials

2009-03-20T10:53:00Z

Hope this helps! Cheers!

Loading your Holga 120 Series Camera with a 120 Film.

1) Set the film counter to 12
2) Insert your square mask (If you desire the light leak effect, you can leave this out)
3) Unwrap the film, take off the tape holding it together but make sure it stays tightly wound!
4) Insert the film on the left side
5) Wrap the leader around the spool
6) Wind a few clicks to create tension
7) Wind and look through the red glass, look out for the number 1

Optional Steps

8) Tape your Holga with black tapes to prevent light leaks.
9) *Not shown in video* Rip off small portions of your film box,
fold it and slide it under your film roll and spool to add tension to improve quality.

Unloading your Holga 120 Series Camera

1) Wind on completely
2) Carefully remove the film spool
3) Make sure the film is tightly wound, wind the strip and lick the tab
*Note* Some film have self-adhesive tabs, don't have to lick that
4) Seal the film

Things to take note:
- Unload your film in low light, in case there isn't enough tension around your take up spool, which could create light leaks.
- You could use a changing bag but do take note you should know what you're doing.
- Wind the film tightly, or else you will get light leaks, unless that is your desired effect.
- Label your films. This is a good habit, so you know which films are which and you do not get confused on which are the films that are black and white films or normal negative films.
- Lastly, take your time. There is not hurry, your pictures are safe in the film, just take your time and carry out the steps shown in the video.

Example of a changing bag

Working the Lens

It may be your first time using an analogue camera, so there's much to get used to.

1) Always, always, always make sure you remove the cap before you take a picture!
2) You can see symbols on the holga lens, below is a guide that can help you

3) Always remember your distance from the object and adjust manually from your point of view.
4) The view finder is just a guide and doesn't tell you whether an image is accurate and sharp.

The 'N' Mode and the 'B' Mode

The N Mode basically means that it's in the normal mode. When you press the shutter button, the shutter opens and automatically closes in 1/100 of a second.

The B Mode means 'Bulb' mode. When you press the shutter button, the shutter opens, and however long you hold onto the button, that's the same amount of time the shutter remains opened, allowing light to enter. This is usually used for night photography where the lighting conditions are low and also for long exposure. For even more stability and quality, you can also get the shutter release button to reduce movement of hands when you press the shutter button on the tripod.

*Note* When you use B mode, it is advisable that you use a tripod. If not, slight movements due to your body will cause blurry images. Unless you wanted such an effect.

Normal Mode
Bulb Mode

Getting the best effects from your camera

Choosing the right films and an estimate calculating of exposure

- Films are categorised into different ISO. They are also called film speed. Film speed is a measurement of a photographic film's sensitivity to light. A normal film will be rated at ISO 100. A film rated at ISO 200 will give a proper exposure with only half the amount of light compared to the ISO 100 film, enabling you to shoot in lower light or with a smaller aperture or faster shutter speed.
- Some recommended ISO would be 100-200 for bright, sunny conditions and 400 for over-cast cloudy days or low light conditions.
- There are also films such as slide films(positive films used for cross processing), black and white films, red scale films, infra-red films.

Below is a general guide,

Use 100 ISO in very bright sunshine, or use a flash
Use 200 ISO in bright sunshine, or slightly cloudy conditions
Use 400 ISO in overcast conditions, where there are no shadows
Use 800 ISO for sunsets or brightly lit indoor scenes
Use 1600 ISO indoors in reasonably well lit conditions
Use 3200 ISO in pubs/clubs/museums where light is lower and flash is prohibited

*Note* Each increase in film speed gives you an extra stop of light, but also increases the amount of film grain on your negatives. Do a more thorough research and learn more about ISO, shutter speed, aperture and depth of field to get more out of your Holga.

Tripods and Shutter Release cable

- Tripods and shutter release cables are useful when you are shooting on Bulb mode to get sharp and accurate results.
- It is also used when taking Long Exposure shots.

