What To Take On A Day Out With Your Holga

What do you usually take on a day out with your Holga? Did you forget something or wish you had taken certain items with you.

This post will be useful to those trying to see what you need for a day out, and useful for those that just need a recap!

Here is a list of things that I recommend you take on a serious days shooting, with your Holga.

1. Your Holga

Ok lets get the dumb one out of the way first. If you want a good day out with your Holga then you are going to need to take it with you. Simple.

2. A Spare Camera

Don't be caught out by something going wrong with your Holga. If you have a spare camera then at least the day isn't a complete waste of time. I find that I like to take a few cameras out with me, just to mix stuff around.

3. Elastic Bands

Elastic bands are useful for things like keeping the back of your Holga on. Take a few spares. I usually use them to tape all my films together as well, as they can often get lost in the depths of your bag. They always seem to come in handy these little treats!

4. Electrical Tape

A must have on any adventure is spare tape. Sometimes tape can lose its stickyness if its rolling around in your bag, or when you change film. Take some spare tape so you can keep everything working right.

5. Batteries

If you are using one of the Holga cameras that needs a set of batteries then take a spare set with you. Its probably one of the worst things to get caught up on, because its so simple to avoid with a little bit of preparation. I recommend having a pack that just permanently lives in your camera bag.

6. Spare Film

You don't need to be a generous to work out that you need spare film on a day out shooting. From my experience its better to take more than enough than not enough at all. Pack generously and include a range of different films. It would be no good if a carnival suddenly started near you and you only had black and white film would it ^_^.

7. Rucksack

If you've not already got one, then get yourself a decent lightweight rucksack. I recommend somewhere between 15 and 20 litres. Any bigger is a bit bulky and can be annoying. If you are expecting rain, line your bag with a plastic bag. Even if it says its waterproof, don't be fooled. A little extra protection can go a long long way!

8. Dark Bag

Dark bags can be packed down really tight, and are very useful for loading and unloading film in direct sunlight. On a day out you are going to have to change your film at least once, and a dark bag is the safest way to do it. Its not essential but if it fits then take it.

9. Tripod

A tripod is always a useful accessory to have with you and there is now little excuse not to have one with all the different types that are on the market. The Joby Gorrilapod comes highly recommended and does an excellent job of the feather-light Holga. Its very conveniently sized and extremely flexible too. Take it with you and shoot long into the night time.

10. Anything Else That Fits

If you have any space left over in your bag then make sure you cram in some interesting accessories. Its always fun to have something to play around with when you are out and about. Take filers, flashes and masks to make your day out all the more fun!

If you can think of any others that I may have missed then please leave them in a comment below. I love to hear your suggestions!

Thanks again for reading.

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