How to Take Panoramic Photos With a Holga 120 Camera
Panoramic photography is a special technique which requires specific equipment and software. The basic purpose of this technique is to capture images with an elongated view. A few photographers also call it as ‘Wide Format Photography’.
Taking panoramic photos is an interesting hobby, but it cannot be done without special equipment, which is expensive, and not everybody can afford it. Even if you have the equipment, a lot of practise is required to attain perfection.
One of the good cameras through which you can capture a good quality panoramic photo is a Holga 120 camera. This camera is one of the only few devices which support the panoramic photography, and is gradually making its way into the camera market.
The procedure of taking these photographs with the Holga 120 camera is not very simple though and set of instructions have to be followed to achieve best results. These guidelines have been detailed in this article.
Things Required:
– Holga 120 Camera
– 1 Roll 120 film (brand and film speed are optional)
Instructions
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You need to take a series of images to create a panoramic photo. The first image is the most important one. Capture the first picture very carefully. It should essentially be the start of your panoramic photo.
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After taking the first image, turn the film advance knob to prepare your camera for the next image. This knob movement is very important. Although you need to move the film a little forward, you should not go entirely to the next frame.
In order to ensure that the next frame is overlapping the previous one, take notice of the arrow mark on the knob. The best possible way of avoiding an error is to turn the knob after locating the arrow’s tail by using your thumb. Stop turning the knob when the arrow reaches the tail’s last location. -
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It is the time to take the next image. Just pan your camera a little to capture the area next to the first fame. It is important to keep the camera at the same height and distance for all the images. Therefore, it is always best to use a tripod, because the awkward movement of your hands could disturb the entire image.
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Take shots from left to right. Repeat the first three steps to take more images to complete your panoramic photo.
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