Understanding the Holga Lomo toy camera model prefixes
The holga models have a number of prefixes which can be confusing at times, so it is useful to take a look and review all of that mumbo jumbo to see what do they actually mean.There are 2 basic models, the Holga 120 and Holga 135.
120: this is the standard camera which uses 120mm film
135: this is a variant that uses the 35mm film
There are large number of prefixes behind this standard model naming. Hence, you will always see the model as "120 XXX" or "135 XXX"
S: This means that this is the orignal version of the holga
N: This is the updated basic model. There is no inbuilt flash.
G: Instead of a plastic lens, you get a glass lens.
F: There is an inbuilt flash.
C: There are color gel filters built in (4 colors of red, blue, yellow, white)
WPC: Wide pinhole version of the 120N
TLR: Twin lens reflex
BC: Picutres taken would have the black coners. This is the characteristic vignetting effect of holga shots.
These various prefixes can be combined to give a model like 120GCFN, which means a standar model that uses 120mm film with glass lens, color gel filters and with built in flash. Simple?
Have fun with your Holgas!