Holga 6x6 Mask

[winger]

Can you guys post examples of a 6x6 image with another without the mask?

These are with the same version of the Holga that you have, Ari. I took the mask out and haven't had problems with scratches (as far as I've noticed). I do get uneven vignetting, but have tried to modify that by putting black construction paper inside - hasn't quite lined up, yet.

[arigram]

Terrific photographs Bethe!
For one they hardly look like they were made by a dirt cheap plastic toy.
You have convinced me to try without the mask.
I prefer the square anyway and it would great if I didn't have to turn the camera all the time.
Plus the circular vignetting is more cool.
I did order that second Holga from Ebay, but as it was a good price and as one could always use a second Holga (one BW, one color), I don't regret it.

[Valerie]

http://www.apug.org/gallery1/showima...&cutoffdate=-1
http://www.apug.org/gallery1/showima...imageuser=7366

Ari darling, these were done with the same Holga as you have.... mask removed and well-taped back.

[winger]

Thanks, Ari! I like them, too (and a few others). I really haven't used it as much as I planned to, but have had fun with it. I bought mine back when they were $16 US. I have been thinking about the newer version, too, because I'd like to have the bulb option.
Valerie, yours were cool, too!

[arigram]

Always inspirational Valerie.

Probably though you can't insert the mask if you have taped the opening, right?
I am planning to go on the street carrying two Holgas, one with color and another with BW and it would make my compositing life so much easier if both were squares.