What the Holga?

Do you ever miss taking pictures with film? I don't very often, but every once in a while I enjoy breaking out the 35mm and shooting a roll or two. You know, just for geewizzie. A couple of weeks ago I was on Flickr and saw some pretty interesting photos from a photographer using a Holga. A what? A HOLGA! It's this ultra expensive, super high tech medium format camera. OK, I lied. It costs $20 and is about as high tech as my hat. Literally. It leaks light, has almost no control, and most of your photos will probably end up like crap. Hey... it's a great adventure and you just might end up with some pretty cool (interesting) photos. Well, I bought one about a week ago and a few rolls of film. Talk about fun! I have never shot any medium format film, so that was kind of interesting. Let me tell you, the Internet is awesome. Just Google anything and you get an instant answer to your question. So I read all about using a Holga, adding tape to block out light leaks, and winding medium format film. Sweet! I shot two rolls, 24 shots. Ha ha. 24 SHOTS! Please. I rattle off that many photos in less than 3 seconds with my Nikon. Did I mention that the Holga is completely manual? Well... kind of. It doesn't really have any controls to set. One shutter speed, two apertures, and four focal distances. No focusing? Come on, you can't have everything. Buy one. You will love it. I got my photos back from the lab today and am pleasantly surprised. I guess I didn't know what to expect because you hear so many horror stories online. Whatever. I had a blast and can't wait to go out and shoot my Holga some more.