Under Water Hack For Holga Camera

Because there is so little technology inside a Holga camera, and because they are so cheap to buy, hacking them is a must!

The underwater hack is simple and risk free because of the reasons mentioned above. It will allow you to take your Holga into the sea or your private swimming pool and get some really dreamy underwater shots.

Here is how to do it.

1. Get The Ingredients

You will need a plastic bag (I've used a freezer bag), some tape and an elastic band.

2. Pop The Holga Inside

Pop the Holga inside the bag after making sure there are no holes in it. You don't want to let any water in remember!

3. Place Elastic Band Around Lens

This will help to keep it tight over the lens and make the photographs you take as clear as possible. If you don't do this you could get crease marks in front of the camera which will transfer onto the photo.

4. Tape It Up

Wrap all the excess together to improve its water resistant qualities and slap a bit of tape on it to keep it safe.

5. Go Shoot

I've never actually done this mod and taken pictures...because I live in England. The weather is far too cold to go in the sea and I'd probably get arrested if I took it in a swimming pool!

When you are happy its all water tight, go and see what results you can get underwater.

This is a great simple hack that will bring some surprisingly good results. Here are some examples I found on Flickr:

Labels: Hacks, Under Water