Practice, practice and practice

- Practice makes perfect. The only way you want to get the desired effects from your Holga is to keep shooting. Once you get the hang of the technical aspect of using a Holga, you'll start to dwell into the the world of Lomography where infinite and unexpected results starts getting you more and more interested!

Maintainance

- Clean your lens and always put the lens cover back when not in use. To clean the lens, use a cotton bud and gently clean and dust off the dirt that's been trapped on the lens. For all you know, it may the problem to your blurry images!
- Bought extra films and left it unused? Place them in a refrigerater to keep your films in good conditions.
- Expired films? No problem! You can still use expired films, and you'll never know when you'll fall in love with the kind of effect it gives.

Joining Forums and form a Lomo group

- The best way to learn is to hear it from the pros, join a forum to learn more, start a thread or join one and gain much more knowledge and learn what you're doing wrong. One good forum for lomographers would be Lomotion Singapore. Creating an account is free and you can post your pictures on the forums to get tips from pros and know what you're doing wrong. But do read the rules before posting!
- You can also form a group with friends or other Lomographers and go for an outing to improve your Lomography skills and at the same time having a good time catching up and experiencing something different!

Credits to Square Frog
Credits to Go Holga

More to come.

Blackbird, Fly Pre-order #2

2009-03-17T14:28:43Z

Preorder is CLOSED! Join our mailing list or bookmark this page to join the next spree!

3 Different Kinds of Format!

Techniques of using the Blackbird, Fly!

Picture descriptions for format and techniques are taken from
Superheadz Blackbird, Fly

Model		Price (SGD)
Blackbird, Fly (Black)		$185
Blackbird, Fly (White)		$190
Blackbird, Fly (Orange)		$190
Blackbird, Fly (Orange-Red)		$190
Blackbird, Fly (Blue)		$190
Blackbird, Fly (Yellow)		$190

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Item #1: Blackbird fly

Colour: Black

Qty: 1

Price: $185

Total Price in SGD: $185

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Things to take note:

This is a PRE-ORDER. A minimum order will be collected before I proceed to liase with the supplier.

Please read the terms and conditions above before ordering.

Pre-order ends 7th June 2009, I have the rights to extend or close the orders early when I meet the quota.

If response is poor, I have the rights to close the pre-order. Refund of money transferred to me will be made.

Please do not withdraw your orders after you have confirmed your order, a fee will be charged if orders have already been shipped over.

Items will take time to be shipped over, please be patient, if you cannot wait, please do not order.

Further Questions? Add me on MSN or email me at lomografixx@gmail.com

Lomography

2009-03-06T15:10:58Z

Pictures are from Flickr Holga Group

Lomography

Lomography emphasizes casual, snapshot photography. Characteristics such as over - saturated colors, off-kilter exposure, blurring, "happy accidents," and alternative film processing are often considered part of the "Lomographic Technique."

Users are encouraged to take a lighthearted approach to their photography, and use these techniques to document everyday life.

Some of the brands marketed are Lomo LC-A, Diana, Holga, Holga 35mm, Fisheye, Fisheye2.

Most Lomographic cameras are designed to produce a single photographic effect. For example, the Lomography Fisheye camera features a built-in wide angle lens, and shoots fisheye-distorted photos. Its' light weight also makes it possible for people to bring it along wherever they go and to capture random moments of their lives to be documented in personal scrapbooks or on blogs/personal websites. It is a light-hearted form of photography as compared to professional photography per say, which appeals to people of all ages who are just looking for some much deserved fun!

"Following the 10 golden rules of Lomography, lomographers shoot as many impossible pictures as possible in the most impossible of situations from the most impossible of positions. These lomographs are put together to make up vast walls of pictures with tens of thousands of images shot by what are often hundreds of individual lomographers, and then exhibited all over the world."

