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We took the kids down to the seafront this afternoon, and despite the howling gale they had a good time running about on the beach and seafront. I was going to take my G9, as it's much easier to manage, especially when I'm chasing after Fin, but decided to take the 5D/Holga lens combo out for another spin. I didn't get anything particularly awe-inspiring, but do have two shots of Finley that I'll post, both of which will give you a good idea as to how this lens performs.

As you can see, the lens produces quite a soft image - not surprisingly considering it's made out of plastic - but what I do like is the bokeh, especially the varying degrees of distortion.

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comment by Jennifer at 09:15 PM (GMT) on 20 July, 2008

'Aperture' LOL ! Fun effect.

comment by csj@id7 at 10:11 PM (GMT) on 20 July, 2008

it has a very 70's kodacolor feel to the finish, and a box camera quality that is endearing in technique, and it has possibilities that could stretch as far as advertising and still life. ... its great.

comment by djn1 at 10:43 PM (GMT) on 20 July, 2008

Jennifer: I keep meaning to check the aperture, but never seem to get around to doing it, so if anyone does know, please tell me :-)

csj: it also has the benefit of being remarkably cheap :-)