Great book for Holga users | Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity

Excellent resource for the non-digital photographer | Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity | Michelle Bates

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	• Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity Michelle Bates Focal Press, 2006 - 240 pages average customer review:based on 13 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

invasion of the plastic cameras

this book is an outstanding introduction to anyone just getting into the toy camera experience. while i have been able to find much of the information in this book in other places on the web, it is great to have a consolidated, concise reference on the joys of toy cameras. this book mainly focuses on the holga but there are homages to the other great toy cameras in history, the diana for example. if you like plastic cameras, or are interested in getting to know them better, then BUY THIS BOOK!

Great book for Holga users

I bought this book because I own a couple of toy cameras. I have a Holga that I didn't use often and I thought the book might have something in it to inspire me to use it more. I found the book excellent for new users of toy cameras. It has all the information that you need to start using a Holga. I also like learning about the origins of the toy cameras. The book is easy to read. The pictures are excellent and it's also good that the book includes short background information about the photographers. I've shown the book to some of my friends and they loved it, too.

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Excellent resource for the non-digital photographer

As someone who has been involved with digital photography for over 10 years, I first became curious about 'plastic' cameras after seeing an exhibition of the author's work a few years ago. The images were hauntingly beautiful and I was surprised to find out they were completely un-touched by any digital process. Holgas, one of the models that form the centerpiece of this book, can produce a variety of images depending on how they are set up, or in some cases, not set up.

Michelle's book is fun to read and offers many tips, tricks and techniques for the amateur and seasoned photographer alike. I disagree with the reviewer who described the images in the book as too 'artsy fartsy'. I feel they appropriately serve to illustrate the techniques discussed and are a good overview of contemporary artists using 'plastic' cameras.

This is a great title for the curious. I'm now inspired to attempt some panoramas and double exposures as described in the book.

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Could this book be as good as everyone says it is?

Most books either inspire, through the wonderful work of other photograpers, or are how-tos. This book is both.

However, you must be familiar with cameras that use good old-fashioned FILM to use it. I can't imagine using the how-to section of this book if you've never used anything but a digital camera. On the other hand, there is a little bit of info at the end of the book on computer scanning and pixels that goes right over my head. (I'll study up on it.)

But here it is: When my cameras were stolen a few years ago, I wasn't concerned about replacing the Olympus. It devastated me to lose my toy Dories. I bought another for a lot more than $5.

Read Toy Cameras. Buy a toy camera. You'll never go back to "the real thing" again.

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A reference and manual.

Michelle Bates has the experience and expertise to give an overall review of the Holga, Diana and others. The book contains an extensive collect of works by major toy camera artists and an explaination of their methods.
There is an interesting history of the Holga and several chapters demonstrating the use and modification of our favorite piece of plastic. Film selection and processing is also discussed.
If you are a Holga or Diana user or are considering purchasing one, then this is the book for you. Read it once, refer to it often, it's that good.
It's also well bound and excellently printed.
Well done, Ms. Bates

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"PLASTIC CAMERAS: TOYING WITH CREATIVITY" is the first complete guide to the world of toy camera photography! Join Michelle Bates on a romp through the exciting world of plastic camera. Fromthe history of their use, to the latest in exhibtions and resources, featuring the work of 33 world-class photographers working in all genres of photography. Also including extensive how-to information to get you started and keep you going into advanced techniques and camera modifications. "Plastic Cameras" introduces you to the Holga camera, as well as the Diana, Lensbaby, Action Sampler and more!

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