- from Lomography.com

1. take your camera everywhere you go
2. use it anytime, day and night
3. lomography is not an interference in your life, but part of it
4. try the shot from the hip
5. approach the objects of your lomographic desire as close as possible
6. don't think
7. be fast
8. you don't have to know beforehand what you captured on film
9. afterwards either
10. don't worry about any rules

Cross Process

Pictures by Me.

Cross-processing, is a technique of developing one type of film in other chemicals.
Films used for such results are slide films or positive films.
Cross Process usually results in wild and unpredictable results - colour shifts, high contrast, and other such loveliness. It can add a further level of interest to your images when it compliments your subject matter.

Colour Flash

Pictures by Me.

Simply adjust the filters for your colour flash and snap away!

Fish Eye

Simply attach the fisheye and take lovely pictures!

Fish-eye lenses enable photographers to photograph a distorted 180-degree perspective, offering them a fish eye feel in their pictures.

Long Exposure

Long exposures can often create very dramatic effects in photography. Use a longer than normal exposure to create the impact of your image.

Double Exposure

One of the best things about Holgas is the way the shutter release is independent from the winding mechanism. To do a double exposure, take your first picture, then take another of a different subject before manually winding the film forward.

Multi-exposures work best with simple, contrasting subjects. Try to avoid bright or white light as the risk of over-exposure is greater.

Panorama

There are various ways of producing panoramas, but most involve taking a picture then winding on just enough to let the images overlap.

With the holga panorama adapter, you will get the sprocket effect seen.

Note: All pictures seen here are all taken in best conditions. Practice and practice some more to create your own fabulous pictures!

Questions?

2009-03-06T07:58:46Z

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2009-03-05T19:59:12Z

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Holga Pre-order #3

2009-03-05T14:37:17Z

Short forms of different models

N: Normal, no built in flash, plastic lens
GN: Normal, no built in flash, glass lens
GFN: Normal, built in flash, glass lens
GCFN: Normal, built in colour flash, glass lens

Model		Price (SGD) (FOR MEET UP)
Holga 120 N (Black)		$55
Holga 120 GN (Black)		$60
Holga 120 GCFN (Black)		$80
Holga 120 GCFN (Purple)		$95
Holga 120 GCFN (Blue)		$95
Holga 120 GCFN (Camou)		$95
Holga 120 GCFN (Black & Silver)		$90
Holga 120 GCFN (Silver)		$95
Holga 120 GCFN (Yellow)		$95
Holga 120 GCFN (White)		$100
Holga 120 GCFN (Pink + Gift Set)		$105
Holga 120 GCFN (Olympics - Red & White Hard Box Edition)		$110
Holga 135 BC(Black)		$75
Holga 135 BC(White)		$90
Normal 35mm Adapter		$19
Panorama 35mm Adapter		$19
Holga Multicolor Flash 12MFC		$30
Holga Normal Flash 12MF		$28
Holga FEL 120 Fisheye Lens		$55
Holga FEL 135 Fisheye Lens		$55
Holga 12" Shutter Release Set		$30

Meet Up Timings
Raffles City (Above City Hall MRT) - Friday 6pm
Hougang MRT - Monday 6pm

Payments
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Item #1: Holga 120 GCFN

Colour: Black

Qty: 1

Price: $80

Total Price in SGD: $80 + $2 (Postage Packaging) + $2.30 (Registered Postage) = $84.30

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Things to take note:

This is a PRE-ORDER.

You will be notified when products are sent out if you opt for postage.

Please read the terms and conditions before ordering.

Pre-order ends 7th June 2009, I have the rights to extend or close the orders early when I meet the quota.

If response is poor, I have the rights to close the pre-order. Refund of money transferred to me will be made.

Please do not withdraw your orders after you have confirmed your order, a fee will be charged if orders have already been shipped over.

Items will take time to be shipped over, please be patient, if you cannot wait, please do not order.

Further Questions? Add me on MSN or email me at lomografixx@gmail.com